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Horse Health

Poisonous Blister Beetles

Cantharidin, the highly toxic substance found in blister beetles, can cause severe complications and death if ingested by your horse.…

17 years ago


Chill Out Brings Doubt

Researchers in Australia* are warning that there “is an urgent need for research” to confirm the efficacy and safety of…

17 years ago

Seven Tips for Preventing Colic

1. Routine: Keeping a consistent daily routine is important for horses. Any change in a horse’s routine can lead to…

17 years ago

Riding After Deworming

Q: I have a 12-year-old gelding on a regular deworming program (I rotate ivermectin, pyrantel pamoate, fenbendazole, and praziquantel/ivermectin) and…

17 years ago

Trail Riding Injuries

Getting out on the trail gives you and your horse an opportunity to enjoy a change of scenery or a…

17 years ago

The Stresses of Easy Living

It's a wonderful feeling to know that you're doing the best you can for your horse. When you consider how…

17 years ago

Equine Tendon and Ligament Injuries

After his long winter off, you’ve put your horse through a springtime conditioning regimen, and he’s ready for competitions, weekend…

18 years ago

Managing Your Deworming Program

There once was a time when deworming was deemed a fairly straightforward task. Simply rotate between chemical classes in the…

18 years ago

Balancing Your Horse’s Diet to Achieve an Ideal Weight

Like people, some horses seem to stay fat off the smell of an empty feed sack, while others can consume…

18 years ago

Mud-Related Health Problems

Springtime brings warmer weather, greener grass and longer hours of daylight. It also brings one of the biggest challenges horse…

18 years ago