Horse Health Updates
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Microchip FAQ
Mar 21 2018
microchip-faqs
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10 Tips for Caring for the Older Horse
Jan 29 2014
Because of advances in nutrition, management and health care, horses are living longer, more useful lives. It’s not uncommon to find horses and ponies living well into their 20s and…
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10 Tips for Preventing Colic
Jan 29 2014
The number one killer of horses is colic. Colic is not a disease, but rather a combination of signs that alert us to abdominal pain in the horse. Colic can…
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10 Tips for Weight Reduction in the Overweight Horse
Jan 29 2014
As a horse owner, you play an important role in controlling your equine companion’s weight. Sound nutrition management, a regular exercise program and veterinary care are key to keeping your…
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Don’t Skip the Purchase Exam
Jan 29 2014
Owning a horse can be a big investment in time, money and emotion. Unfortunately, horses seldom come with a money-back guarantee. That’s why it is so important to investigate the…
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Help Your Mare Have a Safe Delivery
Jan 29 2014
If your mare has made it through 11 months of pregnancy, you’re almost home free. Labor and delivery, while momentous, are generally uneventful. In most cases, you will simply need…
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Learn to Recognize your Horse’s Dental Problems
Jan 29 2014
Horses with dental problems may show obvious signs, such as pain or irritation, or they may show no noticeable signs at all. This is because some horses simply adapt to…
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Wage War on Equine Parasites
Jan 29 2014
Internal parasites are silent killers. They can cause extensive internal damage, and you may not even realize your horses are heavily infected. At the very least, parasites can lower resistance,…
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10 Tips for Choosing the Best Hay for Your Horse
Jan 29 2014
High-quality hay can be an important source of essential nutrients in your horse’s diet. A horse’s protein and energy requirements depend on age, stage of development, metabolism and workload. A…
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10 Tips for Reducing Your Horse’s West Nile Risk
Jan 29 2014
Since first being recognized in the United States in 1999, West Nile virus (WNV) has posed a serious threat to horses and humans alike. In the equine population, the virus…
