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Horse Care

Horses and the Law

Owning a horse is supposed to be fun. But misunderstanding equine-related legal issues can cause horse owners hassle and heartache,…

15 years ago

Heaves in Horses

You’re in the barn aisle tacking up your horse when he ducks his head and expels a harsh, dry cough.…

15 years ago

RAO: The Source of the Problem

When communicating with your vet, you should consider the following checklist to relay any history and information that might shed…

15 years ago

Change in Terminology: COPD vs. RAO

Not too long ago, heaves was more commonly referred to as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD. In recent years,…

15 years ago

Question of the Week: Crowding

Q: I just purchased a three-year-old gelding. Whenever I walk him on a lead, he crowds me. He's still getting…

15 years ago

Research Shows That More Than 20 Percent of Horses are Too Fat

It's well-known that obesity rates in humans are alarmingly high in the western world. In the United States, nearly two-thirds…

15 years ago

Why does my horse cough when he is ridden?

Q: I have a gelding in his late-20s. He is still sound and healthy, except that he coughs when he…

15 years ago

Winter Nutrition Tip: Don’t Forget the Water

Piles of fluffy snow in your pasture—and a horse that nibbles at them—might make you think your horse is all…

15 years ago

Question of the Week: Correctly Cooling Out

Q: I have heard that you can't let a horse drink water if he’s still hot after working because it…

15 years ago

Question of the Week: Why does my horse stumble?

Q: My horse is about to turn 16, and I've noticed that he will trip or miss a step in…

15 years ago