Birdcatcher Spots Explained

Birdcatcher Spots Explained

A geneticist for horses explains the unusual white markings on horses’ coats. Q: My 12-year-old chestnut Arabian mare (almost straight Egyptian) is darkening in the fall and winter, almost to … Read more

Success in treating locking stifles

Success In Treating Locking Stifles

Researchers examine the effectiveness of a surgical option for treating locking stifles. Study shows that “sticky” stifles can be fixed with ligament-splitting surgery.When the medial patellar ligament becomes hooked at … Read more

Your Horse’s Night Vision

Your Horse's Night Vision

It’s easy to navigate a dark trail with the horse’s excellent night vision. You don’t have to limit your riding time to areas with artificial or natural lighting, even if … Read more

10 ways to help horses with heaves

10 Ways To Help Horses With Heaves

These simple management changes can help protect your horse’s health. While “wait and watch” may work for some conditions, it is not appropriate for horses with heaves. A horse suffering from … Read more

8 rules for horse buyers

8 Rules For Horse Buyers

Be careful not to be sold on by a horse trader. These are my tips to avoid making costly mistakes when purchasing a horse in future. I wasn’t a novice at … Read more

Quick and easy scratches relief

Quick And Easy Scratches Relief

When “mud season” turns paddocks to soupy messes, Pasterns can become crusty and scabby. If left untreated, a simple case can become a chronic, painful condition. Pastern dermatitis is also known … Read more

Horse Trailering Tips

Horse Trailering Tips

ow to improve horse trailering trips Christine Barakat, EQUUS magazine. Even calm horses are subject to stress reactions starting at loading. Even the most content horses can become dehydrated or have their … Read more

Living with Founder

Living With Founder

William Moyer, DVM, is a farrier and veterinarian who offers guidance to horse owners suffering from the crippling hoof condition founder and laminitis. Laminitis is unique among equine diseases. It is … Read more

Feeding horses for weight gain

Feeding Horses For Weight Gain

Careful feeding can help keep your horse’s weight up if he is suffering from a temporary or chronic problem. It is not difficult to feed a horse for weight loss. It’s … Read more

Breed Profile: Dutch Warmblood

Dutch Warmblood

Description, history and profile of the Dutch Warmblood horse. The Dutch Warmblood, a relatively new breed, was derived from two Dutch Breeds: the Groningen and the Gelderlander. Breeders hoped to combine … Read more