Horse Health

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.

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.

Nutrition

Your horse’s feet are vulnerable to whatever may be on the ground, and a puncture wound can be deadly.

Horses in attendance at the NRCHA event, which took place at the South Point Equestrian Center March 30 through April 6, may have been exposed to EHV-1 and should exercise extreme caution when traveling or competing.

Pro reiner Darren Stancik discusses navigating the giant mixmaster that is a reining warm-up arena; Carol Metcalf covers maintaining a horse’s condition.

Modern biosecurity methods will help keep your horse safe from infection at home or on the road.

A vet-friendly barn is one your veterinarian and farrier will love, as it makes it easier for them to provide top-notch care for your horse.

Preventive joint care can help preserve the function of your horse’s legs regardless of the type of riding you do.

Cold therapy (or “icing”) for your horse’s legs can treat new injuries, manage old ones, and help to prevent future ones from developing.

Advances in equine health care have extended the potential lifespan of senior horses. What you should expect as yours grows older?

Learn the basics of common equine skin problems like rain rot, scratches, and sweet itch so you can move quickly to protect your horse’s health.

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

Precise application of standing leg wraps ensures the protection of your horse’s soft tissues for healing an injury or sweating inflammation

If hay analysis isn’t an option, you might have to play the odds. Arm yourself with solid information to win the end game.

Does your horse have hoof problems? Review basic management strategies first, then consider the additional help your horse’s feet may need.

If your horse has a blemish or swelling, should you call the vet? Arm yourself with information to make the right choice.

Does your horse need extra electrolytes during these hot summer months? If he’s sweating a lot, he probably does. Read on.

Learn about kinesiology tape and why it’s becoming a popular alternative therapy for your equine partner.

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