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Horse Health

Ask the Vet: Blankets and Shelter for Horses in Winter

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

11 years ago

Ask the Vet: Monitoring a Horse’s Weight in Winter

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

11 years ago

The Year of Laminitis

This year seemed much like the other 7 years I’d spent in Tennessee, until nearly all the horses I work…

11 years ago

Horse Health in Winter: Winter Riding

Although the thought of riding in the winter may not sound pleasant, there are many good reasons to maintain at…

11 years ago

Horse Health in Winter: Shelter

Protection from the elements is a basic tenet of animal care, and owning a horse is no exception. But what…

11 years ago

Horse Health in Winter: Winter Weight

Weight loss is the most common health issue seen in horses during the winter. Knowing when and how much extra…

11 years ago

Horse Health in Winter: Water

Just as feed considerations are important for your horse during the winter, water is too. The greatest danger in winter…

11 years ago

Horse Health in Winter: Grooming and Hoofcare

For your horse’s skin health, whether or not you choose to ride during the winter should not impact your regular…

11 years ago

Horse Health in Winter: Blanketing

  Perhaps the quintessential question of winter horsekeeping is, to blanket or not to blanket? If you decide to clip…

11 years ago

Horse Health in Winter: The Older Horse

  Senior horses are the most challenging to care for during the winter months. Generally, poor dentition is the reason…

11 years ago