Q: It's been bitterly cold at my farm this year—much worse than usual. My horses live outside, and they seem to be handling the weather pretty well, but should I be worried about them getting frostbite when it's below...
In the video below, Dr. Friend explains what he looks at during a routine exam of a senior horse.My horse, Snoopy, turned 25 this year. Reaching this milestone brings mixed feelings. It's great that he's still a happy, healthy...
Q: We bought a 5-year-old gelding that has laminitis. A vet suggested we block the nerves in his worst hoof. What are the pros and cons of doing this, and are there any other options? We only do light...
The years between weaning your foal and starting him under saddle at age three or four are important as they set the stage for his development into a happy, healthy adult horse. Establishing an appropriate vaccination routine with your...
The term colic, used to describe a horse experiencing acute abdominal pain, usually elicits worried responses from horse owners, and with good reason. Based on clinical signs alone, it’s often difficult to tell if a horse with colic is...
If you can't judge a book by its cover, you certainly can't rely on casual observation when it comes to buying a horse. Once you've narrowed the field and found a horse that is a good match for you,...
Just as with human children, regular dental care is important in young and growing horses. Proper attention to your horse’s teeth in his early years is important because the equine dentist can discover any potential for problems and address...
Flies always provoke some kind of reaction around a horse, whether it’s a stomp of a hoof or a swish of a tail. But some unlucky horses have an even greater reaction, one that goes far beyond a mere...
A springtime meadow filled with a rainbow of colors and shades is a lovely sight to behold—except when that meadow is your horse's pastures. Some of the wildflowers and weeds that abound during spring and summer are toxic to...
