Equine influenza is a respiratory virus that is very common in horses. Highly contagious, this disease can be avoided with…
Freestyle reining champion Stacy Westfall makes everything look easy when it comes to performing thrilling bareback and bridleless rides, but…
Horse Illustrated English Wintec Summer 2012 Giveaway Enter for a chance to win a Wintec saddle. The Wintec 500 All-Purpose…
Q: I have a nice pasture at my house and I’m thinking about bringing home a Miniature Horse. However,…
You’ve loved horses for most of your life, but have you passed on this passion to your child? As a…
Wounds What it is: Lacerations (cuts) and puncture wounds. Symptoms: Variable, depending on the type of wound, its severity and…
What it is: A disease of the hoof’s frog, with an accompanying secondary bacterial infection. In extreme cases it can…
Scratches, aka pastern dermatitis or “greasy heel” What it is: Inflammation of the skin on the lower legs caused by…
Hives (urticaria) What it is: A skin manifestation of an allergic reaction to various triggers, including insect stings/bites, chemicals, medications…
Choke What it is: An obstruction of the esophagus, usually caused by eating too fast, but may be caused by…