When a horse won’t tolerate having his foot picked up, it’s not some quirky behavioral issue that you should learn…
Q. If I suspect that my horse has a hoof abscess, what first-aid protocol should I follow while waiting for…
If you suspect that laminitis (or founder, as it is known in layman’s terms) is to blame for your horse’s…
Before choosing a farrier, make sure he or she has the professional knowledge to do the job. Check references, investigate…
Riding in the snow can present shoeing challenges. What shoes, if any, you choose for your horse is a decision…
When veterinarians evaluate horses for lameness, they usually provide the owners with written descriptions of what they observe. For example,…
According to an IDEXX Laboratories survey of more than 2,000 horse owners and trainers regarding equine lameness, joint pain is…
You’ve decided to let your horse go barefoot but are receiving conflicting advice on how to best manage him.…
Like a bike with a flat tire or a tennis racket with a broken string, a horse with poor…
Springtime brings warmer weather, greener grass and longer hours of daylight. It also brings one of the biggest challenges horse…