Last Updated on February 21, 2022 by Allison Price Contagious Equine Metritis and Equine Viral Arteritis (STDs) are sexually transmitted diseases that affect horses. They can cause problems like low … Read more
Last Updated on February 21, 2022 by Allison Price Long, straight tails are more effective at removing pesky insects than those with shorter, wispy or thin tails. Some horses have bristly, … Read more
Last Updated on February 21, 2022 by Allison Price The oil industry has many by-products that are used in animal feeds. They are often useful additions to a healthy diet. Coconut oil is … Read more
Last Updated on February 21, 2022 by Allison Price Horses need six nutrients: water, carbohydrates, protein and fat. Each one of these nutrients is essential, but water is the king of … Read more
Last Updated on February 21, 2022 by Allison Price Horses are generally not affected by pinworms, except for the occasional tail rubbing. Pinworms are females that emerge from the anus to … Read more
Last Updated on February 21, 2022 by Allison Price Hay is the main forage horse horses consume, and its importance in their diets cannot be denied. Hay may be the only … Read more
Last Updated on February 21, 2022 by Allison Price When horses owners want to increase their energy consumption to gain weight or add sheen to their coats, they often reach … Read more
Last Updated on February 21, 2022 by Allison Price Adult Onchocerca cerca worms are also known as equine neck threadworms. They live in the large nuchal, which runs from the poll to … Read more
Last Updated on February 21, 2022 by Allison Price Enteroliths are mineral deposits that form in the colon of horses. These are also called intestinal stones or calculi. These stones are usually … Read more
Last Updated on February 21, 2022 by Allison Price Horses continue to be affected by Equine Protozoal Myeloencephalitis (EPM). This causes neurological deficits that can threaten their athletic careers as … Read more
Last Updated on February 19, 2022 by Allison Price You would think that oats are just oats. All oats may not be created equally. Oats that are fed to horses are … Read more
Last Updated on February 19, 2022 by Allison Price A horse or pony with a gleaming coat is a sign of their good health and well-being. A high-quality hair coat is … Read more
Last Updated on February 19, 2022 by Allison Price It makes it easy to feed the horses. They look amazing in warmbloods. Their weight is great and their coats look amazing. The one … Read more
Last Updated on February 19, 2022 by Allison Price Magnesium, a vital micromineral is being recommended more often by veterinarians for horse treatment. What is the purpose of magnesium for horses? Magnesium plays … Read more
Last Updated on February 19, 2022 by Allison Price The hobbles, which are connected loops that connect horses’ front legs together, have been used for centuries to prevent them from … Read more
Last Updated on February 19, 2022 by Allison Price The horse’s hindgut is home to fiber fermentation, which provides energy for growth, work and play. Horses eat mainly pasture and hay. … Read more
Last Updated on February 19, 2022 by Allison Price Although horses can and do stand up sleeping, all horses need to lie down at some point in order to have a complete … Read more
Last Updated on February 19, 2022 by Allison Price The small colon is where the digestive tract’s last bit of water absorbs from the digesta. It then transforms it into … Read more
Last Updated on February 19, 2022 by Allison Price Progressive dipping or swaying in the back is a sign of aging. This is especially true as horses age into their … Read more
Last Updated on February 19, 2022 by Allison Price Did you know that horses are “cold-blooded?” What does it mean if someone at your barn says a horse is a warmblood? The … Read more
Last Updated on February 19, 2022 by Allison Price You love your horse if you do. You probably enjoy giving your horse treats from time-to-time. Your horse will eat whatever you give … Read more
Last Updated on February 19, 2022 by Allison Price Radiographs can be useful for diagnosing bony structures but ultrasound is the most versatile tool that a modern veterinarian has. A recent … Read more
Last Updated on February 19, 2022 by Allison Price Introduction A happy, healthy horse is one that has a good nutrition foundation. This article will provide a list of ten key … Read more
Last Updated on February 19, 2022 by Allison Price Neorickettsia is responsible for Potomac Horse Fever (formerly Ehrlichia). The disease was first described as a sporadic infection that affected horses living in the … Read more
Last Updated on February 19, 2022 by Allison Price One of my email friends mentioned that her horse had a “popped knee” while I was talking to her. Although I didn’t … Read more
