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Horse Care

How to Keep Your Horse Hydrated in the Summer

Along with the fun-filled hours of summer riding comes the responsibility of keeping your horse properly hydrated in the heat.…

10 years ago


A Horse Owner’s Guide to Paying Vet Bills

Horses are unpredictable animals. The old saying that they’re just looking for ways to hurt themselves can sadly ring true…

10 years ago

Summer Health for Senior Horses

  While all horses are affected by summer heat, humidity and insects, older horses seem to be particularly sensitive. One…

10 years ago

Your Horse’s Heart

  When we say a horse "has heart,” we are referring to that extraordinary equine capability of gumption—in short, your…

10 years ago

Ask the Vet: Parasite Control at Boarding Stables

Q: I have been at my boarding barn for almost three years. Other horses rotate in and out for various…

10 years ago

Ask the Vet: Testing for Tapeworms

Q: I’ve been told that fecal testing will not indicate if my horse is infested with tapeworms. So how can…

10 years ago

The Mare Mystique

Mares are a polarizing group: People seem to either love them or loathe them. Because of this great divide, there…

10 years ago

Mosquito Woes: How to Protect Your Horse

Standing water near your horse's home can become breeding grounds for mosquitoes.   Amazing how a tiny insect can cause…

10 years ago

Ask the Vet: Is it safe to work my horse on hills?

Q: My Quarter Horse mare has done most of her training in arenas and flat areas. I’ve heard that hill…

10 years ago

Porcupine Quills and Cactus Spines

Ouch! If you’ve ever had a horse come in from the pasture with a face full of porcupine quills or…

10 years ago