Veterinary Care

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

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

Feeding horses fresh grass clippings is a mistake that could cause your horse serious pain and cost you an arm and a leg in vet bills, and that's if you're lucky.

Careful scrutiny of your horse’s facial expression can help tell you whether he’s hurting.

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

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

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

Today’s deworming strategies target horses’ specific parasite loads while minimizing the development of dewormer resistance.

Lip twitching has legitimate uses, but ear twitching is detrimental and should be avoided.

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

Which questions should you avoid asking of your online horse community? Here are three common queries to steer clear from, plus some general help-seeking advice.

A reader wonders how swayed backs happen and how they affect horses.

Horses buck for various reasons. Here are solutions to help fix the problem, whatever the cause.

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.

Recipes for common horse care first-aid solutions.