Basic Health

In the close-contact atmosphere of show barns and arenas, owners need to take measures to protect their horses from Read more

Every season presents challenges for keeping your horse’s skin in good condition. In the winter months, lice can find Read more

Horses are herd animals, preferring to stay within sight of other horses and sometimes becoming nervous and agitated if Read more

Athletes commonly perform some sort of warm-up prior to strenuous exercise. Little research has been conducted in the area Read more

Checking the condition of a newborn foal’s eyes is an important part of the young horse’s first veterinary examination. Read more

Older horses usually can’t perform as long or as well as younger horses, especially in the summer when high Read more

Ruling out pain is the first step in attempting to stop self-mutilation. Read more

It is important to note that scales and tapes simply indicate body weight (mass) and do not give any Read more

The warm, dark area under horse blankets is a prime spot for the growth of fungal or bacterial skin Read more

Results from an Australian research project suggest exercise-induced pulmonary hemorrhage may have a genetic component. When pedigrees for horses with epistaxis were Read more