Although we appreciate the rain, moist environments can wreak havoc on horses. Scratches (pastern dermatitis) have a variety of names depending on where you live, but the treatment is the …
Read moreWhat Is The Best Treatment For Scratches In Horses?
What can a few tiny blister beetles do to your 1000-pound horse? More damage than you would think. When it comes to blister beetles (Epicauta), even just a few grams …
Read moreWhat Do Blister Beetles Do To Horses? What You Need to Know
One of the hardest parts about breeding is the anticipation of getting back in the saddle if your broodmare doubles as your riding mount. But how soon can you ride …
Read moreMy Mare Foaled: How Soon Can You Get Back In The Saddle?
It could happen to anyone – one day your horse has a beautiful, luscious tail and then BAM! He’s started rubbing the hair out on trees, fences, gates, stall doors …
Do you know what your normal horse respiratory rate (RR) is? If you own or lease a horse, or care for other horses, knowing how to properly take a horse …
Just about every horse owner, especially those with older horses, has wondered, how quickly can a horse founder on grass? A founder can be a serious illness, but it is …
Understanding the symptoms of ulcers in horses is important, as they can be a common occurrence that can be very uncomfortable for them. There are several things that may cause ulcers …
When To Euthanize A Horse With Cushing’s? It is a painful question for the loving owner of a horse. Since horses are now living longer than ever before, this is …
Read moreThe Challenging Question: When To Euthanize A Horse With Cushing’s?
We all want to keep our horses in perfect health and that often involves a lot of hands-on, close-contact work. Rabies and ringworm are two diseases that might be on …
What is the best month to breed a horse? You’ve finalized your decision to breed, you’ve picked your stallion, and now it’s time to pick the exposure date! Is there …
Read moreBreeding Season: Choosing The Right Month For Your Mare
