Basic Health

Traveling long distances can be stressful on horses. To minimize the negative effects of transport, consider some of the Read more

Daily turnout supports respiratory health, joint health, and easy keepers. For horses that must be stalled, special management may Read more

Horses have several ways to keep warm in the winter months. As long as a horse is properly prepared Read more

Instead of spending 17 hours a day grazing and roaming freely, stalled horses instead spend 17 hours doing “other” Read more

Fiber-rich forage is the most fundamental component of any horse's diet. In the winter, horsemen generally rely upon hay Read more

Some horse owners swear by goldfish, praising them for their algae-eating ways. Others eschew goldfish as management tools. Read more

According to the most up-to-date consensus statement on gastric ulcers, the development of ulcers appears to be most frequently Read more

Ectoparasites, or external parasites, can cause hypersensitivity in horses. Review these five ectoparasites, some of which may be known Read more

Routine dental care helps horses chew properly, ensuring feed is ground into small, digestible pieces. Read more

Insect bite hypersensitivity, atopic dermatitis secondary to food allergies, and recurrent airway obstruction are all examples of the horse’s Read more