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Horse Health

Ask the Expert: Equine Sleeping Habits

Q. My 3-year-old gelding seems to be a very sound sleeper. I often find him flat out in his stall,…

17 years ago


Ammonia Fumes in a Horse’s Stall

Q. My horse’s stall smells like ammonia. I keep it clean, but the odor is still there. I’ve heard that…

17 years ago

When Rattlesnakes Strike

Q. I live in an area where rattlesnakes are just part of life. What should I expect if one of…

17 years ago

Ask the Expert: Administering Your Horse’s Vaccinations

Q: What’s your opinion on whether horse owners should administer their own vaccines? A: It is important for vaccines to…

17 years ago

Start Your Horse’s Spring Training

In the wild, a band of horses will travel far distances each day in search of forage and water. It…

17 years ago

Shivers in Horses

Image: Screen Capture via Scott Spaulding on YouTube   Q: What is shivers in horses and what are the treatment…

17 years ago

How to Change a Horse’s Feed

Q.  Can you give me a general rule to follow when making a feed change? I know I need to…

17 years ago

Ask the Expert: Preventing Shoe Boils

Q: My horse is prone to shoe boils on his elbows. What are the health risks and how do I…

17 years ago

The Doctor Is In Quiz Answers

Make sure you’ve considered your responses to the quiz carefully.... 1. and 2.  Ping and Pong, both these critters presented the…

17 years ago

The Doctor Is In

I’ll list 20 situations, and you jot down a big E for emergency or a big N for not! And…

17 years ago