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Anna O'Brien, DVM

Waiting to Inhale

  Breathe in, breathe out. Simple enough, right? Hardly, as anyone with a cold, allergies or asthma knows. Now think…

6 years ago


The Truth About Equine Cushing’s Disease

  Cushing’s disease is a complex and yet relatively common condition in horses. While it does require medical intervention, this…

7 years ago

Senior Horses Rule

Senior horses really are the champions of their species. These are the mounts that are the bombproof schoolmasters helping shape…

7 years ago

Horse Grooming Controversies

Everyone has their own horse-grooming routine. Favorite brush, mane conditioner, bathing ritual—you name it. There are many right ways to…

7 years ago

The Top Health Issues in Older Horses

Just like with people, certain diseases and conditions affect horses at different ages. As your horse ages, training your eye…

8 years ago

Horse Health in the Summertime

Long summer evenings are perfect for leisurely after-work trail rides and schooling sessions. But even the idyllic summer season isn’t…

8 years ago

Horse Skin Problems and Diseases

  Your horse’s skin is his largest organ. Offering physical protection and temperature control, as well as serving as your…

8 years ago

How to Take Your Horse’s Vital Signs

Knowing how to measure your horse’s vital signs is a skill every horse owner should have. If your horse looks…

8 years ago

Cushing’s Disease in Horses

Simon, a sweet-natured gelding in his late teens, looks shaggy. He’s had a long, wavy coat for months and it’s…

8 years ago

Alleviate Your Horse’s Allergies

Allergies 101 Horses experience allergies that are generated by the same mechanisms as those in humans. An allergic reaction occurs…

9 years ago