As you shake the grain bucket to call your horse in for dinner, he lifts his head in acknowledgement. Slowly, he ambles toward you, then he abruptly stops, looks at his side and proceeds to lie down. Not only...
Q: My horse recently collapsed on me. After finding no real cause my vet sent in a blood test. The results came back showing he was anemic. Is this a chronic condition? What might be causing it, and how...
We all know it’s important to vaccinate our horses, but do we really know a lot about the diseases we are trying to guard against? Understanding these diseases can go a long way toward helping you make educated decisions...
Q: My horse foundered a little over a month ago. How long does it take for a horse to fully recover from founder? He can now execute all gaits properly, but I was wondering if there are any precautions...
Although you may never think about it, the largest organ in your horse’s body is his skin. More than just a fuzzy coat to groom, your horse’s skin not only is his first line of defense against injury and...
Q: I have an 11-year-old mare that was diagnosed with heaves about a year ago. The vet prescribed some granules, but I can't get her to eat them no matter what it is mixed in. I have tried molasses,...
Q: Is there ever a problem of keeping horses with goats? I was worried about diseases and transference between species. I don't know a thing about goats, but I’m contemplating getting some to clean up the weeds in the...
Q: I have a nine-year-old mule that gets severe reaction to the tetanus shot. He becomes very stiff and can hardly walk. The first time he received his yearly immunizations the vet gave them all in one shot, so...
Horses have a legendary history of helping mankind in all types of weather, proving that they can withstand more than most seasons dish out. However, it is important to take precautionary measures before each season to ensure the health...
