Horses are curious creatures, known for sticking their noses (and legs) where they don’t belong. At first glance, you may think that everything is in order on your property. But once you look closely, it might surprise you how...
Crisp, clear evenings and changing leaves are some of the top reasons why fall has some of the best trail riding weather of the year. There are fewer bugs around, too, but many tick species are still active until...
In our Ask the Vet column, Dr. Lydia Gray answers your horse-health questions.Q: Why do we give shots in spring? Can I have my vet give them in the fall instead? A: You can absolutely work with your veterinarian and...
In our Ask the Vet column, Dr. Lydia Gray answers your horse-health questions at horseillustrated.com/AskTheVet. Got a question for Dr. Gray? Send it to hc-editor@luminamedia.com and use subject line "Ask the Vet."Q: I have an 11-year-old Saddlebred gelding. He...
Gradually switching your horse to a different primary feed--such as from hay to pasture--is much safer than an abrupt switch. Read on to find out why.It has long been understood that when switching a horses feed the change should...
In our Ask the Vet column, Dr. Lydia Gray answers your horse-health questions.Q: We have had a few pasture horses develop "summer sores" on their lower lips, and I've heard it is caused by a fly-borne parasite. They were...
In our Ask the Vet column, Dr. Lydia Gray answers your horse-health questions at horseillustrated.com/AskTheVet. Got a question for Dr. Gray? Send it to hc-editor@luminamedia.com and use subject line "Ask the Vet."Roaring is fairly common in Thoroughbreds, but isn't...
Most commonly referred to as a "roach back,” kyphosis is an abnormally convex portion of the spine, usually occurring in the lumbar region, explains Dr. Larkspur Carroll, owner of CORE Therapies, a veterinary equine and chiropractic clinic. "Kyphosis is...
Q: My vet recently told me that my horse should be on a Vitamin E supplement since he has no access to pasture. I went online to research my options but now I’m SO confused! There seem to be...
Long summer evenings are perfect for leisurely after-work trail rides and schooling sessions. But even the idyllic summer season isn’t without a few problems. Here’s how to tackle horse health issues this season.
Hydration
An average 1,000-pound horse drinks roughly...
