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Horse Care

Caring for the Traveling Horse

Planes, trains and automobiles – the ability to move horses across the country, and even around the world, has come…

10 years ago


The Spoiled Horse

  Have you made the mistake of coddling your horse and indulging his every whim? Allowing your horse to bump…

10 years ago

Ask the Vet: Filling out in the Hip

  Q: My 8-year-old Quarter Horse is on high-quality grain and a regular deworming program, but he's just not filling…

10 years ago

Ask the Vet: Ulcers and the Hard Keeper

  Q: I have a 15-year-old gelding that I acquired last year. When I first brought him home he was…

10 years ago

Backing for Respect with Clinton Anderson

When a horse lunges forward with his teeth bared or turns his hindquarters and kicks out, it usually evokes one…

10 years ago

Alternative Hoofwear: Thinking Beyond Traditional Horseshoes

  Humans have been nailing shoes to the bottom of horses’ hooves for centuries. In Europe, cast bronze shoes were…

10 years ago

Dental Anomalies in Horses

For the average horse with normal tooth development and regular oral exams, dental care is generally straightforward. Sharp enamel points…

10 years ago

Spring Shots for Horses

Spring is upon us, and it’s time for your veterinarian to check in on your horse. An annual vet visit…

10 years ago

Ask the Vet: Exercising Horses in Cold Weather

  Q: It has been 20 degrees Fahrenheit or colder here for weeks. Is it safe to work my horse…

10 years ago

Ask the Vet: Leaving the Barn Open in Winter

Q: My friend told me that it’s better to keep the windows open in the barn so fresh air circulates,…

10 years ago