Planning for Unexpected Horse Care Expenses
The Horse Staff
October 15, 2026
Learn about common equine emergencies, what they typically cost to treat, and payment options to afford them.
Learn about common equine emergencies, what they typically cost to treat, and payment options to afford them.
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From medical records and medication disclosure to competition history and hoof care, what sellers should prepare before a buyer’s veterinarian evaluates a horse.
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Horses might need additional risk-based vaccines in the fall months, depending on location and activities.
Learn tips and tricks for navigating the difficulties of managing overweight horses.
Your horse’s recovery from surgery should start long before heading to the OR.
How veterinarians define long-term success when curing the disease is not an option. Learn more in this article from The Horse’s Fall 2026 issue.
Strangles can spread quickly wherever horses gather. Learn how to recognize the disease and your horse’s risk.
Check off these 8 important tasks before the colder weather arrives.
Start handling your foal’s feet early and schedule prompt farrier visits to support healthy limb development and instill good manners for lifelong hoof care.
An equine nutritionist explains how a broodmare’s nutritional needs change during her pregnancy.
When you make treatment decisions a two-way conversation with your equine veterinarian, you can minimize costs and prevent more serious problems.
Recognizing and intervening early helps improve colic outcomes in horses.
Two experts discuss the ins and outs of managing horses with asthma in this Ask TheHorse Live episode. Sponsored by Kentucky Performance Products.
When switching your horse to a forage-focused diet, first obtain a hay analysis and choose a ration balancer that fills the nutritional gaps.
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