Senior Horses: Living the Good Life
Erica Larson
June 22, 2024
Learn how to assess your senior horse’s quality of life and know when it’s time to let go.
Prevention and treatment for problems of the equine foot
Learn how to assess your senior horse’s quality of life and know when it’s time to let go.
Consider the horse’s lameness history and gradually increase varied exercises to manage these mounts, one veterinarian says.
Horses can (and will) find unique ways to injure themselves. In this article we’ll highlight 4 of the most common causes of sudden lameness.
An equine veterinary podiatrist says ice might help address this horse’s foot pain but won’t solve the main problem.
Research shows slight shifts in the horse’s intestinal microbiome can have far-reaching effects.
Find out what researchers are learning about the biomechanics of the barefoot hoof.
One veterinarian explains how to manage horse hoof puncture wounds and ensure they heal properly.
Be sure your horse’s hoof supplement contains these minerals to ensure it will positively impact his hoof health.
Learning to read a horse’s facial expressions and postures at rest and under saddle can help you become more sensitive to detecting pain in horses.
Resolving horse hoof wounds requires working closely with your veterinarian to manage lesions until they heal. Learn about 4 common hoof wounds and how vets treat them.
A horse owner wonders if a farrier moving from barn to barn during the day could spread equine diseases.
Here’s how veterinarians and farriers diagnose and manage this degenerative arthritic condition.
Why do some hoof abscesses heal quickly while others linger? Why do some keep coming back? Two horse hoof experts answer these questions and more.
If you suspect your horse has a metabolic disease, timely and accurate diagnostic testing is essential to developing a management plan.
Grass sugar content fluctuates with the time of day, season, and weather. Timing turnout for horses with EMS, IR, or a history of laminitis can help prevent problems.
For some horses, overingesting certain grasses can lead to laminitis. Learn more about managing these horses and their pastures.
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