Horse Care: When Less is More
Nancy S. Loving, DVM
May 27, 2026
Find out what commonly applied practices horse owners and caretakers tend to overdo.
Find out what commonly applied practices horse owners and caretakers tend to overdo.
Do you have a horse with flaky skin and a dry mane and tail? The right feed might help.
Veterinarians describe 10 skin conditions that could affect your horse, how to treat them, and how to prevent them in the future.
Experts share feeding, grooming, and bathing tips to keep your horse’s hair coat gleaming.
Horse show environments can put sport horses at risk for developing skin problems. Learn what causes common skin issues and how to return horses to top form.
Follow these 10 steps to maximize bathtime for your horse.
Our nutritionist shares how you can improve your horse’s coat, even during winter.
Take a look at five common body clipping patterns used on horses.
A veterinarian offers tips to keep horses with sensitive skin comfortable when clipped.
Stephen White, DVM, Dipl. ACVD, shares some lesser-known facts about equine dermatology.
You’re unlikely to overbathe an allergy-prone horse with the correct treatments, says an equine dermatologist.
Find out how to avoid equine skin and coat problems caused by frequent lathering and rinsing.
A dappled coat might be a sign of optimum equine health and nutrition, but the reality is more complicated. One equine nutritionist offers advice on bringing out the bloom in your horse’s coat.
Discover the possible causes of scratches and how you can prevent and treat this frustrating dermatitis often found on a horse’s pastern in our step-by-step visual guide.
Trail riding season is in full swing, and our sources answered 17 questions about keeping your horse sound and healthy.
Necessary closures to curb the spread of COVID-19 upended many of our routines and interactions. Here’s a look at how one horse owner is coping.
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