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Fact Sheet: Allergies in Horses

Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc June 14, 2023

Veterinary intervention can make itchy horses more comfortable and keep allergies under control. Sponsored by Kinetic Vet.

Horse Trainer or Behaviorist: What’s the Difference?

Michelle Anderson June 2, 2023

Drs. Camie Heleski and Jenny Biehunko explain the differences between a horse trainer, an animal behaviorist, and a veterinary behaviorist.

Managing the Itchy Horse

Haylie Kerstetter June 1, 2023

In this episode learn about treating sweet itch, dealing with hair loss in itchy horses, and managing EMS and allergies, among other topics. Sponsored by KineticVet.

Degenerative Joint Disease in Horses and Adequan i.m.

Avi Blake, DVM May 23, 2023

Dr. Avi Blake describes degenerative joint disease in horses and Adequan® i.m. Sponsored by American Regent Animal Health.

Fact Sheet: Understanding Hives in Horses

Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc May 11, 2023

Alleviating these unsightly skin lesions proves challenging in many cases. Sponsored by KineticVet.

Infographic: Bathe Your Horse Like a Pro

The Horse Staff May 10, 2023

Follow these 10 steps to maximize bathtime for your horse.

Managing Ulcers in the Competition Horse

Haylie Kerstetter May 3, 2023

Dr. Anna Pesta-Dunaway explains the best ways to manage and prevent ulcers in competition horses in this clip from Ask TheHorse Live.

Feeding the Competition Horse to Build Muscle

Haylie Kerstetter May 1, 2023

Dr. Anna Pesta-Dunaway describes the basics of helping the competition horse build muscle in this excerpt from Ask TheHorse Live.

Forage-Only Diets for Competition Horses

Haylie Kerstetter April 29, 2023

Dr. Shannon Pratt-Phillips describes what to consider when switching your competition horse to a forage-only diet.

Managing the Aging Competition Horse

Haylie Kerstetter April 28, 2023

Dr. Anna Pesta-Dunaway talks about the change in nutritional needs that occurs as horses age and how to manage it if they are competing.

Equine Vaccination Cheat Sheet

The Horse Staff April 26, 2023

Learn about the American Association of Equine Practitioners’ recommended core and risk-based horse vaccines in this handy special report. Sponsored by Boehringer Ingelheim.

The key to keeping your allergy-prone horse comfortable is figuring out the causes of his reactions and avoiding them. Learn more about allergic reactions in horses with this step-by-step visual guide.

Creating a Nutrition Plan for the Competition Horse

Haylie Kerstetter April 13, 2023

Equine athletes have specific nutritional needs that must be met to keep them performing their best. Sponsored by Purina.

Common Causes of Lameness in Horses

The Horse Staff April 12, 2023

Horses can go lame for a variety of reasons. Here are 4 common causes of lameness and their treatment options.

Equine Regenerative Therapies for Managing Arthritis in Horses

Gustavo Zanotto, DVM, PhD, DACVSMR January 31, 2023

Dr. Gustavo Zanotto of Texas A&M University describes autologous blood products, how they work, the existing research supporting them, and their applications in horses in this Dechra-sponsored online presentation.