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Horse Health

Twitching Horses: How Does It Work?

Twitching is a method used to subdue horses without the use of drugs. It is frequently used for basic veterinary…

9 years ago

Horse Owners Warned of Anaplasmosis Risk

There are several different ailments that could cause a horse to have an increased temperature, decreased appetite, and lethargic behavior.…

9 years ago

Ask The Vet: Cannon Bone Crud

Q: What is the fungus horses get on the front of their cannon bones on their back legs and how…

9 years ago

Ask the Vet: Bot Egg Removal

iStock/Thinkstock  In our Ask the Vet column, Dr. Lydia Gray answers your horse-health questions at horseillustrated.com/AskTheVet. Got a question for…

9 years ago

Ask the Vet: Warts in Horses

  In our Ask the Vet column, Dr. Lydia Gray answers your horse-health questions at horseillustrated.com/AskTheVet. Got a question for…

9 years ago

Exercise for Senior Horses

Certainly as humans age, we take it easy. Maybe running marathons is out, but mall walking is in. Or skiing…

9 years ago

The Top Health Issues in Older Horses

Just like with people, certain diseases and conditions affect horses at different ages. As your horse ages, training your eye…

9 years ago

Ask the Vet: Adjusting to Pasture

Q: I just recently purchased a 15-year-old gelding. He has only been on hay feed, not grass pasture. We've had…

9 years ago

Nutrition Tips for Senior Horses

  As your horse ages, his nutritional needs will change. Providing your senior horse with the right nutrition is key…

9 years ago

Hidden Hazards at the Barn

Horses are curious creatures, known for sticking their noses (and legs) where they don’t belong. At first glance, you may…

9 years ago