Basic Health

Enteroliths receive the most attention as causes of intestinal tract obstruction. However, there are other, less frequently encountered obstructions Read more

Shod or unshod, your horse’s hooves still need to be picked out and inspected every day through the winter. Read more

A certain amount of ingested sand passes through the digestive tract, but in some cases, large amounts of sand Read more

Diarrhea in foals is not uncommon; can be related to a variety of causes; and is often self-limiting, clearing Read more

Studies in dogs and humans have shown that young females are generally more anxious than young males when presented Read more

Horses over 15 years of age make up a significant percentage of the equine population in some countries. Owners Read more

To learn more about the best trigger for bonding and learning, French and Polish researchers put together a study Read more

If you sometimes work your horse on grass or muddy ground, you are probably familiar with that unsettling moment Read more

Veterinarians often employ a shorthand of sorts when dispensing medication to clients. Provided here is a list of the Read more

Stumbling, reluctance to move forward, shying, spooking when you enter your horse’s stall…each of these behaviors can be related Read more