Horse Health Care

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.

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

Challenge yourself! Have fun and test your knowledge of horses and horse care 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.

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.