Horse Health

A horse can develop anxiety, suffer a lack of confidence in the rider or have been in a traumatic situation with another owner, all of which can cause him to develop a nervous or skittish...

Horses are naturally designed to eat and forage continuously throughout the day. Good digestive health as well as joint and muscles health are directly affected by turnout routines.

Equine thrush is an infection of the horse hoof caused by bacteria that live in muddy areas. Mud gets impacted in the hoof and creates an oxygen-free environment in which bacteria can live. ...

As the mercury falls, we start to wonder if it's time to pull out the blanket brigade. There is a weight, a style, a color for every occasion. Unfortunately, we too often blanket our horses...

If you are a horse owner, you are undoubtedly familiar with the term “horse poor.” Any extra income likely covers feeding, housing and vetting our equine friends. Many of these costs are...

Equine Protozoal Myeloencephalitis (EPM) is a neurological disease in horses caused by a parasite, sarcocystis neurona, which is carried by birds and then picked up by opossums. Horses become...

Horse's teeth grow their entire lives. Senior horses, in particular, need to have their teeth floated (filed) as needed for this reason. It also means that as horses age, their teeth can literally...

Just like humans, horses are susceptible to certain diseases that can be prevented by vaccinating your horse. The vaccines you give and how often depend a lot on what type of horse operation you...

Horses don’t ask much of their human caretakers. They accept whatever conditions we provide and seem to be content with kindness, adequate food, water, stabling and a loving pat now and then. They...

If you are the proud owner of a horse, you are lucky indeed! His well being depends entirely upon you, however. I always say, “You can park a boat for the winter and forget about it, but you...

In the last weeks of Summer there are several things horse owners need to do to prepare their horses for Fall. Keep reading for helpful tips to keep them healthy in the coming seasons.

This is the first year that you have a horse stabled at home and you are learning volumes about horse care. You have established a perfect feeding schedule; farrier, horse dentist and vet care...

Knowing how to properly wrap a stable wrap is an essential part of horse ownership. From swelling to protection to wound management, wrapping will prove useful time and again.

Hoof abscesses in horses can be painful and hard watch your horse go through. However, there are some ways to help ease the pain and speed the recovery process along. Abscesses can come out...

Does your horse have arthritis, or is showing signs of arthritis? Have no fear, for arthritis can be maintained and cared for in many effective ways. Arthritis does not always equal retirement....

The primary focus of this Old Gray Mare article is to describe the correct way to apply polo wrap bandages to your horse’s legs. But first, a few pros and cons regarding the use of polo...

Rain Rot is a bacterial infection that comes from the ground outside. It infects your horse’s skin resulting in small scab like bumps. While normally rain rot is nothing more than a nuisance, it...

By nature, horses are well equipped to handle the temperature changes and weather conditions that occur as seasons change. They are sleek with ultra short coats in summer; winter has them...

What Is That Awful Smell? You have just cleaned out your horse’s hooves and notice a pungent, offensive odor. It is much stronger than the normal earthy smell of hoof grunge.

Caring for a Navicular horse is not easy. You should already know that they can not be healed

The old-time cowboys said it right, "No hooves, no horse!" Without sound legs and healthy hooves, your horse doesn't have "a leg" to stand on. Much has been written about...

The old-time cowboys said it right, "No hooves, no horse!" Without sound legs and healthy hooves, your horse doesn't have "a leg" to stand on. Much has been written about...

The time you spend grooming your horse is beneficial for you both. This close, personal attention gives you the opportunity to check his overall condition. Best of all, your horse learns to enjoy,...

But with those white legs and feet, she's a prime candidate for scratches. Also called greasy heel or mud fever, scratches are sores and scabs on the back of the pastern and heel. They are...

No need to spend $1000 plus on ulcer medications when you can treat or cure equine ulcers on your own. It is very inexpensive and as simple as feeding your horse. Corn oil can be bought at your...

Treating white line disease and hoof fungus can be extremely difficult and can be painful for the horse. The key to never having to go through treatment for WLD is prevention. There are many steps...

This WILL cure the Canker in the Hoof and in a relatively short time span when directions are followed. I know from experience having gone through it myself. I've tried expensive surgery and...

Knowing how to do the basic prepurchase exam for a horse is an important part of horse ownership. We highly recommend a veterinarian prepurchase exam prior to the purchase of your new equine...

Safely traillering your horse for long distances

Most winters are a little too chilly for a horse to go without a blanket. Measuring your horse is pretty simple and won't take long at all. Here are a few tips on how to measure for your horse's...

Horses should have their hooves trimmed on a regular basis. You should trim horse hooves every four weeks for horses that are kept in stalls or pins. Horses that are allowed to run in pastures...

Measuring a horse is easy and if you’re selling a horse it’s very important to get an accurate height. You can use a commercial weight tape, a stick designed specifically to measure a horse in...

Owning a horse is a wonderful experience. But, with ownership comes the responsibility of caring for and maintaining the well-being of your animal. Knowing how to check your horses' vital signs...

This is about how to take care of a young horse that has contracted tendons in their back legs. How it is diagnosed and the steps need to ensure your horse grows up healthy and strong.

You should de-worm your horse every so often. This keeps tape worm under control. Make sure you rotate the products you use. Do not use the same product two times in a row. Some paste kill...

Catastrophic injuries happen to horses all the time. Performance horses especially are prone to bone, tendon, and ligament injuries. So how do you rehabilitate your horse when the worse case...

Has your horse or pony failed to shed out their winter coat this spring? Are you noticing other symptoms that signal there may be something unusual happening with your horse's health? Read on to...

Horses find all number of ways to injure themselves, and hooves are no exception. Having a few simple things on hand can make a huge difference for the comfort and health of your horse in case of...

Any horse lover knows that owning a horse comes with it's Pleasures and Devastations. One of those devastations is when your horse gets a nasty wound that requires some sort of vet to look at it....

When it comes to lameness in our horses, there are a myriad of possible causes, but most lameness occurs in the hoof. Fortunately, many cases of unsoundness have simple and common causes, and of...

Everyone has an opinion on how to treat horses for hoof abscesses. The old cowboys and lifetime horse aficionados swear by soaking. Today’s contemporary farriers suggest that soaking may not...

Horse health is a big problem for many new horse owners. Many things can affect the health of your horse and you've got to stay on top on them all. This article will help the new horse owner...

Winter can be difficult for your horse. The low temperatures, wind, and dampness can effect the health of horses. Here are a few tips to keep your horse healthy and ready to hit the trails come...

Having had over 16 years of experience keeping horses in a variety of climates including the extreme cold in South Dakota and the extreme heat in Texas, I've exprerienced a variety of ways to keep...

When you feel your horse might be sick , your first thought is to call the vet. However, horses seem to most often get sick on weekends and major holidays and at times of day that are likely to...

Many people use Polo bandages incorrectly when wrapping their horse's legs. Use this guide to correctly wrap and support your horse's legs.

Dehydration in horses happens when the horse losing more body water than is being taken in. A horse can die of dehydration after only three days without water. It is very important to make...

How to cool down your horse even when you're not home yet.

In this article I will explain how to recognize and treat Colic.

In this article I will explain how to treat a horse who has been bitten by a snake.