The current economic downturn and the closure of the United States’ three horse slaughter plants have caused a surge in the number of unwanted horses. The question of where they will end up looms over the heads of horse...
In this installment of "Two Minutes with Tab," Certified Journeyman Farrier Tab Pigg looks at a horse with under run heels and shows how targeted trimming can help correct this issue.https://youtu.be/RBy6V-8N6Kk Certified Journeyman Farrier Tab Pigg is a technical specialist...
In this installment of "Two Minutes with Tab," Certified Journeyman Farrier Tab Pigg discusses basic hoof care and shows a trim on a barefoot hoof. He explains what he is doing and why as well as the ultimate goal...
Add this to your collection of useful horse facts that (surprise!) you actually needed to know: Horses don’t have a gallbladder because horses are designed to eat constantly.We humans, on the other hand, eat few, relatively large meals. Our...
The fall is a time of lovely colors, family get-togethers and winding down the busy show season. However, fall is often a time of increased colic calls to veterinarians. While not all colic can be prevented, paying attention to...
Various forms of developmental orthopedic disease most often appears in foals and young horses that have not yet finished growing. Photo: Leslie PotterEvery owner of a young horse hopes that the youngster will grow up to achieve his maximum...
This image from the May/June 1981 issue of Horse Illustrated shows a vet administering anthelmintic drugs via nasogastric tube.Veterinary care for horses has progressed by leaps and bounds since the days when equines were working animals. Today's horses live...
One of the most devastating equine diseases is laminitis. With myriad causes, no fully reliable treatment and often a dismal prognosis in severe cases, laminitis is a dreaded diagnosis. A new collection of research published by the Equine Veterinary...
Basic ChartDetailed ChartKeeping track of your horse's routine health care is one of the best steps to ensuring his lifelong wellness, but it can also be a challenge. Between deworming, hoof care, dentistry and veterinary visits, there's a lot...
Diet affects behavior. This makes sense. A well-fed horse is healthy. And a healthy horse feels good. Conversely, a poorly-nourished horse is suffering. A variation in hormone levels, for example, can have a temporary effect on how the horse...
