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Horse Care

Colic Surgery Guide

While colic episodes are cause for concern, most cases can be managed with non-surgical veterinary treatment: a shot for pain,…

20 years ago


Winter Weather Can Mean Wet, Soft Hooves

If your horse cannot avoid living in damp footing during the wintertime, he may be prone to thrush and abscesses…

20 years ago

Hoof Abscesses and Puncture Wounds

Nothing can be more satisfying to us vets than a really good hoof abscess. Right from start to finish, they…

20 years ago

To Clip or Not to Clip?

Unless you live in the tropics, winter riding means dealing with frigid temperatures, icy footing and frozen extremities. And oh…

20 years ago

Meeting Your Horse’s Nutritional Needs

Meeting a horse's nutritional needs isn't always easy. Many owners mistakenly feed their equine partners as if they were top…

20 years ago

Horses and Stinging Insects

As the warm days of summer begin to really heat up, so does the temperament of the season’s stingers and…

21 years ago

Herbal Remedies for Horse Health

Ever wish there was a way to calm your horse, help him heal or reduce his pain naturally? According to…

21 years ago

Beet Pulp for Horses

Generally considered a safe high-fiber feed, beet pulp has been fed to horses for years. But is it right for…

21 years ago

Administering Horse Medication

  You’re watching your vet head down your driveway. He’s examined and diagnosed your horse—now it’s up to you. You’re…

21 years ago

Liniments and Poultices for Sore Horses

Gels, clays, lotions, oils, muds and more—package labels on liniments and poultices tell you these products provide "cooling heat,” "warmth,”…

21 years ago