How to care for the basic health needs of horses
Treating “untouchable” horses, such as some rodeo stock, is a rare but real challenge for veterinarians. Doing so requires experience, modified drug dosages, and creative restraint techniques to keep humans and horses safe during handling.
To help your Thoroughbred perform to his potential, tailor his hoof care to his specific age, needs, and job.
How do you keep your horses’ water in liquid form during the winter? Readers share their tips for keeping horses’ water thawed during freezing temperatures.
Study results suggest there’s biologic evidence that a horse’s personality is based on his genes.
Dr. Sue McDonald talks about the semi-feral pony herd and her current research at the New Bolton Center in Pennsylvania.
Researchers made recommendations for an alternative navicular bursa injection approach.
Soaking hay provides owners with the ability to alter some physical characteristics as well as the nutrient content of their hay if purchasing the ideal hay is not a feasible option.
Working with horses can be very rewarding, but before deciding your level of involvement, it is important to plan a realistic long-term budget for time and finances.
Your horse has a hoof abscess, bruise, puncture, or something else wrong with his foot. Should you call the veterinarian or farrier?
Recent research results suggest horses react differently to sweet tastes compared to bitter ones.
Of the 991 respondents, 26% said they’d reduce their horses’ turnout time to reduce spring pasture intake.
Medication regulations for racehorses are changing. Here’s what you need to know.
The AQHA halter world champion and world champion sire died due to complications from an intestinal tumor.
The court declined to review a ruling overturning a suspension imposed on equine vet Rodney Stewart, DVM.
Miners Frolic, a 16-year-old, 17-hand Thoroughbred gelding, was diagnosed with atrial fibrillation.
Will blanketing my horse occasionally during extreme cold temperatures compromise my horse’s winter coat?
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