As veterinary medicine continues to expand and researchers develop new methods, other options for managing arthritis in horses are emerging. Extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT) has been used on horses with arthritis since 1998. This therapy applies small but...
There was a time in the not-so-distant past when a horse with a broken leg was considered a hopeless case. Today, thanks to major advancements in veterinary medicine, many horses with lower-limb fractures can be saved and go on...
While coat condition is important, it is not the sole indicator of equine health. Veterinarians will, however, look at coat condition as a piece of the equine health puzzle; they'll assess it along with body condition score and other...
How could something as beautiful and elegant as a horse be dangerous? Easily. Consider his sheer size alone - 1000 pounds or more of mass, muscle, and agility combined with a powerful flight-fight instinct. We humans are fragile in...
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’ve had my 10-year-old Quarter horse gelding...
In these cooler fall months, a bit of rain and a burst of the last remaining summer warmth can cause a growth spurt in your pasture. This sudden increase in rich grass can put your horse at risk for...
The ad read: Beginner safe horse needs a good home. Extensive trail experience. Easy to handle. Since the price was right too, I rushed up to see this Quarter Horse mare for myself. She was calm and stood quietly...
As fresh, crisp, fall air starts to fill the barn and trail ride vistas turn into paint pallets of colorful foliage, a vet visit may be the farthest thing from your mind. After all, your horse had his spring...
Does this sight send your horse into panic mode? Read on for advice on dealing with needlephobia. Photo: Leslie PotterAs a vet, I am always pleasantly surprised by the large percentage of horses that don’t seem to mind needles....
Ensuring that your horse has all the paperwork necessary to horse show either locally our out-of-state can sometimes be a supreme effort in time management. You have to be sure your vet can have a Coggins and a health...
