Q: My horse is prone to shoe boils on his elbows. What are the health risks and how do I prevent this problem?
A: A shoe boil refers to an inflammation of the bursal sac of the elbow and is...
A horse that over-reaches grabs the heels of his front feet with the toes of his hind feet. Often, a horse is predisposed to over-reaching due to a compact build and disproportionately long legs. Performance horses are also in...
We ask a lot from our horses' backs. Here are some resources for helping to care for this sensitive structure.Finding an Equine Chiropractor
A pain-free guide to choosing a reputable equine practitioner. Read more >>Acupuncture
Acupuncture, perhaps the best-known Chinese medical technique,...
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1. and 2. Ping and Pong, both these critters presented the same way. They both came in from the field limping. The way I see it – either they are...
I’ll list 20 situations, and you jot down a big E for emergency or a big N for not! And let’s pretend you discover the horse’s difficulty on, say, Labor Day weekend, Sunday afternoon.Ping comes in from the...
There was a good reason old Aunt Edna didn’t fancy having young children come visit. Filled with enticing nooks and crannies, trinkets and breakable objects of all kinds, her home was hardly "child proof.”
While you can tell a child,...
The Infectious Disease Committee of the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) has issued revised guidelines for the vaccination of horses. The Committee has made recommendations for the use of vaccines based on the age of the horse and...
Q. I am interested in breeding my maiden mare, but am concerned about EVA. How can I ensure that the semen I use for her artificial insemination is free of this disease?A. Although equine viral arteritis (EVA) typically creates...
Q. I have a 4-year-old warmblood that I want to begin jumping. My vet is going to examine him to determine if his bones are mature enough to start jumping, but what is the process that he goes through...
Q. I have a tendency to spoil my horse with treats (carrots, apples, cookies, peppermints, et cetera). My friends tease me about it and say it’s not good for my horse’s health. Do you have general advice about feeding...
