Horse Health
Horse Illustrated has hundreds of articles on horse health topics, such as certain diseases and conditions, how to improve horse wellbeing, and how to help your sick horse. Find articles about veterinary exams, dental exams, horse diseases, horse conditions, research studies on horse health, supplements, veterinary treatments, surgeries, diagnostic tools and their uses, equine emergencies, and more. Learn how to help your horse behave for the vet and the farrier, how to budget for veterinary bills, more on stretching and equine chiropractic care, rehabilitating a horse, etc.
Conditions discussed include colic, laminitis, Cushing’s, ulcers, arthritis, infectious diseases (West Nile, strangles, etc.), hives and other skin conditions, and many more. For owners wanting to help their equine partners feel their best, we have it all.
A Guide to Grazing Muzzles
Over the years, I’ve owned multiple horses that required a grazing muzzle, including my current two. I consider myself a…
Botulism in Horses
Though you may not have thought much about it, botulism is a very real threat to the wellbeing of a…
Practical Horse Care: Four Must-Have Products for Every Equine Owner
Horse ownership comes with incredible rewards: the thrill of a pleasure ride, the camaraderie of competition, and the deep bond…
An Overview of Strangles in Horses
Strangles. The name of the disease itself can allude to a terrible demise, but most horses that contract strangles recover…
Equine Sedation 101
It's likely that at some point during a horse’s life, he will need to be sedated, either for a routine…
Senior Horse Care 101
Senior horses gradually require additional care as they age. Whether it’s handling heat and humidity, flies, or changes in diet…
The Risk of Ticks with Horses
While many experts agree that fleas are an uncommon parasite for horses, ticks can be prevalent and potentially present a…
Is My Horse Cold? – An Excerpt from Keeping Horses Outdoors by Iveta Jebáčková-Lažanská
Is your horse cold in the winter? The following excerpt from Keeping Horses Outdoors by Iveta Jebáčková-Lažanská helps answer that question…
An Overview of White Line Disease
It's often what you can’t see that leads to trouble, and that’s definitely the case with white line disease.…
Ultimate Guide to Ulcers
Equine ulcers are a significant concern for many horse owners. Ulcers can affect all types of horses and have a…