Basic Health
April 08, 2024
A Home for a Horse: Putting Your Bedding Questions to Rest
Scientists recently compared bedding in three critical categories to help horse owners choose the best bedding.
April 01, 2024
Leaky Gut Syndrome in Horses
Causes of leaky gut syndrome are still being studied. Stress, in various forms, such as heat and transport, can
March 13, 2024
Inside or Out: Exploring Standard of Care for Horse Housing
In many countries, horses are kept outdoors for part of every day. In others, horses are routinely housed indoors.
October 11, 2023
Benefits of Structured Exercise for Senior Horses Explored
Given results of a recent study, horse owners may question whether retirement without structured exercise is advisable for senior
October 02, 2023
Horse Health: Are You Getting the Best Reading from Your Weight Tape?
Some studies show that weight tapes may not always give an accurate reading, but they are worthwhile in tracking
September 25, 2023
Hoof Rehabilitation: Getting Your Horse Back on Its Feet
Dealing with soft, crumbly hooves and unsure where to turn? Try this four-pronged approach to getting your horse’s hooves
September 11, 2023
Body Condition Index: New Tool for Objectively Assessing Body Fat in Horses
A new tool, called the body condition index, provides more consistent and repeatable measures of body fat than body
September 06, 2023
Weighing Horses: The Truth About Weight Tapes
Researchers compared body weights derived from weight tapes and calibrated scales in more than 1,700 horses.
July 05, 2023
Overdue Tetanus Vaccines in Horses: Catch Up on Protection
According to the American Association of Equine Practitioners, adult horses should be vaccinated annually against tetanus.
May 17, 2023
Owner Survey Identifies Barriers to Battling Excess Condition in Horses
Although many owners reported they felt in control of their horse’s body condition, only a quarter of owners regularly