How to care for the basic health needs of horses
Learn how veterinarians differentiate neurologic conditions in horses from musculoskeletal lameness and how exams, imaging, and technology help guide diagnosis.
A look back at what scientists have recently learned about pain management in horses.
If your horse is acting naughty when handled or ridden, he might be trying to avoid pain somewhere in his body.
Understand why adhering to your veterinarian’s carefully designed laminitis-care plan is critical to your horse’s welfare and well-being.
Researchers have identified natural and innovative therapies that could reduce reliance on antibiotics in horses, with global health benefits.
An equine nutritionist explains how different energy sources function in your horse’s feed and how to incorporate them to improve his performance.
When the temperatures drop, make sure your horses always have access to water and are drinking enough.
Two veterinarians answer your equine supplement questions in this Ask TheHorse Live podcast. Sponsored by SmartEquine.
Know how your horse’s body reacts to cold weather and train accordingly to make the most of the chilly months ahead.
Overly moist or dry and brittle hooves tend to break and bruise, leaving horses footsore or causing issues with shoe retention. Here are tips for hardening hooves.
Consider a horse choking to be an emergency, although a veterinarian can usually resolve it with prompt action.
An equine nutritionist weighs in on which type of hay best helps horses stay warm during cold nights.
Fevers flag a health problem in horses, but what should you do when you can’t determine the cause? Here’s how veterinarians handle this frustrating problem.
Dr. Holly Helbig and Dr. David Levine describe how they use SAA and other biomarkers to spot infection early, guide treatment, support biosecurity, and monitor horses in real time.
From nutrition considerations to preventing mud, it’s time to get ready for the long stretch of winter conditions.
Positron emission tomography (PET) can reveal active processes other diagnostic modalities might miss. Learn more in the Winter 2025 issue of The Horse.
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