Horse Health

Learn what blood tests are most meaningful to your veterinarian—and what basic lab work will (or won’t) tell you about your horse’s health.

Don’t get stuck with a muddy, messy, unhealthy living space for your horse. Learn top tips for mud control from a veterinarian who’s seen it all.

Hurricane season is on the way, make sure you are prepared in advance because you never know when a storm might hit.

Challenge yourself! Have fun and test your knowledge of horse health with Horse&Rider’s Trivia Challenge, featured in The Ride newsletter.

We're working to create more audio lessons, so whether you're on the road or in the barn you can be bettering yourself as a horseman.

Make sure your horse is healthy mentally and physically with these tips.

After a long weekend of riding, your tack needs cleaning. You finish it all...except the one accessory that's hard to clean and often neglected—sport boots.

Challenge yourself! Have fun and test your knowledge of senior-horse health with Horse&Rider’s Trivia Challenge, featured in The Ride newsletter.

Understanding the Henneke Body Condition Scoring System (BCS) can help you determine if your horse needs more food or a structured diet.

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.

What constitutes an ultra-premium horse feed, and would your horse benefit from one?

Gastric Ulcers

Fall is an ideal time to perform important veterinary, nutrition, forage, and pasture to-dos to help keep your horse healthy and sound. Our fall-health checklist is here to help.

Stay organized on the road by keeping all necessary horse papers in a binder.

Joe Stricklin, DVM from Greeley, Colorado sat down with us to talk about vesicular stomatitis. Here’s what you need to know about this currently active disease.

Important health information about the potential role of probiotics and prebiotics in your horse’s digestive system.

Challenge yourself! Have fun and test your knowledge of horse health and proper hydration with Horse&Rider’s Trivia Challenge, featured in The Ride newsletter.

As horse owners, we never want to lose our beloved best friends to greener pastures. Sometimes when they do go, however, they leave us with quite a story to tell.

Hemp products—CBD supplements—are trending for humans, but have you thought about using them for your horse? Learn how hemp may help your horse.

Burrs in your horse’s mane are more than a grooming challenge; they can cause skin damage.

Learn what horse owners should never have in their barn before you start your next spring-cleaning escapade.

Here we sat down with Tom Lenz, DVM, MS, DACT, to discuss his longtime involvement in the horse industry. Dr. Lenz is passionate about animal welfare and the humane treatment of horses.