Researchers found successful recovery from starvation improved with each full-point increase in condition on the nine-point body condition scale.
He might seem perfect—but before you call him yours, determine if a horse is sound and serviceable for the job at hand and if you can live with his inevitable flaws.
Dr. Andrew van Eps suggests addressing obesity now to prevent laminitis, shares new insight into supporting limb laminitis, and offers advice about icing feet in acute cases.
Pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction (PPID, or equine Cushing’s disease) is caused by an enlargement of the pituitary gland’s middle lobe (the pars intermedia), which results in an overproduction of hormones that regulate bodily functions. Learn more about this disease in our slideshow.
Learn how veterinarians diagnosed and managed six real-life equine Cushing’s cases that strayed from the classic scenarios.
Aged horses require the same, if not higher, level of care as their younger counterparts. Learn about the unique needs of old horses, and meet five over-30 horses with age-related ailments.
My older horse has respiratory allergies. Is there anything I can do to help him breathe easier while wearing a muzzle?
Is your horse’s annual wellness exam comprehensive? Learn about common wellness steps and how your veterinarian can help you address and correct problems you might encounter.
British researchers watched horses feeding in groups to find out if dominance is linked to weight gain. What they found might surprise you.
Follow these straightforward steps to help your horse lose weight and gain a competitive advantage.
Scottish researchers found a half barley straw and half hay ration helped ponies lose weight.
Dr. Amanda Adams of the University of Kentucky, in Lexington, describes her senior horse research, which focuses on EMS, PPID, and immune system health.
Mares in good body condition have a reservoir of stored fat that can be used during cold winter weather.
A veterinarian advises owners to consider various factors, from shade availability to humidity, when deciding whether to use a fly sheet in hot, humid weather.
Is your horse approaching his retirement years? Learn how to keep your horse happy and healthy after his athletic career.
Planning a weight-reducing diet is easy until faced with the loving eyes of a pony begging for his alfalfa.
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