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Horse Care

Sweet Dreams: How Horses Sleep

All horse owners know the familiar and somehow aesthetically pleasing outline of a dozing horse: one hind leg bent in…

11 years ago

Ask the Vet: The First Signs of Lameness

  Q: What’s the correct course of action if my horse suddenly comes up lame with no apparent injury? Do…

11 years ago

Ask the Vet: Horse Eye Injuries

  In our Ask the Vet column, Dr. Lydia Gray answers your horse-health questions at horseillustrated.com/AskTheVet. Got a question for…

11 years ago

Digestive Supplements for Horses

  Most equine digestive supplements have been formulated with the two greatest digestive problems in mind: gastric ulcers and colic.…

11 years ago

The Amazing — and Troublesome — Equine Digestive System

It may seem strange that a horse can essentially live in a field full of salad and yet maintain good…

11 years ago

Behind the Scenes at the Maker’s Mark Secretariat Center: New Homes

This year, Horse Illustrated will be giving readers a behind-the-scenes look at the Maker’s Mark Secretariat Center (MMSC) in Lexington,…

11 years ago

What Causes a Horse to Stumble?

It’s a beautiful day and you are trotting along on your favorite horse enjoying the harmonious feeling. And, then suddenly…

11 years ago

5 Things to Know Before Bringing Home a Rescue Horse

Sadly, there is a never ending supply of horses that have been neglected, abandoned, or abused. Anyone with a warm…

11 years ago

Taking Care of Your Horse’s Tendons

Horses that compete at high levels in strenuous sports are able to do because they've been properly conditioned. Gradual build…

11 years ago

Winter Shoeing Solutions for Horses

For horse owners in colder locales, keeping horses safe while snow and ice blanket the ground can be a tricky…

11 years ago