Q: My farrier was out the other day, and as he nailed on one of my horse’s new shoes, my horse flinched and pulled back suddenly, which is totally unlike him. Everything seemed OK until a couple days later...
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I went to the barn recently only to find my horse seemed depressed and uninterested in his dinner. Because I was concerned about colic, I immediately called the vet. It turned out he had a fever. Was there anything...
You open the stall door to put a halter on your horse and as you lead him out, you notice his back legs are very swollen. While it looks bad, he doesn’t seem to be more than mildly uncomfortable...
Q: How often do you need to stop and offer your horse water during a long-distance trailer ride? And how often should horses be allowed off the trailer to stretch their legs?A: As you suspect, trailering is not only...
Throughout 2015, Dr. Lydia Gray answers your horse health questions. Q: I've always heard that floating is necessary because unfloated teeth can interfere with the bit. I only ride my horse in a bitless bridle. Does that mean he doesn't...
Q: I have an older horse who drops a lot of grain when he eats. However, he doesn't seem to have any trouble with hay or grass. Is he just messy? Is there something else that would cause him...
Q: Why do horses have their wolf teeth removed?A: Let’s begin with some basic equine dental anatomy. Horses have six incisors on the top and six incisors on the bottom. That may seem obvious but did you know that...
Q: I am finding raw spots on the skin beneath the saddle up by my horse’s withers and am not sure what to do about it. I don’t see any problem with how the saddle sits on his back...
Q: I have a coming 3-year-old Quarter Horse gelding that is doing great with training, but I have noticed that he has an underbite. Is there a certain way that I should have the bit fitted? Will he be...
If you’re new to horses, it can take some time to learn all the ins-and-outs of routine equine vet care. From vaccinations and hoof care to feed, supplements, and exercise, equine health is a complex subject. Dental care in...
