AAEP Horse Owner & Veterinarian Survey
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 …
Hoof Abscesses Explained
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 …
Keep Your Horses Up to Date on Vaccinations
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 …
Horses and Water Consumption
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 …
How Horse Owners Can Help Vets With Job Satisfaction
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 …
10 Tips for Preventing Colic
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 …
Do you have a fire-prevention strategy for your barn?
As barn fires keep making the news, the question bears repeating: DO YOU HAVE A FIRE-PREVENTION STRATEGY FOR YOUR BARN? Barn fires are the number one local emergency expected to …
10 Most Poisonous Plants to Horses in the US
Our planet is blessed with the millions of species that we know and love, but let’s not forget that some do not mix successfully. While a 1,000-pound horse has to …
Facts about the equine respiratory system
Respiratory health is essential to horse performance, yet it’s often under-appreciated or misunderstood. The equine respiratory system is much different from a human’s, and several factors contribute to horses becoming …
10 Tips to help your overweight horse get bikini ready
Obesity can severely affect your horse’s health and, as a horse owner, you play an important role in controlling your equine companion’s weight. Sound nutrition management, a regular exercise program …