As you shake the grain bucket to call your horse in for dinner, he lifts his head in acknowledgement. Slowly, he ambles toward you, then he abruptly stops, looks at his side and proceeds to lie down. Not only...
Some of the most memorable rides are those enjoyed on a quiet, remote trail. Nothing could be finer. Without a worry in sight, your mind roams free as you absorb the beauty of the day and connect with your...
Q: My horse recently collapsed on me. After finding no real cause my vet sent in a blood test. The results came back showing he was anemic. Is this a chronic condition? What might be causing it, and how...
We all know it’s important to vaccinate our horses, but do we really know a lot about the diseases we are trying to guard against? Understanding these diseases can go a long way toward helping you make educated decisions...
Summertime means spending more time with your horse, whether it’s hitting the show circuit, trail riding or just hanging out. Unfortunately, flies are also a part of this otherwise bucolic season. Regardless of where you keep your horse, during...
Did you know that there are literally hundreds of different proteins in a horse’s body? Dr. Juliet Getty offers this mini-lesson to help the horse owner or caretaker understand the importance of feeding high-quality protein to optimize the horse’s...
Q: My horse foundered a little over a month ago. How long does it take for a horse to fully recover from founder? He can now execute all gaits properly, but I was wondering if there are any precautions...
Whether you ride dressage, hunter/jumper or eventing, there is a certain level of show-ring presentation that is expected. It varies slightly from one discipline to another, but these tips will help you get your horse looking his best for...
Although you may never think about it, the largest organ in your horse’s body is his skin. More than just a fuzzy coat to groom, your horse’s skin not only is his first line of defense against injury and...
By Bryan Waldridge, DVMFew sights are worse than the tragedy of malnourished or starved horses. It is important to consider that not all underweight horses are the victims of abuse or neglect. Occasionally, horses may have or be recovering...
