How to care for the basic health needs of horses
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.
Learn how to tailor your mare and foal’s feeding program from late pregnancy to weaning with expert guidance.
Two equine biomechanics researchers share insight on how to properly use equine training aids such as elastic bands, longeing systems, and various rein rigs.
Osteoarthritis might not be completely avoidable as a horse ages, but early diagnosis and conscientious care can slow its advance and minimize pain.
Always treat wounds near joints as emergencies. One veterinarian explains why and what you can do to limit the risk of infection until the vet arrives.
Understanding new research developments, sponsored by Nutramax Laboratories Veterinary Sciences, Inc.
Proteins and the amino acids that form them play important roles in the horse’s body, from muscle building and function to neurotransmission and hormone synthesis.
Experts describe the 3 most common problems associated with equine hock lameness and how veterinarians can make an accurate diagnosis in these complex joints.
Researchers recently described the appearance of normal and injured equine patellar ligaments on stifle ultrasound, which had not been previously reported.
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