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Horse Care

A Horse’s Sense of Humor

Horses display playful behaviors with other horses. For the safety of human handlers, it's important to make sure these behaviors…

10 years ago

The Dry Lot Diary

By Erin Hsu Conceptually, it all seems very simple: To lose weight, one needs to exercise more and eat less.…

10 years ago

Ask the Vet: Nutrition Changes for Horse Show Season

  In this column, Dr. Lydia Gray answers your horse-health questions at horseillustrated.com/AskTheVet. Got a question for Dr. Gray? Send…

10 years ago

Get Your Horse Fit

Although they are athletic creatures by nature, horses are not all that different from us when it comes to getting…

10 years ago

Prevent Sunburn in Horses

The dog days of summer aren’t over yet and you and your horse might be feeling the brunt of the…

10 years ago

Barefoot Horses and Sore Hooves

Q: I pull my horse’s shoes when he’s not in hard work and in the winter. However, his feet seem…

10 years ago

Should You Soak Your Horse’s Hay?

Most horse people have heard of the practice of soaking hay before feeding it. Hay has long been soaked in…

10 years ago

What to Do When Your Horse Has an Eye Injury

When horses itch, their only line of defense is to find a scratching post, and they’ll use anything that’s handy.…

10 years ago

Ten Steps to a Healthier Horse

Spring and fall wellness exams are a great time for your vet to learn what's normal for your horse. A…

10 years ago

Help for the Horse on Stall Rest

Keeping a horse confined to a stall is sometimes a necessary evil if he is sick, injured or recovering from…

10 years ago