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.
Joint injections can be complicated by a horse’s age, purpose, and health. Here’s how veterinarians approach various scenarios.
Researchers identified regional differences in fungi found in asthmatic horses’ airways. Here’s how you can manage your horse’s risk.
Read about how Mindful, a 21-year-old Hanoverian gelding, stayed competitive at the highest levels.
Learn how veterinarians get to the bottom of this complex cause of poor performance.
Learn about colic considerations specific to senior horses, especially those with underlying health issues such as metabolic problems.
If you spend any time with horses, eventually you will run into some type of emergency, and it’s best to be prepared.
Two veterinarians explain when a horse might need colic surgery and how your veterinarian might determine this on the farm.
A researcher describes the importance of low-NSC diets for horses with metabolic problems and gives 3 tips for helping metabolic picky eaters gain weight.
Dr. Michael Fugaro describes when it’s okay to let your horse move around and lie down during a colic emergency and when you should keep him standing.
Rethink parasite control by battling resistance, using evidence-based deworming, dispelling myths, and involving your veterinarian. Sponsored by Bimeda.
Read about how veterinarians incorporate therapies such as acupuncture and PEMF to help your horse feel his best.
Here’s how veterinarians track osteoarthritis progression in horses as they age and how often your horse should be reevaluated.
Here’s why equine metabolic syndrome can affect horses with a healthy body condition and how you can monitor and manage these animals.
Insecticides and repellents can’t do all the work of controlling insects. Instead follow these simple guidelines to protect your horse from flies and other pests.
What medications do veterinarians use in broodmares and are they safe? Learn more in the Spring 2026 issue of The Horse.
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