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Summer Sores in Horses: Causes, Clinical Signs, and Diagnostics

Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc April 19, 2024

Learn how to recognize summer sores in horses and what your veterinarian might do to make a definitive diagnosis.

A Case of Persistent Pastern Dermatitis

Katie Navarra April 15, 2024

Discover how one veterinarian treated a particularly challenging case of this common equine skin condition in The Horse‘s Spring 2024 issue.

Feeding Horses That Have Dry Skin

Madeline Boast, MSc April 12, 2024

An equine nutritionist answers a reader question about how her horse’s diet might play a role in his poor coat quality and hair loss.

What is Protein; Are Chestnut Horses Crazy

Your Guide to an Outrageously Shiny Equine Coat

Pat Raia April 11, 2024

Experts share feeding, grooming, and bathing tips to keep your horse’s hair coat gleaming.

Improving Dry Equine Skin and Coats With Nutrition

Clair Thunes, PhD April 8, 2024

Do you have a horse with flaky skin and a dry mane and tail? The right feed might help.

Sweet Itch: Itching for a Cure

Natalie DeFee Mendik, MA April 8, 2024

There’s nothing appealing about this seasonal skin condition. Here’s what experts know about managing, treating, and preventing sweet itch in horses.

Hives in Horses: Symptoms and Treatment

Susan L. White, DVM, MS, Dipl. ACVIM April 5, 2024

One expert explains why horses get hives and how they can be treated.

What's New in Treating Pastern Dermatitis

Getting a Handle on Scratches in Horses

Anthony Yu, DVM, MS, Dipl. ACVD March 8, 2024

Address the condition’s primary, predisposing, and perpetuating causative factors for a successful outcome.

Sport Horse Skin Issues

Nancy S. Loving, DVM March 7, 2024

Horse show environments can put sport horses at risk for developing skin problems. Learn what causes common skin issues and how to return horses to top form.

Equine Skin Infections Awareness Week, Sponsored by Phovia Equine

The Horse Staff March 4, 2024

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Infographic: How Horse Wounds Heal

The Horse Staff September 14, 2023

Learn about the 4 stages of wound repair and the steps you can take to help your horse’s wounds heal.

Help! My Horse Won’t Stop Rubbing His Tail

Haylie Kerstetter June 23, 2023

Dr. Aja Harvey explains why a horse might rub his tail and what owners can do to stop it.

How to Manage Scratches in Horses

The Horse Staff May 24, 2023

Scratches, also known as pastern dermatitis, is a multifactorial infection commonly seen on a horse’s lower legs. Get tips for recognizing and managing this condition in our visual guide.

Product Review: Pala-Tech F.A./Plus Granules for Horses

Alexandra Beckstett May 15, 2023

This omega fatty acid supplement helped two horses with different pain points maintain healthy skin and hair coats.

Hives in Horses

Nancy S. Loving, DVM April 25, 2023

Hives in horses presents as localized, raised bumps on the skin, and they can vary in number, severity, and frequency of occurrence. Here’s what you should know.