Barb Crabbe

A hard keeper picks at his feed and may become too thin. Learn potential causes, plus what you can do to prompt your finicky horse to eat.

How well will your horse’s wound heal? Learn how you can make a difference with this expert guide.

Learn to read a feed tag to understand what’s in the bag.

Are you and your horse plagued by barn flies? Take our quiz to test your fly IQ.

Is your mare perfect one day and a demon the next? If so, you’re not alone. Learn steps that you can take to help manage your mare’s moods.

Learn what to watch for—and when to call for help—by identifying foal milestones!

Learn what blood titers mean, including what they can—and can’t—tell you about your horse’s health.

Fecal tests for parasite eggs have become a crucial part of any effective deworming program. Here’s how to ensure that those tests are accurate and meaningful.

You, your horse, our environment—the health of all are interconnected, and every action has a consequence. We dare you to make a difference with our Six-Month ‘One Health’ Challenge.

Learn the crucial questions you should answer before deciding to breed your mare.

Everyone around you has opinions about your horse’s hives. H&R’s contributing veterinarian debunks common myths about this condition.

Your horse’s feet have a story to tell. Learn to read between the lines and determine whether that story’s telling you ‘I’m OK’ or ‘Help me now!’

It may look worrisome, but in most cases swelling in a horse’s lower legs can be managed with a few simple steps.

Learn how even a small soft tissue injury can cause big problems, and what you can do to help your horse stay sound.

Think you’ve seen it all? Just wait until you hear about the unusual things I’ve encountered in my equine veterinary practice—and what you can learn from them.

Learn how your horse with incurable Cushing’s disease can still enjoy a long, productive life.

Learn how to make the most of what little we really know about vitamin and mineral needs for your horse.

Does your horse panic at the sight of a needle and syringe? Learn why he says "whoa, no way!" to needles and how to solve this frustrating (sometimes dangerous) problem.

The decision to end your horse's life with euthanasia is one of the hardest you'll ever make. Let us help you through this troubling time.

Recurrent Airway Obstruction, commonly known as heaves, is the most prevalent lung disease seen in horses. Horse heaves is chronic and can threaten your horse's long-term health and performance. Learn the symptoms and treatment options for horses with heaves.

Is it time to clean your horse's sheath? Here are five things you should know about sheath cleaning for your horse's health and comfort.

First Aid: A simple four-step method for finding your horse's pulse at the fetlock joint.