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Horse Care

Untouchable Ears

Q: My mare had a serious ear infection that required weeks of treatment. Now she’s extremely head shy. It’s an…

14 years ago


Overuse of Stretches Could Be Harmful to Horses

Many riders include stretches as part of their horse's regular workout with the belief that it will help him stay…

14 years ago

International Charities Help Equine Victims of Poverty

Here in the United States, there has been a great deal of press on the plight of horses abandoned, neglected and…

14 years ago

Question of the Week: Grumpy with the Girth

Q: I take lessons at a busy stable and ride an older gelding. While he’s being groomed and tacked up…

14 years ago

Nine Tips for Preparing Your Horse for Spring

Dr. Kristina Hiney, PhD, Equine Nutrition Advisor for Omega Fields®, has prepared a series of Seasonal Tips which can be…

14 years ago

Lameness Exam: When to Seek a Professional

“The vast majority of lameness issues can be resolved in the field,” notes Carter E. Judy, DVM, Dipl. ACVS, staff…

14 years ago

Safe Conditioning

Many horses in states with cold winters get several months off due to snow, freezing temperatures and short daylight hours.…

14 years ago

Mystery Lameness

What should you do when your horse’s mystery lameness defies diagnosis? Our experts suggest that you: Seek a second opinion.…

14 years ago

Inside an Equine Lameness Exam

If you own a horse long enough, chances are that at some point he is going to come up lame.…

14 years ago

Bucking in Company

Q: My ex-racehorse is calm and quiet when ridden alone on the trails. On group trail rides, he’s fine at…

14 years ago