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Pros and Cons of Feeding Horses Beet Pulp

Should I Feed My Senior Horse Beet Pulp?

Janice L. Holland, PhD January 6, 2025

An equine nutritionist explains why beet pulp might be a useful addition to your senior horse’s diet, especially during colder months.

Horse Care: When Less is More

Nancy S. Loving, DVM December 30, 2024

Find out what commonly applied practices horse owners and caretakers tend to overdo.

EOTRH: Facing a Scary-Sounding Dental Disease

Wendy Krebs, DVM December 27, 2024

What could cause a horse to develop equine odontoclastic tooth resorption and hypercementosis (EOTRH)?

Managing Horses with Osteoarthritis

Matt Leshaw, DVM December 26, 2024

One veterinarian describes what management changes you can make to keep your arthritic horse comfortable.

Rehabilitating Joint Injuries in Horses

Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA December 25, 2024

Learn what you can do to help your horse recover from a joint injury and give him a better prognosis for the future.

Sugars and Peppermints: Not Safe Treats for All Horses

Sugar and Peppermint Treats: Not Safe for All Horses

Clair Thunes, PhD December 24, 2024

Horses with certain health conditions should skip sweet treats. Find out if your horse is one.

5 Things Your Senior Horse Wants for Christmas

Haylie Kerstetter December 24, 2024

Here’s what might be on your senior horse’s wish list this year.

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Hoof Care for EMS Horses

Heather Smith Thomas December 22, 2024

Find out how to recognize when a horse is at risk of developing EMS-related laminitis and what you can do to either prevent or manage it so he stays sound.

Equine Colic Imitators

Alexandra Beckstett December 19, 2024

Many conditions besides colic can cause coliclike signs. And with colic, delayed treatment or misdiagnosis can have serious consequences. Here’s what you need to know.

Equine Osteoarthritis in the Hind Limb: Diagnosis and Management

The Horse Staff December 17, 2024

Equine osteoarthritis in the hind limb can be a painful condition for the horse, but your veterinarian can help. Sponsored by Dechra.

Geriatric Colic Surgery: Factors to Consider

Emily Helstrom December 17, 2024

When faced with the decision of whether or not to send your senior horse into colic surgery, consider these factors.

Nutrition Terms to Know When Managing Metabolic Horses

Madeline Boast, MSc December 16, 2024

An equine nutritionist breaks down nutrition terms and acronyms, including NSC, WSC, and ESC. Understanding these concepts can help you manage horses with metabolic problems.

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Helping Senior Horses Gain Weight

Haylie Kerstetter December 16, 2024

Dr. Kelly Vineyard describes the best ways to help an older horse with poor dentition gain weight without putting him at risk of choke or GI problems.