Preventative

Management appears to play the greatest role in decreasing the risk of colic. Read more

Horses thrive on routine. For the most part, they stay healthiest and most contented when the same things happen Read more

Training to race involves one of the most demanding equine exercise schedules. Musculoskeletal injuries are quite common among racehorses Read more

The most important component of treatment is environmental control to reduce exposure of the horse to the airborne allergens Read more

As cold weather descends, horse owners worry about keeping frigid winds from whipping through their barns. And though it's Read more

Horses need regular exercise to keep their musculoskeletal systems in good condition. A trial was designed to determine the Read more

While most horses have no problem dealing with slippery, splashy footing, others aren’t so fortunate. Read more

More vitamin E is lost even with proper storage, and hay that is a year or two old contains Read more

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

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