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Nancy S. Loving, DVM

What is Stringhalt?

The rhythmic movement of a horse at trot is mesmerizing in its symmetry. When this harmonious gait goes awry, you’ll…

10 years ago


8 Things to Know about Lyme Disease

  If you spend any amount of time riding, you probably enjoy the great outdoors: the great tick-infested outdoors, that…

10 years ago

Spring Tune-Up

Keeping your equine partner “healthy as a horse” is a worthy objective that can be achieved with some thoughtful strategies…

12 years ago

Spring Checklist for Horse Owners

VETERINARY PROCEDURES Annual vaccinations Nutrition and body condition assessment Dentistry Sheath cleaning for male horses Final foaling preparations for pregnant mares…

12 years ago

Trail First-Aid for Horses

Some of the most memorable rides are those enjoyed on a quiet, remote trail. Nothing could be finer. Without a…

13 years ago

The Truth about Colic

As you shake the grain bucket to call your horse in for dinner, he lifts his head in acknowledgement. Slowly,…

13 years ago

Change in Terminology: COPD vs. RAO

Not too long ago, heaves was more commonly referred to as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD. In recent years,…

14 years ago

RAO: The Source of the Problem

When communicating with your vet, you should consider the following checklist to relay any history and information that might shed…

14 years ago

Heaves in Horses

You’re in the barn aisle tacking up your horse when he ducks his head and expels a harsh, dry cough.…

14 years ago

Ask the Vet: Trailers on Horse Shoes

Q. My farrier recently recommended that my horse be outfitted on the hind with shoes that have trailers. He suggested…

17 years ago