horse care
Common Heart Issues in Horses
Horses, like humans, can experience a variety of heart disorders or defects, ranging from inconsequential to life-threatening issues. Though some…
A Guide to Gelding
Gelding, or castration, is the most common equine surgical procedure performed on horse farms. Although veterinarians use different techniques, all…
Repercussions Needed for Some Horseback Outfitters
I’ve been privileged to provide vet care for many horseback outfitters, guest ranches and dude ranches throughout the course of…
What to Know About Stocking Up
There’s no doubt a horse with swollen legs can be worrying. However, passive fluid accumulation in the lower limbs —…
Insulin Resistance in Horses
If you’ve been around horses a while, you’ve probably seen the following: a horse (that isn’t a stallion) with a…
Horse Vaccinations 101
Horse owners often find it challenging to keep up with the latest vaccination recommendations, and some may not grasp their…
Answering 6 Questions About Equine Osteoarthritis
Early on in her training, the mare was labeled as a hot off-track Thoroughbred, but was that really her M.O.?…
Tips for Treating an Equine Eye Ulcer
You’ve probably felt that moment of panic. Your horse comes in from the field with a squinty, red, tearing, swollen…
Brooke USA: Welfare for Working Horses
A Pakistani man pours jet-black lumps of coal into oversized sacks strapped to the back of his little white donkey…
How Horses Communicate Pain
Besides not being able to talk, horses are flight animals and have an instinctual ability to hide pain. So, how…