When vaccination time rolls around, do you know what to expect after your horse’s immunizations? Every horse owner expects their vaccinated horse to be protected from disease, but some horse owners don’t expect to see a reaction that may occur...
Equine protozoal myeloencephalitis (EPM) is an infection of the brain and spinal cord of horses by single-celled parasites known as protozoa. EPM, which is the most commonly diagnosed neurological disorder in horses, can be a permanently debilitating or fatal...
Photo Courtesy Georgetown Equine Scholars ProgramFormer KyEHC Horse of the Week Lotawana is going to college!Lotawana is a 4-year-old, off-the-track Thoroughbred that two Georgetown College Equine Scholars, Jeanne Shearer and Ashlyn Andserson-Keelin (both Freshman), will be fostering through the remainder...
Oh, how we love to ride in the winter! Our toes and fingers might be painfully cold, but our hearts are warmed by the sound of our horses' hooves and the sweet smell of their breath in the frosty...
There are plenty of ways to help local rescues. Adopting or fostering a rescue horse is one way, and while many of us would love to do so, it usually is not practical. Volunteering is a great way to...
Much has been made about all the extras and the precise care the barefoot horse needs. Some of this advice is valid, but some of it should be carefully considered. Here's what the experts have to say:
Hoof Boots:
"I have...
The evolution of resistant parasites necessitates a new approach to deworming; one that helps determine the right horses to deworm, the right dewormer to use and the right time of the year for treatment. That is why Intervet/Schering-Plough Animal...
There’s something aesthetically appealing about a horse with a long, thick tail. But unless your horse is genetically blessed with such an attribute you have to work to achieve that look. Brushing a tail is one of the worst...
A new program has been formed that aims to help unwanted horses across the United States. On Dec. 8, Intervet/Schering-Plough Animal Health and the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) unveiled the Unwanted Horse Veterinary Relief Campaign (UHVRC), a...
A new program has been formed that aims to help unwanted horses across the United States. On Dec. 8, Intervet/Schering-Plough Animal Health and the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) unveiled the Unwanted Horse Veterinary Relief Campaign (UHVRC), a...
