April 8, 2022

Equine asthma is the most common non-infectious respiratory disease occurring in adult horses. It seems mold spores are the cause of an allergic reaction leading to symptoms of asthma such as labored breathing and coughing. 

March 23, 2015

Clinical signs are progressive swelling, thickening of the skin, and scarring of the legs, which can be debilitating in these horses.

May 6, 2019

Cutaneous lymphangitis in horses is inflammation of lymph vessels of the horse's skin, usually below the hock, that leads to a leg swelling commonly called big leg.

March 5, 2019

Disturbing the manure once a week will prevent fly eggs from hatching.

April 17, 2018

If your horse is scratching in winter, there are multiple possible causes, such as allergies to pollen or food.

May 3, 2023

Allergies are not uncommon in horses, especially this time of year, but there are options to help these horses.

December 23, 2015

Should you use a combination vaccines, or West Nile vaccine separately?

April 1, 2007

A condition called neonatal isoerythrolysis can develop in newborn foals that causes the destruction of their red blood cells. It is a lot easier to prevent this syndrome than treat it.

March 9, 2015

Cancer cells go mad systematically. The cellular delinquents bust past the body's natural immune system, as though a gate was left open, burgeoning into abnormal cells.

August 10, 2015

While a sarcoid does not spread to other organs, it can invade surrounding tissue.

May 25, 2015

This tumor is most common on horses with white skin around their eyes.

December 28, 2015

Although blood transfusions in horse's are rarely needed, it can be needed

July 1, 2022

 The equine heart is a very healthy organ and is rarely a cause of disease. Horses don’t have human-style heart attacks but can have other heart issues. 

January 22, 2020

If the horse you want to buy has a heart murmur, should you buy it?

March 31, 2014

The most important fact is to know how much water your horse is drinking and if it is not enough, contact a veterinarian before dehydration develops.

October 18, 2017

Some heart disease in horses can be caused by toxins.

August 21, 2017

Equine viral arteritis, or EVA, is a contagious disease. Stallions shed it in their semen.

November 16, 2015

Since most horses eat processed feeds that do not encourage proper tooth usage, minor dental disease becomes severe abnormalities.

May 6, 2019

A new condition affects a horse's incisors, and sometimes the canine teeth, called equine odontoclastic tooth resorption and hypercementosis, or EOTRH for short.

November 14, 2018

We used to think that horses did not need dental care until they were 8 to 10 years old, but now we know that horses of all ages need dental exams and possible treatment.

April 9, 2018

The newest treatments for arthritis, tendon and ligament injuries is called regenerative medicine, which uses stem cells to aid in healing.

December 19, 2018

Lots of older horses will develop cupped out and shortened teeth, tooth fractures, and periodontal disease because feed becomes packed between the teeth and can lead to infection.

September 20, 2023

November 11, 2013

Bute paste can cause oral ulcers.

October 21, 2013

A common cause of excessive salivation is a condition appropriately called slobbers.

December 7, 2015

The major concern with this disease is not the damage it causes, but that it resembles foot and mouth disease, a serious foreign animal disease.

August 27, 2019

August 27, 2020

Canker results from a bacterium that causes the tissue in the frog and heel bulb region of a horse's foot to grow or proliferate abnormally. 

July 22, 2022

One of the newest ways to treat equine wounds is carbon dioxide therapy, and carbon dioxide has shown promise in humans with chronic wounds due to diabetes. However, the effectiveness of the treatment in horses is questionable. 

December 16, 2020

If your horse continually develops hoof abscesses or does not respond to treatment, there must be an underlying problem

October 3, 2017

One of the problems many horses face during the summer is the inability to sweat, a condition called anhidrosis.

August 9, 2016

Thick and foamy sweat contains a protein called latherin. Latherin is a detergent-like protein that helps move sweat away from the skin to the surface of the coat, and once the coat gets damp, there is a greater opportunity for evaporative cooling.

May 12, 2020

April 17, 2018

If your horse is scratching in winter, there are multiple possible causes, such as allergies to pollen or food.

March 9, 2016

Hypersensitivity to flying insects such as flies and mosquitos is the most common cause of itching in horses.

September 29, 2014

This bioelectric device could be used as an option, particularly in instances of proud flesh.

December 4, 2006

Inflammation and infection can develop that can be extremely painful. Scabs and crusts form in the area that further increase the pain. These cases may look simple but can be difficult to treat and your veterinarian should be contacted.

