Every horse owner is familiar with the routine of spring vaccinations, but which vaccines does your horse really need and why is a spring checkup so important? Read on to find out more information about spring shots for horses.When...
The American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) is a veterinary professional organization dedicated to the health and well-being of horses. They have developed a set of widely recognized guidelines for vaccinating horses against common horse diseases. Vaccination guidelines for...
Attention horse owners: in general, you’re doing great and your horse is lovely, trust us. But, also in general, you worry too much. We get it—worrying is a sign that you care. Like an anxiety-ridden parent, you likely stress...
There are horses across the country in need of loving homes. In 2019, Horse Illustrated and partner organizations will be helping bring together horses and humans through our horse adoption drive.Visit this page for updates showcasing adoptable horses, featured...
The Emaciated Horse
When I got my first look at the emaciated horse named Jack, a sorrel Quarter Horse gelding, I thought for sure I’d be putting him to sleep within the next several days. I generally try to exercise...
We all want to have happy horses. But how can you know for sure that your horse is happy? A recent study* published in the peer-reviewed scientific journal PLOS ONE sought to answer that question by looking at a...
Nine years ago, national dog and cat advocate Christy Counts got her first horse.“It was kind of an adult passion,” she says. Counts had always loved horses from a distance, but she’d never had the opportunity to have one...
Thumbs up: Developing an annual horse wellness program with your veterinarian
One of the best ways to keep your horse healthy is by partnering with your vet! Spring will be here soon, so work with your vet now to develop...
Feeling crabby from the cold weather? Don’t worry—your horse probably isn’t. While us lowly humans may be piling on the layers and dreaming of the beach (or at least better riding weather), our horses naturally have this seasonal shift...
When cold winter temperatures arrive and the thermometer begins to dip below the 32° Fahrenheit mark, farm owners face a long list of seasonal chores: putting away hoses and draining outdoor water spigots, parking the horse trailer, preparing turnout...
