How do horses see the world around them? Learning about how horses view their surroundings helps us better understand equine behavior and in turn makes us better horse people. We asked Paul E. Miller, DVM, Diplomate ACVO, Clinical Professor...
Regular dental exams by a trained professional should be part of your horse’s health maintenance program. Young horses need dental care more often than older horses; horses between the age of 2 and 5 should have a dental...
Creating small braids in a horse's mane is one of the common tricks used to control a mane. However, if your horse’s mane is thick, wispy, or a few inches too short, then you’ve probably realized it can be...
Florida's agriculture commissioner Charles Bronson is pushing horse owners to vaccinate their horses as the number of confirmed Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) cases is on the rise in the state.Bronson says 45 cases have been confirmed in the first...
Did you know that horses can become dehydrated or get sunburn in hot weather—just like you! If you live in an area that heats up in the summer, you should protect your horse from hot-weather hazards. Here are 20...
Did you know that horses can become dehydrated or get sunburn in hot weather—just like you! If you live in an area that heats up in the summer, you should protect your horse from hot-weather hazards. Here are 20...
Checking your horse's vital signs is an important way to monitor your horse's health. Here, Dr. Janice Posnikoff shows us how. Read more about collecting vital signs and download a chart of essential equine vital signs here.See more horse videos >>
Concern about the health of our environment is rising, and many horse owners are part of the growing contingency of people stepping up to care for our planet. Maintaining healthy pastures, controlling runoff and implementing good manure management methods...
When it comes to first aid preparedness, humans aren’t the only ones to consider. From scrapes to sprains, horses need emergency care, too. Experienced trail riders recommend assembling equine-friendly first aid kits and carry them in a saddlebag or...
