With summer just around the corner, many of us are getting ready to enjoy the prime time of our equine-enthusiast lives. Along with the increased activity and travel with our horses comes an increased threat of equine infectious disease,...
“Sweet…”, as a modern term, denotes pleasure and enjoyment. However, for a horse, sweet itch can be anything but “sweet…”.“Sweet Itch, also known as summer eczema or equine dermatitis, is one of several seasonal allergies that your horse may...
Sooner or later, it’s bound to happen. Your horse comes in with a wound that needs attention. Do you know the best first aid for your horse’s needs?“A wound to your horse’s body can take the form of an...
Q: I recently bought a three-year-old mare. The first time we had the farrier out, she immediately became nervous and wouldn't cooperate with them. The farrier's assistant put a chain over her nose, which didn't help at all. Now...
The first day of summer isn't until June 21st, but in the United States, Memorial Day marks the unofficial beginning of the season of beaches, barbeques and long hours spent in the saddle.While you're enjoying the first trail rides...
Internal parasites (“worms”) cause problems for horses of all ages. These freeloaders compromise a horse’s health both directly and indirectly. They’re particularly well-adapted to survive in the horse and in the environment, so controlling them is a constant battle...
Several horses that attended the National Cutting Horse Association (NCHA) Western National Championships in Ogden, Utah from April 29-May 8 have been diagnosed with Equine Herpesvirus (EHV-1). Cases have since been reported in several western states and Canadian provinces.According...
Q: I recently purchased a six-year-old gelding for trail riding. I've noticed that he drools when he is eating grain. I also noticed that he's eaten the bark off two oak trees in his pasture. My other horse has...
Q: I am currently in high school, and I'm interested in becoming an equine vet. What should I look for in a college program? Can I do internships or anything else now that will help me with this career...
Learning how to take your horse's vital signs, and doing it regularly so that you know what's normal for him, will help you recognize when something is wrong with his health.Some horses are high maintenance critters while other horses...