July 5, 2018

Equine pastern dermatitis is a condition of irritated skin that occurs on the horse's lower leg between the hoof and fetlock but can sometimes extend above the fetlock.

January 27, 2016

Although owners do not like the horse's feathers clipped, this is critical in most cases to kill the mites by using lime sulfur dip or frontline spray topically on the legs.

April 7, 2008

Lacerations of the pastern area are difficult to heal because every time the horse takes a step, the laceration on the back of the pastern opens and closes.

April 20, 2015

Mange basically means a disease caused by mites, but there are many different types of mites.

September 28, 2009

If your horse has a rapidly growing skin lesion that is not responding to normal wound treatment, contact your vet as soon as possible because early cases of pythiosis have a much better prognosis than ongoing cases.

March 26, 2012

Ringworm is a fungus, and rain scald is caused by a bacterium that is normally present on horse's skin but it does not cause a problem unless the skin is damaged.

November 10, 2014

Urticaria, or raised skin lesions, is not a disease in itself, but it is a clinical sign.

March 26, 2020

May 6, 2019

Many equine skin diseases appear similar to the eye. There are multiple causes of lumps and bumps on the skin, and many of them require different treatments.

March 29, 2021

Something must irritate the area to start the process

April 25, 2011

The skin is the most common site for tumors in horses.

December 2, 2007

One of the most common causes of itchy skin is a bacterial infection of the skin.

June 1, 2021

Although it seems you could just stick a needle in the horse’s skin to remove the air, you can't

February 17, 2023

Scratches, a condition that affects the horse’s lower legs, can be difficult to treat and prevent. 

November 24, 2020

Platelet rich fibrin may be helpful for healing equine lower leg wounds

June 24, 2023

Some horses can develop a lack of skin pigmentation, usually around their eyes, called vitiligo.

January 16, 2017

Many products available can be applied topically on equine wounds; and some are good and some are not so good.

March 10, 2016

The area between a horse's foreleg and chest, where the front leg is attached to the chest, is a common area in which horses get injured and lacerated.

February 1, 2023

Horses can respond to vaccines differently, and your horse's response to vaccines may be related to the health of their gut.  

May 4, 2023

August 15, 2016

To provide energy by feeding something other than carbohydrates, giving fat is a good option and there are several sources of fat for horses.

January 10, 2024

August 29, 2016

The amount of fructan in the grass varies with the type of grass, time of day, season, and the part of the plant ingested.

November 18, 2023

July 29, 2019

Chronic diarrhea is not uncommon in horses and can be a real difficult problem to diagnose and treat.

January 29, 2020

August 5, 2022

Colic is likely the most common health condition seen in horses. But should you treat your horse at home, or will your veterinarian recommend surgery?  

March 27, 2018

Colic is the most common cause of death in horses over 30 days of age.

July 5, 2018

There is really nothing medically you can do that will make a lot of difference in the outcome, but remaining calm may help your horse stay calmer also.

June 27, 2016

Diarrhea in newborn foals can develop as a result of inflammation in the GI tract, decreased motility, increased secretion of fluid in the tract, and other causes.

April 27, 2016

After 2 months of age, the foal's hindgut begins a period of maturation that lasts until about 6 months of age.

March 12, 2012

Horses can eat grass or hay, but they were designed to eat native grass by grazing on thousands of acres.

June 4, 2012

The reason we see so many colic and founder cases is because horses are being fed in a manner that their body was not designed to support.

September 9, 2019

A tiny capsule with a camera inside allows visualizing a large portion of the GI tract for abnormalities

September 27, 2022

High-starch meals can lead to inflammation, and feeds high in starch are not recommended for some horses, especially for those horses that are older or overweight. 

March 29, 2017

With free fecal water syndrome, the stool is normal but small amounts of very thin water with a small amount of feces are passed before, after or during defecation.

August 28, 2017

Exercise and stress play a role in equine gastric ulcers.

February 8, 2023

Pain medications are commonly used in horses, but some medications may be causing more gastrointestinal problems than previously thought. 

January 11, 2016

It is critical that impactions are treated early because many of them are related to dehydration, and an area of the intestine becomes dry and prevents movement of ingesta.

July 12, 2021

Horses with colic generally show mild or moderate pain but they can have severe pain. Because of this, all horses with colic need to be examined by a veterinarian because without an exam, it is difficult to determine if the problem is merely mild gas colic or more serious.

