Reducing Gastric Ulcers
Remember when your parents used to tell you to wait 30 minutes after eating before going for a swim? Unlike us, horses can actually benefit from eating forage before they …
Remember when your parents used to tell you to wait 30 minutes after eating before going for a swim? Unlike us, horses can actually benefit from eating forage before they …
Spring has sprung! Which means…vaccination season is upon us as well! If you are wondering what vaccinations your horse should receive, the answer is — There are no “one size …
‘Tis the season to be hairy (horse owners)! If, however, you notice that your horse is clinging to their winter coat longer than they should, it might be time to …
Are you familiar with the many adaptations that help your horse stay warm during the cold winter months? Hindgut digestion of hay produces the most heat, acting as a small …
The AAEP Horse Owner Education Committee and Equine Network (publishers of Dressage Today, EQUUS, Horse & Rider and many others) are seeking the feedback of horse owners about your relationship …
Sooner or later, nearly all horse owners will deal with a hoof abscess. But what does “hoof abscess” actually mean? Although most commonly seen during the wet winter and spring …
Why Vaccinate? Vaccination is one of the best and most effective ways to prevent infectious disease in horses. Vaccines are typically made from an inactivated (dead) or a weakened form …
On average horses drink 7-10 gallons of water a day and this remains as important in cold weather as it is in the summer because reduced water intake can lead …
Have you been waiting longer than usual for an open appointment with your veterinarian or been unable to access after-hours services for your horse? The shortage of equine veterinarians in …
Colic is not a disease, but rather a combination of signs that alert us to abdominal pain in the horse. Colic can range from mild to severe, but it should …