How Can I Get My Picky-Eater Sport Horse to Consume Enough Calories?
William F. Gilsenan, VMD, Dipl. ACVIM
August 4, 2025
Get advice on encouraging a hard-keeper to eat more. The first step? Rule out health problems.
How to care for the basic health needs of horses
Get advice on encouraging a hard-keeper to eat more. The first step? Rule out health problems.
Learn about when a horse might need a refeeding program and factors to consider when implementing it.
A resident in equine internal medicine conducted a study to find out what horses with fecal water syndrome have in common. The answer? Certain management practices.
See how mares have become champions at the highest levels of dressage, show jumping, and 3-day eventing in this article from The Horse‘s Summer 2025 issue.
Dr. Stacey Cordivano describes the best way to store your horse’s health and identification records in case of emergency.
Start handling your foal’s feet early and schedule prompt farrier visits to support healthy limb development and instill good manners for lifelong hoof care.
Research and advancements are improving our understanding of how water exercise benefits both healthy and rehabbing horses.
Equine gastric ulcers often go unnoticed, especially in subclinical cases. Subtle signs can offer clues, while researchers explore biomarkers for future screening.
What are your options if your horse sustains a major injury or needs surgery, but you don’t have the means to pay for it? Find out in this Ask TheHorse Live excerpt.
An equine nutritionist explains how starch affects horse gut health and can influence equine behavior.
Learn about imaging techniques for accurately diagnosing pathologies in the equine back and neck.
Learn how horses go from metabolic to laminitic and ways to manage them.
Dr. Michael Fugaro details how to create a comprehensive emergency plan tailored to your location, facility, and horses.
Back pain in horses can be challenging to overcome, but you can address and prevent it with diligent management and rehabilitation.
Create an after-hours emergency plan with your veterinarian in advance to ensure your horse receives timely treatment.
Poor saddle fit can negatively impact your horse’s health, movement, and performance. Researchers describe the importance of regular saddle-fit checks by experts.
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