Off-track Thoroughbred (OTTB) lovers have likely noticed a heightened interest in retired racehorses, but there is a segment of the industry still much at risk: the retiring broodmare. In 2021, The Jockey Club reported 27,178 mares bred, which is...
You know the type if you’ve ever had one. The picky eater that plays with his grain unless it’s exactly the right combination of toppers and supplements; the horse who always has a faint hint of ribs showing despite...
Anhidrosis is a fairly common problem for horses in hot and humid regions, but there is hope for keeping them in work, even without relocating.Anhidrosis is a condition defined by the decreased ability to sweat in response to an...
In this edition of Vet Adventures, a neglected mare pulled from the kill pen has a long journey back to health.Della was a grade mare with a crooked right front leg who had been purchased from a kill pen....
Welcome to Horse Illustrated’s weekly installment of the Right Horse Adoptable Horse of the Week, offered in partnership with the ASPCA's Right Horse program. This week's adoptable horse is Miss Kipling! Check back weekly for a new featured horse...
It’s a universal truth of horse ownership that the dirtier you get, the cleaner your horse becomes. There are no real shortcuts to a well-groomed horse, but you can optimize your results by grooming smarter. Here are some tips...
Horses, like humans, can experience a variety of heart disorders or defects, ranging from inconsequential to life-threatening issues. Though some diagnostic tools are the same between species, such as the use of stethoscopes in physical exams, echocardiography (ultrasound) and...
Welcome to Horse Illustrated’s weekly installment of the Right Horse Adoptable Horse of the Week, offered in partnership with the ASPCA's Right Horse program. This week's adoptable horse is Miss Madeline! Check back weekly for a new featured horse...
Gelding, or castration, is the most common equine surgical procedure performed on horse farms. Although veterinarians use different techniques, all routine castrations adhere to the same basic process and aftercare practices. Here are the basics that you should know...
Welcome to Horse Illustrated’s weekly installment of the Right Horse Adoptable Horse of the Week, offered in partnership with the ASPCA's Right Horse program. This week's adoptable horse is Emma! Check back weekly for a new featured horse so...
