How to care for the basic health needs of horses
Work closely with your veterinarian to regularly reevaluate your horse’s progress and determine the success of your horse’s rehabilitation program.
Rehabilitation is vital to a horse’s recovery from illness, injury, or surgery. Learn more during Equine Rehabilitation Awareness Week.
Dr. Frank Andrews describes how you can reduce your horse’s risk of hindgut ulcers while helping him safely lose weight.
An equine nutritionist explains how a broodmare’s nutritional needs change during her pregnancy.
As horses age, they might need additional nutritional support. Read advice for feeding senior horses.
Dr. Mary Beth Gordon describes common treatment protocols for hindgut ulcers in horses and the role horse owners play in treatment.
Learn about imaging techniques for accurately diagnosing pathologies in the equine back and neck.
Veterinarians have a number of methods at their disposal for treating and managing equine osteoarthritis. Learn about the different therapies and how they work.
Electrolytes are important! Discover when, what, and the correct amounts of electrolytes your horse needs in the Summer 2024 issue of The Horse.
When fed correctly, alfalfa might help prevent gastric ulcer development.
Researchers discovered a new technique to detect osteoarthritis in horses earlier than is currently possible with radiographs.
Dr. Frank Andrews describes signs that might indicate hindgut problems in horses, from lethargy and colic to diarrhea and weight loss, in this Ask TheHorse excerpt.
Learn about the common causes of equine hind-limb lameness and how veterinarians diagnose and treat them.
Dr. Mary Beth Gordon outlines the essential role of the hindgut in horse digestion.
Delve into nutrition topics key to keeping your horse healthy and happy. Sponsored by Sentinel Equine Nutrition.
Greater awareness and ongoing research mean fewer foals are being born with this genetic skin condition. Learn more in The Horse‘s Spring 2024 issue.
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