Q: How do I determine what is a safe weight for a horse to carry? I have received several different answers ranging from 20% of the horse's weight (including tack) to any horse over 15hh can carry 300 pounds...
Throughout 2009, Horse Illustrated has taken you inside the Kentucky Equine Humane Center (KyEHC) in Nicholasville, Ky., for an overview of equine rescue. Hopefully the information you’ve learned has shed some light on the rewards and responsibilities that come...
If you board your horse, a safe and healthy environment for your horse is of utmost importance. With resistance increasing in small strongyles and no new dewormer on the horizon, horse owners should be asking barn managers about parasite...
Q: I have a 2-year-old mini stud with a left hind leg that locks up on him at times. If we walk him backwards, it lets go and he walks and runs fine. The vet diagnosed him with floating...
Vaccinations can protect your horse against diseases that can be serious or even fatal. There are many different types of vaccinations available, but most horses don’t need all of them. However, the American Association of Equine Practitioners recommends that...
As your horse trots out to pasture to catch up with his equine buddies, you notice something not quite right with how he is moving. It’s hard to put your finger on it, but you are sure you hadn’t...
• Equine Core VaccinesReading Assignment: Learn about the core equine vaccines recommended for every horse by the American Association of Equine Practitioners.Video: A vet answers common questions about vaccinating your horse.Quiz: Take these 10 questions to test your knowledge on...
Woodrow Friend, DVM of Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital in Lexington, Kentucky, explains the basics of vaccinating your horse.
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