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Horse Health

Horse Illustrated has hundreds of articles on horse health topics, such as certain diseases and conditions, how to improve horse wellbeing, and how to help your sick horse. Find articles about veterinary exams, dental exams, horse diseases, horse conditions, research studies on horse health, supplements, veterinary treatments, surgeries, diagnostic tools and their uses, equine emergencies, and more. Learn how to help your horse behave for the vet and the farrier, how to budget for veterinary bills, more on stretching and equine chiropractic care, rehabilitating a horse, etc.

Conditions discussed include colic, laminitis, Cushing’s, ulcers, arthritis, infectious diseases (West Nile, strangles, etc.), hives and other skin conditions, and many more. For owners wanting to help their equine partners feel their best, we have it all.

How the Vet Direct Safety Net Program is Helping Horse Owners

Through the Vet Direct Safety Net Program, a Kentucky horse lover helped her veterinarian get funds to help during her…

2 weeks ago

How to Clean a Horse’s Sheath

If you’ve never cleaned a horse’s sheath, you probably have questions. First and foremost, is it really necessary? And more…

2 weeks ago

Equine Insurance Policies

Insurance. It’s a fact of life for most adults. We insure our vehicles, homes, businesses—even our smartphones. We buy life…

1 month ago

Treatment of Equine Tendon Injuries

Tendon injuries are a diagnosis every equine owner dreads. Here’s what to do to ensure the best outcome in the…

1 month ago

A Guide to Grazing Muzzles

Over the years, I’ve owned multiple horses that required a grazing muzzle, including my current two. I consider myself a…

1 month ago

Botulism in Horses

Though you may not have thought much about it, botulism is a very real threat to the wellbeing of a…

2 months ago

Practical Horse Care: Four Must-Have Products for Every Equine Owner

Horse ownership comes with incredible rewards: the thrill of a pleasure ride, the camaraderie of competition, and the deep bond…

2 months ago

An Overview of Strangles in Horses

Strangles. The name of the disease itself can allude to a terrible demise, but most horses that contract strangles recover…

3 months ago

Equine Sedation 101

It's likely that at some point during a horse’s life, he will need to be sedated, either for a routine…

3 months ago

Senior Horse Care 101

Senior horses gradually require additional care as they age. Whether it’s handling heat and humidity, flies, or changes in diet…

3 months ago