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Preventive Equine Joint Care

Haylie Kerstetter October 10, 2024

Two veterinarians answer your questions about preventing arthritis in horses. Sponsored by Arthramid Vet.

how to protect your horse from equine influenza; Massachusetts Horse Owners Urged to Vaccinate

How Quickly Do Equine Allergy Shots Start Working?

Haylie Kerstetter October 10, 2024

Drs. Susan White and Jonathan Yardley explain the benefits of equine allergy shots and how quickly horse owners might notice the benefits.

Treatment and Prognosis for Horses With Asthma

Haylie Kerstetter October 8, 2024

Dr. Susan White describes what horse owners can expect when managing horses with asthma.

Planning for Your Horse’s Future After You’re Gone

Haylie Kerstetter September 19, 2024

Two veterinarians describe how you can assure funds for your horses’ care should you die before they do.

Shared Science: Human and Equine Health Similarities

Financial Constraints and Equine Euthanasia

Haylie Kerstetter September 17, 2024

Are you considering euthanizing your horse for financial reasons? An equine veterinarian shares factors to consider.

Study Reveals Areas for Improvement in Practice Management

How Can Horse Owners Prepare for Veterinary Expenses?

Haylie Kerstetter September 13, 2024

Dr. Wendy Krebs shares tips on planning for routine and emergency equine veterinary bills and how horse owners can protect themselves against rising veterinary care costs.

Managing Horses With Allergies

Haylie Kerstetter September 12, 2024

Two experts answer your questions about managing horses with allergies. Sponsored by KineticVet.

Selling My Horse; South Carolina Horse Sales; Poll Recap: Farm and Liability Insurance

Why Are Horse-Related Expenses on the Rise?

Haylie Kerstetter September 11, 2024

Dr. Jorge Colón explains what expenses horse owners can expect and why they are continuously increasing.

Budgeting and Planning for Horse Expenses

Haylie Kerstetter August 8, 2024

Do you feel like you can’t afford your horse? You’re not alone. Learn how to manage horse expenses to lessen the stress of horsekeeping. Sponsored by CareCredit.

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Orthobiologics vs. Corticosteroids for Equine Osteoarthritis

Haylie Kerstetter August 2, 2024

Dr. Howland Mansfield explains the pros and cons of these two common treatments for osteoarthritis in horses.

Groundwork and Stretching for Horses With Osteoarthritis

Haylie Kerstetter July 30, 2024

Dr. Steve Adair describes exercises that could help relieve discomfort and stiffness caused by equine osteoarthritis.

Signs of Discomfort in Horses With Osteoarthritis

Haylie Kerstetter July 26, 2024

Dr. Steve Adair describes the common signs of pain and discomfort you should look for in horses with osteoarthritis, such as decreased performance and stiffness.

Will Coaxing a Nervous Horse Reinforce Her Nervous Behavior?

Managing Horses With Neck Arthritis

Haylie Kerstetter July 24, 2024

Drs. Howland Mansfield and Steve Adair explain how owners can keep horses with neck arthritis comfortable in light work.

Equine Weight Loss and Hindgut Problems

Haylie Kerstetter July 22, 2024

Dr. Frank Andrews describes how you can reduce your horse’s risk of hindgut ulcers while helping him safely lose weight.

Treating Hindgut Problems in Horses

Haylie Kerstetter July 19, 2024

Dr. Mary Beth Gordon describes common treatment protocols for hindgut ulcers in horses and the role horse owners play in treatment.

Signs of Hindgut Problems in Horses

Haylie Kerstetter July 17, 2024

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.