Horse Health Care

The recent efforts of equine organizations are helping to advance horse welfare vis-à-vis the humane treatment of show horses. Where do things stand now? We talk with a founding member of AQHA’s Animal Welfare Commission.

Help protect your horse from infectious disease with our practical guide to clean-up strategies.

Does your horse have nasal discharge? Learn what could be causing it and the steps to take to get him back on the road to health.

Learn about Purishield and hear Amberley Snyder's testimonial to the various products.

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.

Certified Equine Sports Massage Therapist Rhonda Martin demonstrates five stretches to improve your horse’s flexibility.

You never know when an emergency may arise—be prepared by packing extra necessary items for your horse.

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.

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

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.

If your horse lives at pasture or is turned out much of the time, a run-in shed can provide him with shelter from winter’s storms and summer’s heat and flies.

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.

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

Find horse blindness solutions and learn to care for him in a way that keeps him safe from injury and happy to be alive.

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.