Basic Health

December 18, 2019
Horse Care: Benefits of Winter Turnout
Daily turnout supports respiratory health, joint health, and easy keepers. For horses that must be stalled, special management may

November 29, 2019
When Is It Too Cold for Horses?
Horses have several ways to keep warm in the winter months. As long as a horse is properly prepared

November 18, 2019
Poor Behavior in Stalled Horses Related to Feeding Routine
Instead of spending 17 hours a day grazing and roaming freely, stalled horses instead spend 17 hours doing “other”

September 23, 2019
Nutritionist Q&A: Winter Care for Senior Horses
Fiber-rich forage is the most fundamental component of any horse's diet. In the winter, horsemen generally rely upon hay

September 23, 2019
Goldfish: Do They Help Keep Your Horse’s Water Tank Clean?
Some horse owners swear by goldfish, praising them for their algae-eating ways. Others eschew goldfish as management tools.

September 14, 2019
Gastric Ulcers in Horses: Consensus Statement Statistics
According to the most up-to-date consensus statement on gastric ulcers, the development of ulcers appears to be most frequently

August 21, 2019
Itchy Horse? Five Potential Offenders
Ectoparasites, or external parasites, can cause hypersensitivity in horses. Review these five ectoparasites, some of which may be known

June 12, 2019
Dental Care and Fecal Fiber Length in Horses
Routine dental care helps horses chew properly, ensuring feed is ground into small, digestible pieces.

May 27, 2019
Equine Allergies: Immunotherapy and Omega-3s
Insect bite hypersensitivity, atopic dermatitis secondary to food allergies, and recurrent airway obstruction are all examples of the horse’s

March 18, 2019
Peripheral Dental Caries: What Do They Mean for My Horse?
Over the past few years, the prevalence of peripheral dental caries has risen, and horse owners are becoming more