March 14, 2023

You never want to hear your veterinarian say your horse needs colic surgery, but it does, unfortunately, occur from time to time. There are a few myths about this surgery. 

September 28, 2015

You may not need to change diets just because your horse is getting older.

June 1, 2015

Testing by the FDA revealed that some of these unapproved products contained as little as 36% of the omeprazole claimed on the label to as much as 135% of the amount claimed.

July 16, 2007

It is possible that the deworming medication you are giving your horse may not be effective in killing parasites.

July 15, 2022

Liver disease is not common in horses, but when it occurs it is usually due to toxins the horse has eaten. 

December 2, 2014

Whether or not to perform colic surgery is a difficult decision for many owners as the surgery is expensive and if the horse survives, the question is will the horse be useful for his intended purpose in the future.

November 6, 2017

An unusual type of colic in horses is due to a large stone called an enterolith that forms in the intestine and can partially or completely block it.

September 16, 2007

Most ulcers in horses are man made as they are uncommon in wild horses and horses that graze on large amounts of acreage.

November 3, 2015

The reason some horses experience recurrent colic may be unknown.

June 21, 2021

50-90% of horses suffer from gastric ulcers, and performance and racehorses are the most susceptible

October 9, 2017

Bute's most common side effect is a condition called right dorsal colitis, which is a potentially deadly inflammation of the right dorsal colon.

March 1, 2016

Sand colic is one of the most common causes of horses who have recurrent colic.

June 30, 2020

Like horses, donkeys can get stomach ulcers but for unknown reasons

February 28, 2017

Stomach ulcers are common in performance horses.

December 9, 2021

 A large number of performance horses suffer from gastric or stomach ulcers. A recent study reveals a method to make treatment more successful and potentially less expensive. 

November 20, 2018

September 25, 2017

There are several recommended tests to diagnose Cushing's disease, but all of them have some questions as far as accuracy, especially in early cases.

November 20, 2017

So if your horse has ever foundered, the insulin levels should be checked as the cause may be Cushing's disease or equine metabolic syndrome.

September 19, 2018

Restricting the amount of sugar and starch or nonstructural carbohydrates in the diet of all older horses is a good idea.

February 19, 2022

January 6, 2014

Horses with equine metabolic syndrome should be fed a low-carbohydrate diet to prevent founder.

December 21, 2022

Although horses do not routinely develop hypothyroidism, many horses are given thyroid supplements.

October 30, 2017

If the horse is older and could have Cushing's, treatment must be aggressive to prevent loss of the eye.

February 20, 2019

October 19, 2015

There are multiple causes for excessive tearing. Some are important and require a veterinary exam while other causes may be temporary and can clear up without treatment.

May 23, 2016

Horse's eyes are very sensitive and the foal's eyes are even more sensitive, so it is critical to make sure the eyes are normal at birth.

July 5, 2018

The most common cause of blindness in horses is a condition called equine recurrent uveitis or ERU.

January 30, 2024

Horses can get such severe infections that they can go blind in just a few hours.

May 25, 2015

This tumor is most common on horses with white skin around their eyes.

July 17, 2017

Summer sores, technically called habronemiasis, are lesions on the skin or around the eyes.

May 24, 2018

Today we are going to talk about vision in horses and what a horse sees and doesn't see compared to humans.

September 12, 2011

Stay as calm as possible, and do not give any medication, especially sedatives.

November 29, 2010

CPR is indicated in any case in which the foal stops breathing or does not have a heartbeat.

February 7, 2012

A large percentage of foals that die shortly after birth do so because of a lack of oxygen; more foals die from respiratory problems than heart problems.

September 3, 2007

If you have horses, at some point you will be faced with an emergency. The first thing to do, of course, is to call your vet. But until your vet arrives, there are some things you can do to help your horse.

June 17, 2022

Horse owners with performance horses need to be familiar with exhausted horse syndrome, which refers to a horse becoming fatigued. Caused by heat, poor conditioning, and other factors, this can be a potentially serious condition. 

July 13, 2015

During trail rides and other equine activities, you need to be prepared for emergencies.

November 21, 2016

One of the common injuries we see in horses is one to the hoof wall, in which the hoof wall is detached from the underneath tissue.

August 16, 2010

For uterine infections, it is common to infuse antibiotics in the uterus. A lot of these mares have material in their uterus that will inactivate the antibiotics, so it is always a good idea to flush the uterus with large volumes of sterile solutions before infusing.

