How to care for the basic health needs of horses
Boots and wraps protect the horse’s limbs. But have you ever asked yourself why or how these dressings protect a horse’s leg–or if they even do?
U.S. Olympic show jumper Kent Farrington discusses horsemanship, training, recognizing each horse’s individuality, his “ponies,” and more.
Drs. Erin Denney-Jones and Ann Rashmir-Raven offer advice for prolonging a Cushing’s horse’s career.
Recent study results suggest that horses’ nods allow them to use energy more efficiently to carry their heavy heads.
Did you know your horse could be suffering from equine Cushing’s disease long before his coat turns long and curly? Learn how to recognize subtle signs and offer your horse an early intervention for PPID.
Recently Oklahoma has averaged approximately 40 cases of mosquito-borne diseases in horses per year.
Kīlauea began erupting on May 3, sending molten lava into residential communities and forcing more than 1,500 people and a still-undetermined number of horses to evacuate.
An effective isolation area can help contain an infectious disease outbreak. Here’s what you need to know.
Is your parasite control program right for your horses? Find out and get your deworming questions answered!
This approach, featuring animal-based indicators, could help well-meaning owners detect equine welfare issues they might accidentally be overlooking at their own farms, researchers say.
Researchers determined that, in one study, Western curb bits caused less rein tension than did English snaffles.
Beginning June 15, all medroxyprogesterone acetate (MPA, or Depo-Provera) disclosure forms must be submitted electronically.
Because rabies threatens both horses and the humans who handle them, the AAEP recommends rabies as one of five core vaccines every U.S. horse should receive.
Amnion, the relatively thick innermost layer of the fetal tissues, contains numerous biological molecules that promote tissue growth and improve wound healing, researchers say.
Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) can be difficult to treat, so early detection and treatment are key to giving affected horses the best chance at positive outcomes.
Our equine nutritionist offers suggestions for finding a grazing muzzle to fit your horse.
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