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2022 Best Barn Dog Contest: Editors’ Picks

The Horse Staff September 24, 2022

Readers submitted photos and stories of their best barn dogs for a chance to win a prize from Vitalize K9.

Common Equine Skin Conditions

The Horse Staff May 12, 2022

Skin conditions in horses are often difficult to diagnose and frustrating to treat, with causes ranging from fungi to allergens to who-knows-what. Check out our pictures of common equine skin conditions—patchy to scabby and everything between.

2021 “Itchy Horse Challenge” Contest: Editors’ Picks

The Horse Staff August 12, 2021

Readers submitted photos and stories of their itchy horses for a chance to win a prize from Kinetic Vet.

2021 ‘My Horse is Worth Protecting’ Contest: Editor’s Picks

The Horse Staff July 7, 2021

Readers submitted photos and stories of their horses that are important to them.

PPID: An Endocrine Disease

Michelle Anderson June 7, 2021

Pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction (PPID, or equine Cushing’s disease) is caused by an enlargement of the pituitary gland’s middle lobe (the pars intermedia), which results in an overproduction of hormones that regulate bodily functions. Learn more about this disease in our slideshow.

Horse Time 2020 Contest: Editors’ Picks

The Horse Staff September 15, 2020

Readers submitted photos showing how they haven’t let 2020 or the COVID-19 pandemic get in the way of quality time spent with their horses.

2020 ‘Say Neigh to Sunburn’ Contest: Editors’ Picks

The Horse Staff August 16, 2020

Readers submitted photos of their horses with chrome and shared why they would benefit from a prize pack including sunblock.

starch in horse diets; equine nutrition research; Complete Feeds vs. Ration Balancers: What's the Difference?

Equine Gastric Ulcer Syndrome Basics

Michelle Anderson August 15, 2020

Learn about the risk factors associated with horses getting gastric ulcers, as well as diagnosis and basic management and treatment.

2020 ‘My Horse is Worth Protecting’ Contest: Editors’ Picks

The Horse Staff June 4, 2020

Readers submitted photos and stories of their horses that are important to them.

Insect Control on Horse Farms

The Horse Staff May 28, 2020

Discover options to help protect your horses from mosquitoes and other flying insects.

New Treatment for Equine Bone Fragility Disorder Evaluated

Old Horses: Diseases and Conditions

The Horse Staff May 20, 2020

As horses get older, they face common age-related conditions and diseases that require management and care. Learn more about those conditions and diseases in this slideshow.

Equine First-Aid Kit for Minor Injuries and Acute Wound-Care

The Horse Staff April 17, 2020

Take a look inside Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital’s vet-recommended equine first-aid kit for minor wounds.

Kentucky Alfalfa and Stored Forages Conference; Producing High-Quality Alfalfa Hay for Horses

How Hay is Made for Horses

The Horse Staff April 13, 2020

Have you ever wondered how hay gets from the field to your horse’s feeder? Find out in our slideshow.

Equine Dental Care and Health

Michelle Anderson February 27, 2020

Dental care is an important part of keeping a horse healthy and happy throughout his life. Learn about common tooth problems and regular dental care in this slideshow.