Joint Supplements Arthritis and degenerative joint disease are common problems in performance horses. They can often be managed with joint…
Insulin Resistance When starches and sugars are consumed, the body releases insulin, a hormone that cues absorption and storage of…
Hay When purchasing hay for your horse, assess its freshness; it should not be dusty or smell moldy or musty.…
Grazing Good-quality pasture is a wonderful source of energy, protein, fiber and vitamins. Horses enjoy grazing and are designed to…
Fiber Unlike humans, horses are able to extract energy from the fiber in their diet. The fiber is converted to…
Q: Can you feed a purebred Arabian straight alfalfa? I have an 8-year-old Arabian mare who is underweight. The vet…
What do you do when your horse comes in from the pasture with a loose shoe? You might be tempted…
To help your horse overcome his trailering fears, you have to look at it from his perspective. As prey animals,…
Points, hooks, waves and ramps…they may not sound connected, but all four are common abnormalities that equine dentists regularly address…
Q: My horse has been diagnosed with severe ringbone. I know he’ll never be ridden again, but I want to…