Stress. We all suffer from it to some degree, and some of us deal with it better than others. The same goes for our horses. Diet, environment, training, competition and social situations can be causes for stress in 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 breed. He recently developed some swelling around the fetlock and cannons of both back legs. One was worse than...
You’ve waited 11 long months for your mare to produce a healthy, vibrant foal. You have painstakingly ensured that she has had the right feed, the right vaccinations and the best pre-natal care available.Now what? Here’s what to expect...
A vet prepares vaccines for a horse's annual spring shots.
Q: With my dog and cat, vaccination schedules are becoming more spread out as research shows that they are still protected with an initial kitten/puppy series well into their middle...
If your horse is receiving plenty of feed but isn't gaining weight, look at some other factors that could be contributing to his weight loss.Sudden or chronic weight loss in any animal is cause for concern and your horse...
In this 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: My horse and I live in New England, and we...
Although they are athletic creatures by nature, horses are not all that different from us when it comes to getting out of shape after months of inactivity.
If you aspire to a performance sport with your horse, he needs...
The dog days of summer aren’t over yet and you and your horse might be feeling the brunt of the summer sunshine. Although the heat can put a cramp on your riding plans, if your horse spends daylight out...
Q: I pull my horse’s shoes when he’s not in hard work and in the winter. However, his feet seem sore even after a few weeks of going barefoot. He mostly lives on pasture turnout unless the weather is...
Most horse people have heard of the practice of soaking hay before feeding it. Hay has long been soaked in water as a way to get rid of dust. Horses with recurrent airway obstruction, allergies or other respiratory conditions...
