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 recently bought an off-track Thoroughbred, and he’s had time to let down as well as a saddle fitter and vet out to check him, and all is fine. He goes pretty well in one direction, but he...
All across the country, grass is on the move—upwards! These are the weeks and months of hay production, and as the grass grows taller and taller, we horse owners get closer and closer to the time when we need...
Everyone wants a gorgeous tail in the show-ring. Once you get to the bigger stock-breed shows, tail extensions are common. Check with your association’s rules, however, before you spring for a tail extension. Arabians and Morgans, for example, must...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Q: My 3-year-old filly has recently become very sensitive around her ears. There is a sheet of white scabs on the inside of each ear. What is this, and why is it causing her pain? Is there anything that...
"Loose horse!”
It’s the shout heard at farms across the land that lets our barn brethren know an equine escapee is heading their way. On occasion our horses get away from us for reasons mostly accidental and unintentional. However,...
