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Horse Health

Epiphysitis in Growing Horses

Q: I have a fast-growing, somewhat overweight 2 ½-year-old gelding. He is already 15.3 hands, which is large for his…

10 years ago

Newborn Horse Learning

You’ve waited 11 long months for your mare to produce a healthy, vibrant foal. You have painstakingly ensured that she…

10 years ago

Vaccination Frequency for Horses

A vet prepares vaccines for a horse's annual spring shots. Q: With my dog and cat, vaccination schedules are becoming…

10 years ago

Causes for a Horse Losing Weight

If your horse is receiving plenty of feed but isn't gaining weight, look at some other factors that could be…

10 years ago

Ask the Vet: Nutrition Changes for Horse Show Season

  In this column, Dr. Lydia Gray answers your horse-health questions at horseillustrated.com/AskTheVet. Got a question for Dr. Gray? Send…

10 years ago

Get Your Horse Fit

Although they are athletic creatures by nature, horses are not all that different from us when it comes to getting…

10 years ago

Prevent Sunburn in Horses

The dog days of summer aren’t over yet and you and your horse might be feeling the brunt of the…

10 years ago

Barefoot Horses and Sore Hooves

Q: I pull my horse’s shoes when he’s not in hard work and in the winter. However, his feet seem…

10 years ago

Should You Soak Your Horse’s Hay?

Most horse people have heard of the practice of soaking hay before feeding it. Hay has long been soaked in…

10 years ago

What to Do When Your Horse Has an Eye Injury

When horses itch, their only line of defense is to find a scratching post, and they’ll use anything that’s handy.…

10 years ago