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Horse Health

Evolution of the Hoof

The earliest horses were tiny woodland creatures, the size of a housecat or small dog. They had a springy back…

5 years ago


Vet Adventures: High-Tech Healing

It didn’t look like very much equipment, I thought, as I watched the representative from the company unpack the few…

6 years ago

Lyme Time

When I was recently in Massachusetts walking in the woods with my friend and her dog, a constant refrain I…

6 years ago

Colic Threat Level In Our Horses

As horse owners, one of the most universally dreaded situations we all fear is colic. Your horse comes in for…

6 years ago

Is There a Connection Between Grain and Colic?

Straight grains such as corn, oats and barley or sweet feed can contribute to the development of colic. Many bagged…

6 years ago

Preventing Horse Colic Away From Home

Travel and competition are stressful events for horses. Here is a list of colic-causing problems in our horses that can…

6 years ago

June SmartTip of the Month Presented by SmartPak: Colic Risks

Thumbs Up: Understanding common colic risk factors Colic is a potentially deadly and unfortunately common condition that affects horses of…

6 years ago

Eight Plants That Are Toxic to Horses

Some plants can be quite toxic to horses, so it’s important to watch out for them in pastures and hay.…

6 years ago

Overcoming Ulcers in Horses

Ulcers are very common in horses, affecting horses in all disciplines--including pleasure/trail riding horses--with the highest prevalence among racehorses. There…

6 years ago

Nutritional Management for Equine Ulcer Prevention

Dietary management for equine ulcers has an important impact on equine squamous gastric disease (ESGD), although it has little effect…

6 years ago