
How to care for the basic health needs of horses

Two Oswego County horses succumb to the disease.

Placing a boot on a horse’s weaker leg can use proprioception to help him build muscle force and reverse asymmetry, a study finds.

Up to 93% of performance horses suffer from gastric ulcers. Is yours one of them? Here’s how to manage the condition.

Horses in hot climates might not be as shade- and shelter-dependent as expected.

Discover useful information about an eventing horse’s fitness and ability by looking at these three measurements.

French researchers tested a quicker, easier, and potentially more accurate method of monitoring horses’ temperatures.

While some types of diarrhea in horses present little to worry about if watched carefully, others can be life-threatening. Read more about this condition’s causes, diagnosis, and treatment.

Horses have tested positive in three Michigan counties.

Dr. Scott Fleming discusses how improper palmar angles can cause problems for horses.

Blue-green algae can produce toxins that affect the nervous system and liver. Exposed animals can die quickly, or they can develop liver failure over several days. Get tips to protect your horse.

Should you let an abscess come out naturally or drain it? Dr. Scott Fleming offers his insight into handing this painful hoof problem.

Fresno County horse is among three positive cases in the state.

The disqualification of Great Britain’s top dressage rider dropped the team’s placing from silver to fourth.

A horse’s papers were lost during Hurricane Harvey. His new owner wants to know if DNA testing can help discover his breeding.

Racing breeder Stonestreet Farm has announced the development of a blood sampling, testing, and secure storage protocol in partnership with the University of Kentucky. The program was developed in response to reports of off-label bisphosphonate use in growing horses.

International Society for Equitation Science conference attendees learned about practical applications of scientific studies and discovered new theories about horse welfare and behavior.
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