A Case of Persistent Pastern Dermatitis
Katie Navarra
April 16, 2025
Read about how one veterinarian treated a particularly challenging case of the equine skin condition commonly known as scratches.
Read about how one veterinarian treated a particularly challenging case of the equine skin condition commonly known as scratches.
While steeped in tradition, feeding bran mashes can cause GI distress in horses. Learn why, and discover alternatives.
Are you and your horse ready for spring? Check off all the items on this list to prepare for a healthy, successful riding season.
Consider the benefits of including veterinarians in your horse’s preventive care this spring.
Find out why your horse might be more prone to impaction colic during winter and how you can reduce the risk.
Horses on all-day pasture have more opportunities than stalled horses to meet their behavioral needs. Here’s what you need to consider.
An equine nutritionist describes the connections between heat stroke and leaky gut in horses and what you can do to prevent these problems.
Here’s what might be on your senior horse’s wish list this year.
Horses that are used to being on pasture during the spring, summer, and fall might experience nutrient deficiencies during the winter.
From nutrition considerations to preventing mud, it’s time to get ready for the long stretch of winter conditions.
Take a few simple precautions and management approaches to help your horse weather winter safely.
Know how your horse’s body reacts to cold weather and train accordingly to make the most of the chilly months ahead.
Cold, inclement weather and poor footing can create challenges for exercising horses during the winter. Here are some factors to keep in mind.
When the temperatures drop, make sure your horses always have access to water and are drinking enough.
Horses tend to drink less as the temperature of their water drops. However, when given the choice between cold and warm water, horses consume the former.
These horsekeeping tips can help keep your farm running smoothly and horses healthy when winter weather arrives. Read more in the Winter 2024 issue of The Horse.
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