Fall Foresight: Seasonal Preventive Horse Care
Nancy S. Loving, DVM
September 21, 2026
Check off these 8 important tasks before the colder weather arrives.
Design and maintain a healthy horse operation
Check off these 8 important tasks before the colder weather arrives.
Two veterinarians passionate about hoof care share how to identify and manage common hoof stressors in horses.
Is it okay for my horse to eat leaves that have fallen from trees in his pasture?
What is good-quality sleep, and how much do horses need? Researchers offer advice on helping horses get enough sleep.
As the seasons change, so do the strategies we use to manage horses’ hooves.
Veterinarians and farriers emphasize individualized maintenance for preventing lameness and promoting long-term horse soundness.
Foxtail awns can cause painful oral ulcers in horses. Learn about the signs and how to manage pastures to reduce risk.
The footing under your horse’s feet can affect his overall soundness. Find out what scientists know about footing and its connection to lameness and other health issues.
A veterinarian explains how to manage your horse’s health expenses and save for routine care.
Safe horse transport depends on proper vehicle maintenance, thoughtful trailer selection, responsible driving, and effective emergency preparedness.
Learn about 5 key physical indicators of forage quality and how to gather a hay sample and interpret a chemical analysis.
Watch for signs of these 5 health conditions when you’re trying a horse to buy, and talk to your veterinarian about any concerns.
An equine nutritionist shares how to calculate your horse’s annual hay intake and how to reduce hay waste to help stretch your budget.
Tall fescue can remain toxic to certain horses later into the year than many owners realize. Learn why experts recommend testing pastures year-round.
Preparing ahead of time and acting promptly when an outbreak occurs can help limit the spread of infectious disease in horses. Read more in The Horse‘s Summer 2026 issue.
Learn about some of the common plants toxic to horses and their effects.
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