Your normally mild-mannered horse has begun to toss his head, refusing directions and acting impatient when you ask him to wait. While under tack, he slams on the brakes and rubs his nose on his legs, jump standards or...
If your horse was suffering from colic, would you be able to tell right away that something was wrong with him? You need to know the signs of colic so you can call the veterinarian immediately.Colic is a serious...
Q: What is the best way to exercise my 27-year-old mare with arthritis? I spend most of my time riding my younger horse, but my mare needs exercise too.A: Any horse with arthritis benefits from the ability to...
As a horse person, you’re familiar with a host of creepy-crawlies: horse flies, black flies, horn flies, deer flies, gnats, chiggers, spiders and ticks, just to name a few. While many owners are well aware of the hazards the...
The most important day of your colt’s life has arrived: he’s just been gelded. Your veterinarian has taken care of the tricky bits (controlling bleeding, recovering your horse from anesthesia, providing pain medication, etc.) but now that she’s fifteen...
Equine hydration is always a concern, but it is critically important during times of stress, such as while traveling, after exercise or amid extremely hot and humid weather.
How Much Water Does a Horse Drink in a Day?
The average...
Q: I have a gelding and was recently told that I should clean his sheath to remove the bean. What are beans, and do all geldings get them? What would happen if the sheath was left uncleaned?
A: It...
Q: I have a 16-year-old mare that recently had colic surgery. She will be on stall rest for two months, with the exception of two 30-minute hand walks each day. How can I get her back into shape once...
There are a multitude of options available to ease the ache of equine arthritis—even more than there were just a few years ago. While there may be a plethora of prescription arthritis products available in your first-aid kit, there...
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 five horses, three of which...
