Summer marks the definitive end of hibernation from cold weather and the return to daily riding and weekend shows. As the season wears on, however, the temperature rises, and monitoring horses for overheating and dehydration becomes crucial.
Whether you’re trail...
Should tragedy strike, would you know how to raise an orphan foal? Learn the basics, so you’re prepared and hopefully, you’ll never find yourself in this situation.
The immediate concern is nutrition. If the mare died or had to be...
AAEP Press ReleaseThe American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) has published comprehensive guidelines for the identification, treatment and prevention of Pigeon Fever (Corynebacterium pseudotuberculosis infection), traditionally among the most common infectious diseases in horses in the western United States....
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The heat can wreak havoc on your horse’s health. It can result in dehydration, lethargy and general malaise. Severe heat stress may result in diarrhea and even colic. With the official start of summer just around the...
Your new foal has arrived, and you are undoubtedly thrilled at the prospect of raising him to be a strong, healthy and happy horse. His well-being will take diligent effort during these first few months. Make sure you have...
We are now recognizing a whole new class of injuries made visible though MRI. Tendons and ligaments are throughout the body, including the back, shoulder and stifle, and MRI has been very useful in diagnosing tendon and ligament injuries...
Poor conformation such as long, sloping pasterns can predispose a horse to tendon and ligament damage.There are several factors that contribute to overload and breakdown of tendons and ligaments. The first is conformation. Long sloping pasterns and/or long toes/low...
Horses with long, lean bodies, such as Thoroughbreds, tend to deal with heat better than stockier horses. Photo: Leslie PotterThe long daylight hours and extra free time of summer make riding more accessible than it is in the winter....
When asked about an appropriate treat for overweight horses, equine nutritionist Dr. Juliet M. Getty often recommends apple peels. Just peels? "At nearly 15 grams in a small apple, whole apples are too high in sugar,” she points out....
Did show season sneak up on you and your horse? Does everything about an upcoming show look appealing, except your horse? Well, take heart. Even though the clock is ticking, here are 10 steps that’ll help transform your barn...
