Sugar and Peppermint Treats: Not Safe for All Horses
Clair Thunes, PhD
December 24, 2024
Horses with certain health conditions should skip sweet treats. Find out if your horse is one.
Prevention and treatment for problems of the equine foot
Horses with certain health conditions should skip sweet treats. Find out if your horse is one.
Find out how to recognize when a horse is at risk of developing EMS-related laminitis and what you can do to either prevent or manage it so he stays sound.
Cold, inclement weather and poor footing can create challenges for exercising horses during the winter. Here are some factors to keep in mind.
Going barefoot can benefit hoof health, but consider management and physical needs before pulling shoes.
Even horses with less-than-ideal feet can lead sound and productive careers.
Scientists believe a new drug, methylated tirilazad, could be an option for treating laminitis in horses, noting additional research is needed.
Learn how to add calories safely to a metabolic horse’s diet without putting him at a greater risk of developing laminitis.
Driving horses, whether pulling a plow, going for a pleasure drive, or competing, face health considerations similar to and distinct from those of typical sport horses.
Read about common heel conditions in horses and how to address them.
Test your knowledge about the tricky world of PPID, EMS, ID, and more.
Detecting and managing osteoarthritis in its early stages can go a long way toward keeping your horse sound, comfortable, and happy in his job for years to come.
Can a horse go lame because of extreme hoof cracks and not being trimmed regularly?
Work with your veterinarian and watch for signs of these 5 health conditions when you’re trying a horse to buy.
Learn about the causes and clinical signs of laminitis in horses, and what researchers say about how to manage and prevent it.
Dr. Britt Conklin offers suggestions on how to keep an abscessed hoof clean.
Find out how you can keep your metabolically efficient horse healthy when he’s laid up with an injury or chronic illness.
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