Health

There is no known effective treatment for shivers and the prognosis for affected horses is guarded because many continue Read more

Keeping an endurance horse fit and healthy involves more than just putting in a large number of miles on Read more

Navicular syndrome (or navicular disease, or caudal heel pain syndrome) is a degenerative condition of structures in the horse's Read more

Grind or crush pills or tablets, mix them with applesauce, and use a large syringe to squirt the mixture Read more

That white, scaly, crusty stuff in some horses' ears is known as aural plaque, and the condition is fairly Read more

Winter weather can be hard on pastures, but land owners can avoid damage by following a few management procedures, Read more

Management steps—wetting or soaking hay, selecting alternative bedding materials, and removing horses from stalls during periods of peak activity—have Read more

For assistance in deciding whether or not your horse needs shoes, contact a trainer, farrier, and/or veterinarian. Based on Read more

Obesity in horses is a dangerous condition that can be linked to a variety of health problems. Ways to Read more

Few sights are more tragic than malnourished or starved horses. Outright neglect does occur, but not all underweight horses Read more