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Horse Care

Spring Checklist for Horse Owners

VETERINARY PROCEDURES Annual vaccinations Nutrition and body condition assessment Dentistry Sheath cleaning for male horses Final foaling preparations for pregnant mares…

13 years ago

Dewormer Chemical Classes

Click the image to download a .pdf of the dewormer chemical classes chart. Many veterinarians advise rotating different deworming “chemical classes”…

13 years ago

Rabies reminders for horse owners after Colorado horse tests positive

Rabies is always fatal and there is no treatment once an animal is infected. However, a safe and effective vaccine…

13 years ago

Fly Control Resources

Nothing ruins your summer-riding fun like swarms of flies and other biting insects. Besides being annoying, these pests can spread…

13 years ago

Preventing Tail Rubbing

In the good old, bad old days, we used to think tail rubbing was just an annoying habit. Take a…

13 years ago

Can an Abused Horse Be Saved?

Horse for Sale: After reading the ad in the local paper, you stop by the “farm” to check out the…

13 years ago

Rotating Dewormer Classes

Rotating Classes All dewormers are not alike. Each dewormer has an active ingredient (chemical) to control parasites in your horse.…

13 years ago

Researchers warn of antibiotic resistance in horses

On Behalf of the Equine Research Coordination Group Though routinely discussed in human medicine, antibiotic resistance is rapidly becoming an…

13 years ago

Preventing arthritis in senior horses

Senior horses can continue to have happy, healthy careers with proper joint care and treatment. Photo: Leslie Potter "Oh, the…

13 years ago

A Good Start for Healthy Horse Joints

The challenges of training a young horse are almost as plentiful as the joys; the rewards of accomplishment can feel…

13 years ago