All aspects of caring for performance horses
An equine sports medicine specialist shares how footing can impact soundness and offers footing selection advice.
Veterinarians and farriers emphasize individualized maintenance for preventing lameness and promoting long-term horse soundness.
How farriers trim and shoe horses for their unique biomechanics, discipline, and riding surface.
Follow these expert tips to correct common feeding mistakes and improve your horse’s gut health and overall well-being.
What types of feeds improve a horse’s energy levels? Why might a sluggish horse need additional electrolytes? An equine nutritionist explains.
Find out how you can influence your horse’s behavior through feed management.
Veterinarians describe 9 common causes of poor performance in horses and what it takes to get a diagnosis.
When fed and managed properly, horses can benefit from alfalfa’s high nutritive value. But is it right for your horse? Here’s what to consider when feeding this forage.
Hock arthritis can cause poor performance and lameness in horses. Learn how to manage your horse after a diagnosis of this common condition.
An owner asks for help feeding her mare who needs to gain weight but is proving to be a picky eater. An equine nutritionist shares some advice.
Researchers are exploring improved ways to heal these notoriously complicated soft tissue structures.
Experts describe how to help horses experience a comfortable and healthy retirement in this article from the Fall 2024 issue of The Horse.
Discover what issues can affect your horse’s back, sacroiliac joint, and pelvis and how vets address them. Read more in this article from the Fall 2024 issue of The Horse.
Learn how to interpret feed tags and consider your horse’s specific dietary requirements so you can make informed decisions to maintain his health and performance.
Get advice on encouraging a hard-keeper to eat more. The first step? Rule out health problems.
Dr. Avi Blake describes equine degenerative joint disease, how it occurs, clinical signs, diagnostics, and treatment options. Sponsored by American Regent Animal Health.
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