How to care for the basic health needs of horses
Does your horse struggle with gastric ulcers? Learn how to identify this painful condition and how veterinarians might diagnose and treat it. Sponsored by SmartPak.
Researchers believe adding alfalfa pellets to your horse’s diet might help manage and prevent ulcers in the lower region of the stomach.
An owner seeks advice on managing a senior horse with PPID (formerly Equine Cushing’s) disease during a heat wave.
Learn about 4 common injuries veterinarians see in these athletes, how they diagnose them, and what treatments and rehabilitation methods they use.
Sand accumulation in the horse’s gut can lead to obstructions, irritation, and signs of colic, weight loss, and diarrhea.
Addressing your high-energy horse’s behavior using diet might involve some trial and error. Learn what you should consider before adjusting his feeding program.
Should you cold hose or ice your horse’s legs after riding? The answer is more complicated than you might expect.
How long do I need to wait after sedation and injections before hauling my horse back home?
Learn how to assess your senior horse’s quality of life and know when it’s time to let go.
Glandular ulcers involve different risk factors and treatments than squamous ulcers. To help, address an affected horse’s exercise frequency, stress, and environment.
The new website is dedicated to the care and welfare of horses, donkeys, and mules 15 and older.
Consider the horse’s lameness history and gradually increase varied exercises to manage these mounts, one veterinarian says.
Researchers examined the relationship between gastric ulcers and the microbiome in the lower portion of the horse’s stomach.
Horses can (and will) find unique ways to injure themselves. In this article we’ll highlight 4 of the most common causes of sudden lameness.
An equine dermatology expert highlights the importance of a multipronged approach to managing equine allergies.
Learn about the distinctions between squamous and glandular disease and how to help your horse avoid painful gastric ulcers.
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