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Horse Health

Question of the Week: What is thrush?

Q: I work at a therapeutic riding barn and one of the horses has thrush. He is 25 years old…

13 years ago


Question of the Week: Making the euthanasia call

Q: My mare is now 30 years old, and I'm starting to worry about her health, especially going into winter.…

13 years ago

Question of the Week: Stocking Up

Q: What causes "Stocking Up" and how do I treat it? A: Stocking up is a common equine term referring…

13 years ago

Question of the Week: Help for an overweight horse

Q: I have an 11-year-old Appaloosa gelding that is overweight. I rode him every day during the summer and he…

13 years ago

Parasite Control Strategies

Even horses kept with exactly the same lifestyle can have extremely different parasite loads. A Fecal Egg Count will determine…

13 years ago

Deworming strategies for horse owners at boarding stables

  If you board your horse, a safe and healthy environment for your horse is of utmost importance. With resistance…

13 years ago

Tips for hot weather horse care

Beware of dehydration on hot, humid days. August is the hottest month in many parts of the country. For equestrian…

13 years ago

Equine Diseases and Vaccinations: AAEP Core Vaccines

Vaccinations can protect your horse against diseases that can be serious or even fatal. There are many different types of…

13 years ago

Learn the Basics of Lameness in Horses

As your horse trots out to pasture to catch up with his equine buddies, you notice something not quite right…

13 years ago

Question of the Week: Fecal Egg Count

Q: I recently had a fecal egg count done for my horse, and after we got the results, it was…

13 years ago