As your horse moves through his senior years, he'll likely need changes in his environment and routines to keep him happy and healthy.
Health
Few, if any, areas of scientific study have captured the imagination of medicine and the masses alike as definitively as that of stem cell research.
Proud flesh is an exuberant growth of granulation tissue, which is highly fibrous, full of small blood vessels and designed to help in the healing process.
This article highlights joint supplements and how they can be a very useful strategy for protecting your horse against cartilage damage.
The pros and cons of using complementary therapies, with advice on how to do so safely, from traditional vets and alternative therapists.
Did you know horses can get hernias too? Find out what to do if you notice a bulge on your horse’s body, how to manage a hernia, and more.
Conformation varies from breed to breed and horse to horse, but certain qualities are desirable and certain faults, not so much.
I’m Cold, So They Must Be Cold
Humans have the tendency to think that if they are cold, their horse must be cold, but Mother Nature has provided horses the ability to prevail against the harshest conditions. “Horses evolved as …
Now that you have an idea of your horse’s general shape, take the time to examine the most important part of his conformation: his legs.
Dear Amy:
“How important is water in the winter for horses? My uncle says that horses don’t need water if they can eat snow. Is this true?”
~ Ally M., Kitchener, ON
We’ve all heard that old saying, ‘You can …
Learn how environmental factors and management practices contribute to Equine Infectious Anemia (EIA), the disease also known as Swamp Fever.
But what is lethal injection? What does it do beneath the surface that we don’t see? Read this article to find these answers.
The equine respiratory condition, heaves (recurrent airway obstruction) is often likened to asthma in humans. It is chronic and incurable.
Most people are likely aware that electrolytes help stave off dehydration. But, do you know how they work, or how to make sure your horse is getting enough?
An international study done by the American Podiatry Association (APA) found that 74 per cent of people raised in shoe-wearing cultures have ongoing foot problems, while only three per cent of people raised in non-shoe-wearing cultures experience foot troubles. The …
