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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When you make treatment decisions a two-way conversation with your equine veterinarian, you can minimize costs and prevent more serious problems.
Veterinarians and farriers emphasize individualized maintenance for preventing lameness and promoting long-term horse soundness.
Vaccination for horses isn’t a once-a-year checkbox. It’s a year-round strategy built around your horse’s risk. Sponsored by Boehringer Ingelheim.
Learn about the veterinarian-client-patient relationship and how preventive care can help you limit your horse care expenses in the long run.
Watch for signs of these 5 health conditions when you’re trying a horse to buy, and talk to your veterinarian about any concerns.
Preparing ahead of time and acting promptly when an outbreak occurs can help limit the spread of infectious disease in horses. Read more in The Horse‘s Summer 2026 issue.
Equine protozoal myeloencephalitis (EPM) can cause devastating neurologic illness in horses. Here’s what veterinarians know about how to diagnose, treat, and prevent EPM, and where the research is headed. Sponsored by Kentucky Performance Products.
Horse ownership is a huge commitment. Dr. Wendy Krebs tells us what to expect over the course of our horses’ lives. Sponsored by CareCredit.
Delaying treatment, letting horses get overweight, and other common mistakes can contribute to arthritis progression and affect comfort and performance over time.
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