We ask a lot from our horses' backs. Here are some resources for helping to care for this sensitive structure.
Finding an Equine ChiropractorA pain-free guide to choosing a reputable equine practitioner. Read more >>
Acupuncture Acupuncture, perhaps the best-known Chinese...
Now back to health, Cheyenne poses with her devoted owner, Jacki Moxley. Photo: Cindy HaleJacki Moxley has a lot to be thankful for. Her 11-year-old sorrel mare, Cheyenne, not only survived a traumatic injury that led to the loss...
Inflammatory Remarks
A veterinarian offers guidance on how to manage and prevent arthritis in your horse. Read more >>Joint Venture
Keep your horse's joints running smoothly. Read more >>Getting the Point of Joint Injections
Top veterinarians share opinions on the risks and rewards...
A lot of horses aren’t treated to a posh bed each night. Many spend much of their lives in dry paddocks or corrals, where the ground can be quite unforgiving. Over time, open sores can develop on the front...
According to Kathryn Watts who heads up Rocky Mountain Research & Consulting Inc., there is no advantage to feeding “old” hay to horses that need lower nutritional requirements as a result of health conditions such as obesity or lamintis....
If your horse wears shoes, you've probably had one go missing at some point. Horse shoes often get stuck in the mud and twist off. If your horse has a long stride, he can pull a front shoe off with his...
How do horses see the world around them? Learning about how horses view their surroundings helps us better understand equine behavior and in turn makes us better horse people. We asked Paul E. Miller, DVM, Diplomate ACVO, Clinical Professor...
Regular dental exams by a trained professional should be part of your horse’s health maintenance program. Young horses need dental care more often than older horses; horses between the age of 2 and 5 should have a dental...
Checking your horse's vital signs is an important way to monitor your horse's health. Here, Dr. Janice Posnikoff shows us how. Read more about collecting vital signs and download a chart of essential equine vital signs here.See more horse videos >>
