American Association of Equine Practitioners
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
The answer is…all of them! Tendons are fibrous tissues that connect muscle to bone, transmitting muscular effort into skeletal motion. A rider’s choice of riding techniques and conditions can have …
Horse are herbivores by design and foragers by nature. As such, they have evolved to utilize grasses and other forage plants as their primary source of nutrition. Horses are most …
As much as we would like for things to return to normal quickly, the coronavirus pandemic is still severely impacting our communities and our lives. Situations can change very quickly …
Water is the most vital nutrient for a horse. A horse’s daily water requirements are influenced by age; body condition; the amount, type and quality of feed consumed; fitness level; …