How to care for the basic health needs of horses
Owner-provided information and a thorough lameness examination can help veterinarians start meaningful investigations into front foot lamenesses.
Learn about the types of fractures seen in equine athletes and how veterinarians handle them.
Horses need the essential nutrient vitamin E for proper muscle and cell function. Here’s how you can be sure you’re meeting their requirements.
Although horses have long been exposed to the virus, its rare detection in a Pennsylvania horse is not currently a reason for concern.
An equine nutrition expert addresses toplines, horse protein needs, and if whey is the way to go.
Your horse’s nutritional requirements depend on his life stage and individual needs.
Even with better diagnostics and treatments, hands-on exams and movement assessments remain essential for finding the source of back pain in horses.
Listen to this Ask TheHorse Live podcast episode and hear what 2 experts say about equine degenerative joint disease. Sponsored by American Regent Animal Health.
Learn about common joint issues that concern horse owners and what preventive and therapeutic approaches are available. Read more in the Spring 2025 issue of The Horse.
Consider the benefits of including veterinarians in your horse’s preventive care this spring.
Dr. Nancy Diehl addresses a question about why a mare might respond differently to training after having her first foal.
Find out how your horse’s diet could support shedding and his incoming summer coat.
The debate over training methods and their impact on horses remains heated. Our sources clarify 4 training misconceptions in the Spring 2025 issue of The Horse.
Learn how to adjust your mare’s diet to support a healthy pregnancy, ensure adequate milk production, and maintain her body condition during this critical time.
Find out why your horse might be more prone to impaction colic during winter and how you can reduce the risk.
Get answers to common questions about this equine-welfare-friendly training method.
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