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How to Help Your Horse Avoid Heat Stress This Summer
by Caitlin Dobecka, DVM | Jun 12, 2022
Follow these steps to keep your horse cool and comfortable in the heat.
Read More5 Summer Horse Health Risks
by Kayli Hanley | May 17, 2022
Help keep your horse healthy and get the most out of the coming months by increasing your understanding of—and watching for—five common health conditions seen during the summer.
Read MoreTaking Care of Horses After the Storm
by Sarah Evers Conrad | Sep 4, 2021
Three practitioners share advice on how to best care for your horses following a disaster.
Read MoreHelping Horses Handle the Heat
by Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA | Aug 10, 2021
Learn how your horse’s internal thermostat works in extreme heat and ways to keep him cool.
Read MoreRoad Ready: Traveling With Horses
by Diane E. Rice | Aug 8, 2021
No one wants to arrive at their destination and realize their horse has gotten sick or injured along the way. Follow these expert tips to ensure your horse’s safety and wellness while traveling in this article from the August 2021 issue of The Horse.
Read MoreStudy: Horses Might Not Use Shade, But They Need the Option
by Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA | Aug 8, 2021
Researchers gave horses access to shade and misting curtains on hot days. How the horses used them depended on the individual.
Read MoreStaving Off Summer Weight Loss in Horses
by Clair Thunes, PhD | Aug 2, 2021
Don’t forget horses require calories to keep cool in the heat.
Read MoreAnhidrosis in Horses
by Clair Thunes, PhD | Jul 12, 2021
Our equine nutritionist and physiology expert offers advice on managing horses that have stopped sweating.
Read MoreHeat Advisory for Horses
by University of California, Davis, School of Veterinary Medicine | Jun 18, 2021
Veterinarians from UC Davis offer 10 important tips to prevent heat-related problems in horses.
Read MoreKeeping a PPID Horse Cool During the Summer
by Jeanette "Jay" Mero, DVM | Jun 15, 2021
Horses with Cushing’s have a harder time regulating their body temperature and often sport longer coats. Dr. Jeanette Mero has recommendations for keeping those horses comfortable.
Read MoreInsect Bite Hypersensitivity in Horses
by Equine Disease Quarterly | May 14, 2021
Insect bite hypersensitivity is a lifelong condition, and affected horses will always need management and/or therapy. But often a patient can be clinical-sign-free with low exposure to inciting antigens.
Read MoreSmart Insect Control Strategies
by Diane E. Rice | Apr 10, 2021
Insects don’t just harass your horse—their bites can cause welts and rashes, lead to insect bite hypersensitivity, and even transmit diseases. Download this free report to learn about smart insect control strategies you can use to keep your horse comfortable.
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