March 1, 2022

Exposing your horses to other horses increases the risk of certain diseases like equine herpes virus, equine influenza and strangles. If you are hauling your horses from your property, biosecurity is important to prevent infectious disease.  It is important to make sure your horse is currently vaccinated 

February 18, 2014

Botulism can affect all warm blooded animals, but horses are particularly sensitive. Type B botulism is the most common.

August 10, 2018

Brucellosis is a very serious disease in animals and people and drinking raw milk should be discouraged as the risks of developing disease are not worth taking the chance.

August 27, 2020

Canker results from a bacterium that causes the tissue in the frog and heel bulb region of a horse's foot to grow or proliferate abnormally. 

December 19, 2011

Prevent contagious diseases from infecting your horses both at your stable and when hauling your horse to other facilities.

March 16, 2015

Thirty years ago, this virus was founds in foals and other immunocompromised individuals, but over the last 10 years the virus has started causing disease in adult horses

March 20, 2018

Some parasites have become resistant to many dewormers.

July 9, 2012

One concern about horse shows is exposing your horse to the diseases of other horses.

April 2, 2018

Probably the most over-diagnosed equine disease is EPM, or equine protozoal myeloencephalitis.

August 27, 2012

A fairly new intestinal disease of young horses is caused by the bacterium Lawsonia.

February 25, 2020

The guttural pouch is an air-filled structure in the horse's throat that has an unknown function but can be involved in several different disease conditions. The guttural pouches are sometimes involved in strangles infections 

September 6, 2011

Equine herpes virus causes three different syndromes: respiratory disease, abortion, and neurological disease.

August 25, 2014

In this study, horses vaccinated with a high antigen vaccine had less severe clinical signs than unvaccinated horses.

July 2, 2012

The old saying "no hoof, no horse" is really true. If your horse's feet have problems, then the horse is basically unusable. Hoof care is critical to prevent lameness problems, and the environment has a major effect on the horse's hoof.

August 31, 2023

Many animals, including horses, are susceptible to the COVID-19 virus but generally do not get sick. Testing of racehorses in California suggests that horses may silently carry the virus and potentially contribute to its spread.

December 19, 2018

Lots of older horses will develop cupped out and shortened teeth, tooth fractures, and periodontal disease because feed becomes packed between the teeth and can lead to infection.

March 6, 2019

Fecal egg per gram counts are consistent over time and only need be repeated frequently in young horses.

May 2, 2016

Mosquitoes transmit three strains of encephalitis as well as West Nile virus, so vaccinate your horse for these diseases.

August 14, 2023

Equine protozoal myeloencephalitis, or EPM, is a common neurological disease in horses. New research may have found a cost-effective method of preventing the disease.

July 23, 2012

The problem is that many of the parasites have become resistant to deworming medication and the reason they are resistant is overuse of the drugs over the last 50 years.

January 27, 2016

Although owners do not like the horse's feathers clipped, this is critical in most cases to kill the mites by using lime sulfur dip or frontline spray topically on the legs.

January 30, 2019

Pigeon fever is not a disease of pigeons, but one that affects horses. It is called pigeon fever because the disease commonly swells the horse's breast to look like a puffed out pigeon breast.

August 24, 2015

The equine pinworm fortunately does not transmit to other animals or humans.

January 31, 2011

Piroplasmosis is a blood-borne parasitic disease that affects all equines and usually causes fever, anemia, yellowing of the membranes of the eyes and mouth, and urine that is tinged dark brown to red.

November 23, 2009

Piroplasmosis is a rare disease in horses, also called babesiosis.

February 13, 2007

Potomac horse fever causes acute onset of depression, decreased appetite, and fever in horses as well as diarrhea, decreased intestinal signs, and mild colic.

April 9, 2007

Strangles is a serious upper respiratory tract disease that is caused by the bacteria strep equi and is highly contagious. Influenza is another contagious disease but is a virus.

August 14, 2017

Diagnosis of EPM is difficult and can be confusing due to lack of a definitive test.

November 22, 2010

Pythiosis occurs in dogs and horses more often than in cats.

September 28, 2009

If your horse has a rapidly growing skin lesion that is not responding to normal wound treatment, contact your vet as soon as possible because early cases of pythiosis have a much better prognosis than ongoing cases.

