Exercise is good for every horse, including pregnant mares. Dr. Griffin dives into when you should slow down on the exertion.
Ulcergard, Gastrogard, and Unapproved Medication
Semen Shipment Etiquette
How To Strategically Deworm Your Horse
Caring for your Horse in the Extreme Cold
Should I Blanket My Horse in the Winter?
Feeding Your Senior Horse in the Winter
Turning Your Horse Out in the Winter
Preparing our horses and our pastures for winter turnout brings a new set of challenges to horse owners. We need to consider the basics of keeping our horses warm and keeping happy herd dynamics, as well as the more complex issues such as what our horses should have on their feet in the winter, and what secondary trauma we need to think about.
Feeding Your Horse in the Winter
Keeping Your Senior Horse Happy & Healthy
Equine Dental Care: The Full Story
Because horses no longer live the grazing lifestyle of their wild kin, they need dental care to ensure that the dental arcade is balanced and they have no problematic oral issues. A veterinarian should complete an oral exam on a regular basis to ensure your horse is able to eat and perform happily and healthfully.
Potomac Horse Fever: The Newest Threat in the Midwest
The New USEF Vaccination Rule
The Balanced or "Normal" Hoof
We know that the hoof is the primary cause of lameness in a horse. As the saying goes, “No hoof, no horse”. To set your horse up for success in the long term, the first thing we’re looking for is that balanced hoof. To understand your horse's hoof balance, we'll look at the dorsal/palmar relationship, the medial/lateral relationship, the symmetry of the solar surface, and the medial/lateral heel relationship.
Previcox vs. Equioxx
Previcox and Equioxx are the same active ingredient, in different forms for oral use. While Previcox was significantly less expensive than Equioxx, it was not available for equine use. Read on to understand why. However, Equioxx now comes in a tablet form. Contact your veterinarian for more information.
