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11 Equine Lameness Prevention Tips

Natalie DeFee Mendik, MA September 18, 2024

Veterinarians and farriers emphasize individualized maintenance for preventing lameness and promoting long-term horse soundness.

Shoeing Horses For Their Riding Discipline

Chris White, DVM September 16, 2024

How farriers trim and shoe horses for their unique biomechanics, discipline, and riding surface.

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Haylie Kerstetter September 13, 2024

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.

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Haylie Kerstetter September 11, 2024

Dr. Jorge Colón explains what expenses horse owners can expect and why they are continuously increasing.

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Finding the Right Fit When Buying a Horse

Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA August 30, 2024

Equine behavior consultants and researchers share 8 important criteria to consider when shopping for the perfect horse.

Is Your Horse Getting Enough Sleep?

Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA August 23, 2024

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.

Practical Equine Parasite Control

Chris White, DVM August 23, 2024

Learn about common parasites affecting horses, the drugs best used to treat them, and the current state of anthelminthic (dewormer) resistance and deworming protocols.

Parasite Control FAQs

Corie Traylor August 20, 2024

Two experts answer your questions about equine parasite control, deworming strategies, managing parasite resistance, and more.

Horse Hay Q&A

Alayne Blickle August 19, 2024

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.

4 Toxic Plants Your Horse Should Not Eat

Page Mauk, DVM August 19, 2024

Learn about some of the common plants toxic to horses and their effects in this article from The Horse‘s Fall 2024 issue.

Plant Structure, Pasture Sugars, and Safer Grazing Practices

Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc August 17, 2024

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.

The All-Important Equine Prepurchase Exam

Chris White, DVM August 10, 2024

What to expect when a veterinarian performs a prepurchase exam on a prospective equine partner.

Parasite Control Recommendations for Boarded Horses

Martin Krarup Nielsen, DVM, PhD, Dipl. ACVM August 9, 2024

Vets recommend a whole-facility-focused approach to parasite control, but what do you do when you don’t manage the farm?

Budgeting and Planning for Horse Expenses

Haylie Kerstetter August 8, 2024

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.

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How Footing Impacts Musculoskeletal Health

Horse Arena Footing Facts

Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA August 5, 2024

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.