Some wounds will bleed very extensively and if an artery is severed, it can squirt out in pulsations or a constant stream. Try not to panic.

It’s a dirty job, but somebody’s got to do it. Melissa McKee, DVM, explains how to clean a sheath and why it’s so important.

If something doesn't seem quite right about your horse, here are some suggestions on how to perform a basic lameness assessment.

Horses can be vulnerable to puncture wounds in the foot given the sheer number general pointy stuff that accumulates in stables, yards and paddocks.