How to care for the basic health needs of horses
Researchers have shown feeding horses alfalfa prior to riding can help buffer stomach acid and offers relief for ulcer-prone horses. But is hay or a pellet better?
Horses with EMS are often overweight or obese and also at an increased risk of developing laminitis. Implement these 5 strategies to manage your EMS horse more effectively.
Dr. Katie Ellis describes how equine veterinarians select orthobiologics to treat osteoarthritis in horses, and the pros and cons of using each type.
Are you and your horse ready for spring? Check off all the items on this list to prepare for a healthy, successful riding season.
Read about 9 physical and behavioral reasons your horse might be kicking up his heels.
Consider these 4 behavior-science-based approaches to help your horse load safely.
Horse owners need to learn to identify subtle signs of pain in horses. Then owners and veterinarians can help them live more comfortably. Sponsored by Dechra.
Learn how veterinarians use ultrasound to diagnose, treat, and monitor musculoskeletal injuries in horses.
Orthobiologics are proven treatments for equine injuries and are showing promise for asthma, with research continuing to clarify their role in respiratory care.
What does it take to optimize a horse’s immune response and fight off disease? Read more in this article from the Spring 2025 issue of The Horse.
This presentation describes the use of various wound healing techniques and dressings for granulating wounds. Sponsored by Phovia.
Even subtle breathing issues can cause low oxygen levels, early fatigue, and poor performance in equine athletes.
Scientists recently examined the role of dopamine in horses with PPID and ID, as well as how pergolide affects dopamine receptors to treat metabolic problems.
Some medications are critical for horses’ health but don’t taste great. Here are tips from an equine nutritionist to encourage them to eat their pills.
Find out about how CEM is spread between horses, the most recent outbreaks, and biosecurity measures to prevent outbreaks in breeding horses and geldings.
Feeding senior horses doesn’t have to be complicated. Some need nutrition adjustments based on their health status and body condition. Sponsored by Sentinel Equine Nutrition.
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