October 16, 2024

Descriptions of rabies go back thousands of years as rabies has classically been one of the most feared infections of all time. Rabies is a serious disease, but fortunately it can also be easily prevented in dogs and cats by proper vaccination.

December 27, 2016

If a horse develops rabies and has been to a play day or rodeo, hundreds of people could be exposed.

January 12, 2009

Rhodococcus equi causes a severe pneumonia with abscesses in a foal's lungs.

March 25, 2013

Pneumonia is not a common disease in horses but there are several predisposing factors that can cause pneumonia to develop.

September 28, 2007

Probably the most common skin disease seen in horses in Texas other than fly allergies is ringworm. Ringworm is not a worm at all but actually a fungus.

April 26, 2018

A skin infection called cellulitis can cause your horse's legs to swell to two to three times the normal size, plus causing pain and lameness.

September 12, 2018

October 22, 2007

Strangles is a common upper respiratory tract infection in young horses. Most of the time strangles is a mild disease. However, complications can develop after strangles infection.

June 30, 2020

May 7, 2021

The average varied widely between farms

August 21, 2017

Equine viral arteritis, or EVA, is a contagious disease. Stallions shed it in their semen.

May 19, 2014

West Nile is now considered to be endemic in the U.S., and transmission to humans and horses is possible.

June 22, 2009

Any treatment requires the separated hoof wall to be x-rayed and removed.

November 27, 2017

The disease is caused by two different protozoal parasites, Sarcocystis and Neospora, which affect the nervous system.

January 27, 2014

The cause of the syndrome is believed to be related to difficult birth or premature separation of the placenta at foaling, but some foals may have an unexplained decrease in oxygen even before foaling.

April 19, 2021

Treating these abscesses involves opening the area at the white line to allow drainage

January 27, 2022

Neurological diseases in horses such as West Nile virus and Eastern Equine Encephalitis can cause long term symptoms even after they seem to have recovered from the disease. Vaccines are available for both West Nile Virus and Eastern Equine Encephalitis and are very effective in most horses. 

June 26, 2017

EPM is the most common neurological disease in horses, but there are others.

August 14, 2017

Diagnosis of EPM is difficult and can be confusing due to lack of a definitive test.

September 13, 2022

One of the most serious infectious diseases we see in horses is the neurological form of the herpes virus. 

April 4, 2016

There are several gaits that suggest sacroiliac joint disease.

July 27, 2009

Sleep disorders can cause some serious problems for horses and the most common sleep disorder is sleep deprivation.

February 25, 2013

A horse's nasal discharge can be insignificant or very significant depending on the amount and type of discharge.

January 10, 2012

Most nasal discharges are from a respiratory system infection, but sometimes it's an issue within the sinus cavities.

October 20, 2014

Supplements are reported to increase a horse's red blood cell production and hemoglobin to boost aerobic capacity but there is little evidence of their efficacy and safety.

January 30, 2018

The researchers studied the effects of mowing the grass and the effect that would have on insulin and glucose levels.

March 20, 2017

There is no known benefit to giving intravenous cobalt to horses in this manner and the increased blood pressure could lead to organ damage in the horse and even human injury.

November 9, 2015

After a ride you may notice your horse sweating, because that is the number one method horses use to keep cool. The longer the ride and the hotter the weather, the more sweat is lost. Sweat is made up of water and electrolytes.

March 29, 2021

Horses on high-starch diets are more difficult to handle

December 4, 2019

What do you do when you believe your horse has colic? First of all, all cases of colic are potentially fatal and should be examined by your vet.

August 7, 2017

High potassium can lead to increased muscular contraction resulting in cramping, and also can have severe effects on the heart.

January 27, 2024

Insulin-related laminitis is the most common cause of laminitis.

July 14, 2014

Nutritional secondary hyperparathyroidism causes the head bones to enlarge.

April 9, 2024

Acupuncture has been promoted in horses for years, and a new study indicates it may be effective.

September 1, 2015

There are many rehab centers that are using water therapy for horses but the science involving the use is mostly coming from studies in humans and dogs.

October 24, 2016

After the farrier works on your horse, check that it is done correctly.

July 29, 2020

November 13, 2020

It's possible that lameness in a leg is due to a problem in the neck, not the leg

December 10, 2019

The overall feeling is that Adequan is moderately effective at treating chronic joint disease while hyaluronic acid is more effective at treating acute joint disease.

