Diarrhea can be a symptom of different ailments, from mild to life-threatening. So it is important to discover the cause and initiate treatment quickly.
The decision to castrate (or geld) a stallion, called an orchidectomy, is one that most horse owners, trainers and managers have had to make. While performance and manageability may be improved with castration, many feel the pressure of limiting future …
It is, however, advisable to work with a qualified equine nutritionist to ensure your horse’s diet meets his nutrient requirements throughout his life.
Horses with bladder stones may strain when attempting to urinate, and may also exhibit signs of abdominal pain. Blood in the urine is a common indication.
The only treatment for Cushing’s is daily drug therapy, but researchers at the Western College of Veterinary Medicine are working on a surgical solution.
An OVC researcher is developing a non-invasive way to assess cartilage health, and improve injury diagnose.
Researchers are experimenting with a way to stop laminitis in its tracks, using a single screw to prevent coffin bone rotation.
Don’t be fooled, it’s not a magical space. The round pen is a training aid that should be used with caution, experience and understanding.
Humour columnist Doug Breen considers the way horses must feel about the strange things we do to them, from tacking up to trailering.
There are numerous benefits to working with horses at liberty. You can have fun playing with your horse and also learn how to communicate more effectively.
Dr. Dubro Zerajic not only enjoyed a career where he was inspired by horses, he also became one of Ontario’s foremost pioneers in equine acupuncture.
“Your present is in the picture,” read the homemade birthday card from my grown daughter, Elizabeth. “The pony, not the man.”
It is said that life’s greatest lessons come from the journey, not the destination. And so, inspired by all they have learned over the past 12 months, Chantal Marleau and her young horse, Harlequin, traveled to their first Josh Nichol …
You approach your horse’s stall or paddock, only to be greeted by flattened ears, flared nostrils and a swishing tail, even threats to charge, bite or kick you or other horses around him. This aggressive body language is clearly threatening …
In this article humour columnist Doug Breen pokes fun at the parents who see horse camp as nothing more than daycare for tweens.
