Horse Health
Too Hot to Ride?
Summer marks the definitive end of hibernation from cold weather and the return to daily riding and weekend shows. As…
New guidelines help horse owners and equine vets diagnose and manage Pigeon Fever
AAEP Press Release The American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) has published comprehensive guidelines for the identification, treatment and prevention…
Ten Tips for Safe Summer Horsekeeping
Edited Press Release The heat can wreak havoc on your horse’s health. It can result in dehydration, lethargy and general…
Health Care for a New Foal
Your new foal has arrived, and you are undoubtedly thrilled at the prospect of raising him to be a strong,…
Miracles of MRI
We are now recognizing a whole new class of injuries made visible though MRI. Tendons and ligaments are throughout the…
Tendon and Ligament Injuries: Causes and Prevention
Poor conformation such as long, sloping pasterns can predispose a horse to tendon and ligament damage.There are several factors that…
Heat-Related Equine Health Problems
Horses with long, lean bodies, such as Thoroughbreds, tend to deal with heat better than stockier horses. Photo: Leslie Potter…
Horse Vaccination Chart
The American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) have released revised vaccination guidelines. Click the image to the right for an…
Spring Tune-Up
Keeping your equine partner “healthy as a horse” is a worthy objective that can be achieved with some thoughtful strategies…
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…