April 22, 2022

Horses can develop back or neck pain and these conditions are difficult to diagnose and treat. Treatment of neck and back pain includes anti-inflammatory medications and injecting ligaments between the vertebrae. In some instances, shock wave therapy and acupuncture are used. 

December 20, 2023

All of the muscles in the back should be examined with ultrasound.

September 9, 2019

February 5, 2018

It is difficult to treat low crushed heels and long toes with a shoe as a shoe may be part of the cause.

January 25, 2017

These swellings are filled with fluid and occur due to trauma from the heel of the foot hitting the back of the elbow when the horse lies down. The trauma of the heel causes a bursa or fluid-filled sac to develop at the back of the elbow.

March 6, 2019

October 11, 2022

The coronary band is the area at the top of the horse’s hoof that separates the hoof wall from the skin. The disease usually occurs in heavier breeds of horses, like warmbloods. Although the condition usually heals with treatment, the treatment is time-consuming and requires your commitment.

December 5, 2017

A study looked at the use of several different corticosteroids injected in multiple joints, either alone or separately.

September 10, 2012

Normal doses of cortisone have been used routinely with no side effects and most horses that have developed laminitis and foundered have been given large doses.

June 3, 2022

When moving at a walk and trot, your horse's tail swings equally from side to side. If you notice your horse's tail is crooked, it may be a sign of hind limb lameness. 

September 10, 2020

December 14, 2023

Equine Reflex Hypertonia is more commonly called “stringhalt” because the jerky, hesitant hyperflexion of the horse’s affected hind limb (or limbs) resembles a puppet being pulled by a string.

October 22, 2012

Learn what to look for when checking a horse's feet that may give you an idea that there is a problem with a hoof.

November 5, 2012

More horses develop laminitis and founder on pasture grass due to the high concentration of carbohydrates in the grass than those eating grain.

September 30, 2013

Some of these wounds may be minor, but because of the important and susceptible structures of the equine foot, any foot injury can be potentially deadly.

August 3, 2021

Disease in the horse’s lower back seems to be much more common than was previously thought

February 6, 2024

December 10, 2012

Results of a study that consisted of 92 horses with only suspensory ligament disease that were treated with neurectomy and fasciotomy indicated 78% of them returned to the same level of work they were at before the injury for at least one year.

January 3, 2024

Most lameness in horses is due to issues with the feet, but some lameness can originate from the hip and pelvic area.

November 24, 2010

Ethyl alcohol is injected after making sure only the lower hock joints would be affected.

May 26, 2014

If you have a horse that has foundered, ask your vet about an EVA shoe.

October 8, 2015

Hoof cracks happen because of hoof instability and this must be treated to prevent further cracks from occurring.

October 27, 2023

Abnormal trimming of a horse’s hind feet could contribute to a cycle of issues that could cause problems all the way up the rear legs to the back, neck, and even the head.

September 15, 2014

Many non-veterinarians that have purchased this equipment and are performing thermal scans, but they are not using correct guidelines and are not interpreting the images correctly.

June 7, 2023

Tendon injuries are fairly common in horses, and there are some initial treatments to use for these injuries. Tendons attach muscle to bone and are prone to injury. 

October 21, 2019

August 10, 2021

Kissing spines (overriding dorsal spinous processes), where the vertebrae are too close together to the point of touching or overlapping, is a cause of back pain in horses. New research shows the condition may be hereditary.

December 5, 2016

An injury in which the hoof wall is detached from the underneath tissue needs to be treated immediately.

October 23, 2017

Why it can take your veterinarian some time to correctly diagnose lameness cases.

December 15, 2022

Laminitis involves inflammation of the structures in the hoof wall that hold the bone in place, and inflammation of the laminae is extremely painful. Laminitis is a severe foot disease in horses and can also affect donkeys.

January 15, 2023

September 8, 2021

All newborn foals should have their legs examine closely. Foals can have a number of leg issues that should be addressed early in their lives. 

March 5, 2019

Tying up is more complicated than you might think.

June 18, 2012

One key is that horses with navicular syndrome usually respond to pain with hoof testers over the frog.

December 1, 2020

August 6, 2019

Neck pain in horses is not commonly diagnosed, but it may be more common than we realize in older performance horses.

February 24, 2023

Exertional rhabdomyolysis syndrome affects muscles in the horse. Feeding the correct diet can help prevent it.

January 26, 2015

Shoeing changes can help with certain conditions but any change must be considered carefully so as to not damage other structures

June 29, 2015

Navicular disease is a common