Horse Injuries, Wound Care, and Lameness
Click the image above to download a printable version of this checklist. Dr. James Hamilton, DVM, coauthored Equine Emergencies on…
When it comes to first aid preparedness, humans aren’t the only ones to consider. From scrapes to sprains, horses need…
Laminitis season is well underway, and some anxious owners are scrambling to find out what to do after they discover their…
A horse that over-reaches grabs the heels of his front feet with the toes of his hind feet. Often, a…
When a horse won’t tolerate having his foot picked up, it’s not some quirky behavioral issue that you should learn…
If you suspect that laminitis (or founder, as it is known in layman’s terms) is to blame for your horse’s…
Learn to identify poisonous plants in your horse’s pasture by visiting these university websites. Plant photos, toxicity ratings, signs of…
Getting your horse trailer stuck on the railroad tracks with your horses inside is a nightmare scenario but one that’s…
Knowing the difference between a cut vein and a severed artery can possibly save a horse’s life: If your horse…
According to an IDEXX Laboratories survey of more than 2,000 horse owners and trainers regarding equine lameness, joint pain is…