horse health
Equine Insurance Policies
Insurance. It’s a fact of life for most adults. We insure our vehicles, homes, businesses—even our smartphones. We buy life…
Treatment of Equine Tendon Injuries
Tendon injuries are a diagnosis every equine owner dreads. Here’s what to do to ensure the best outcome in the…
A Guide to Grazing Muzzles
Over the years, I’ve owned multiple horses that required a grazing muzzle, including my current two. I consider myself a…
Botulism in Horses
Though you may not have thought much about it, botulism is a very real threat to the wellbeing of a…
Horse Care: Alternative Therapies
These days, we have many options when it comes to treating our horses if they are in pain. Of course,…
An Overview of Vesicular Stomatitis
There’s been a lot of chatter recently about vesicular stomatitis outbreaks among horses in the United States. While it might…
An Overview of Strangles in Horses
Strangles. The name of the disease itself can allude to a terrible demise, but most horses that contract strangles recover…
Equine Sedation 101
It's likely that at some point during a horse’s life, he will need to be sedated, either for a routine…
Senior Horse Care 101
Senior horses gradually require additional care as they age. Whether it’s handling heat and humidity, flies, or changes in diet…
The Risk of Ticks with Horses
While many experts agree that fleas are an uncommon parasite for horses, ticks can be prevalent and potentially present a…