Last Updated on February 19, 2022 by Allison Price Habronemiasis is a condition that many people don’t associate with flies. It can also be called summer sores (granular dermatitis), jack … Read more
Last Updated on February 19, 2022 by Allison Price Your horse’s health is dependent on regular dental care. Regular maintenance such as flossing and periodic examinations are essential today for many … Read more
Last Updated on February 19, 2022 by Allison Price Horses’ limbs and bodies are very susceptible to wounds. Distal (lower-to-below the knee/carpus, hock/tarsus) wounds can be particularly difficult to manage. This … Read more
Last Updated on February 19, 2022 by Allison Price Horsemen don’t realize how heavy and large a horse is until it’s thrown against or under something. A simple tug on the … Read more
Last Updated on February 19, 2022 by Allison Price William Simpson and Laura live in the Soda Mountain Wilderness near the Oregon-California border. The Simpsons have the opportunity to view wild … Read more
Last Updated on February 19, 2022 by Allison Price Ringbone is a common diagnosis. All horses, including those that are young or old, as well as backyard pets and athletes of … Read more
Last Updated on February 19, 2022 by Allison Price Although western riding can seem effortless, it is hard work and skillful horsemanship that make it look that way. You can either … Read more
Last Updated on February 19, 2022 by Allison Price For horses with insulin disorders or Cushings, it can be hard to find safe treats. Even though horses love a good scratch, … Read more
Last Updated on February 19, 2022 by Allison Price Autumn days – a chill in the air and geese flying south. Pumpkins…and fuzzy horses. Many horses start to put on winter … Read more
Last Updated on February 19, 2022 by Allison Price Which horse is the best for children? There isn’t a single breed. Each horse is unique and it is dangerous for you to use breed … Read more
Last Updated on February 19, 2022 by Allison Price Castration is the most commonly performed equine surgery on horse farms. While veterinarians may use different methods, routine castrations follow the same … Read more
Last Updated on February 19, 2022 by Allison Price American Paint Horse History Hernando Cortes, an explorer from 1519, carried two horses with pinto markings aboard his voyage. This is the … Read more
Last Updated on February 19, 2022 by Allison Price Why women love horses: The connection between horses, girls, and later women has been hidden from sociologists until recently.Corrie Bruning, a … Read more
Last Updated on February 19, 2022 by Allison Price We’ve been exploring the beauty and charm of black horses, palominos, chestnuts, the joy of greys over the last few months. It’s no surprise that we love … Read more
Last Updated on February 19, 2022 by Allison Price The difference between a Paint horse and a pinto horse is that Paint is a breed that is based on bloodlines. … Read more
Last Updated on February 19, 2022 by Allison Price First things first Merriam-Webster defines pony to be “a small horse; especially one among several”. Horse breeds A small group of stocky animals … Read more
Last Updated on February 19, 2022 by Allison Price Horses can become pregnant as naturally and as normal as other mammals and humans. We can understand your nervousness if your mare is … Read more
Last Updated on February 19, 2022 by Allison Price Horses can be infected by Equine Influenza or other respiratory viruses (rhinopneumonitis or rhino virus) at any time of the year. Horses … Read more
Last Updated on February 19, 2022 by Allison Price Any horse can be affected by stress, strain, or injury, even if they have no obvious conformation problems. You should immediately contact … Read more
Last Updated on February 19, 2022 by Allison Price Selenium, a trace mineral, is vital for cell function in the human body. Horses are not prone to acute toxicities or death … Read more
Last Updated on February 19, 2022 by Allison Price VISION in the HORSE: WHAT DOES A HORSE “SEE?” Horses have a 360 degree total visual field. This means that horses … Read more
Last Updated on February 19, 2022 by Allison Price Espophageal obstruction (or “choke”) is a common equine emergency. Choking in horses is different from choking in humans. In human medicine, choking … Read more
Last Updated on February 19, 2022 by Allison Price The Internet is an amazing resource. It allows horse owners all over the world to quickly and easily exchange ideas about … Read more
Last Updated on February 19, 2022 by Allison Price Vesicular stamatitis (VS), a contagious disease, can affect horses, livestock, wildlife, and humans. Although the disease is not life-threatening, it can have … Read more
Last Updated on February 19, 2022 by Allison Price Equine pastern Dermatitis (EPD) is a skin reaction that can cause scrubbing. It is not a disease. Owners and veterinarians must address … Read more