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An equine sports medicine specialist shares how footing can impact soundness and offers footing selection advice.
Veterinarians and farriers emphasize individualized maintenance for preventing lameness and promoting long-term horse soundness.
How farriers trim and shoe horses for their unique biomechanics, discipline, and riding surface.
Dr. Wendy Krebs shares tips on planning for routine and emergency equine veterinary bills and how horse owners can protect themselves against rising veterinary care costs.
Dr. Jorge Colón explains what expenses horse owners can expect and why they are continuously increasing.
Equine behavior consultants and researchers share 8 important criteria to consider when shopping for the perfect horse.
What is good-quality sleep, and how much do horses need? Researchers offer advice on helping horses get quality sleep in this article from The Horse‘s Fall 2024 issue.
Learn about common parasites affecting horses, the drugs best used to treat them, and the current state of anthelminthic (dewormer) resistance and deworming protocols.
Two experts answer your questions about equine parasite control, deworming strategies, managing parasite resistance, and more.
Is one grass hay variety more palatable than another? Should I feed my horse the first or second cutting of hay? Equine nutritionists answer these questions and more.
Learn about some of the common plants toxic to horses and their effects in this article from The Horse‘s Fall 2024 issue.
Choose safer times and grasses for your horses for turnout while safeguarding their feet from laminitis. Learn more in this article from The Horse‘s Summer 2024 issue.
What to expect when a veterinarian performs a prepurchase exam on a prospective equine partner.
Vets recommend a whole-facility-focused approach to parasite control, but what do you do when you don’t manage the farm?
Do you feel like you can’t afford your horse? You’re not alone. Learn how to manage horse expenses to lessen the stress of horsekeeping. Sponsored by CareCredit.
The footing under your horse’s feet affects his overall soundness. Discover what scientists know about footing and its connection to lameness and other health issues.
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