Diseases and Conditions
Compendium Articles
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Pulling Back
 Learn why some horses become resistant to being led or tied and pull back against the halter or rope and discover the techniques you can use to change this resistant behavior.
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Puncture Wounds
Learn why puncture wounds in a horse are considered extremely dangerous and the 10 steps you should take to prevent infection when your horse suffers from a puncture wound.
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Quittor
Learn how bacteria attacks the foot of the horse causing Quittor after gaining access through the sole and creating an abscess that usually leads to lameness.
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Rabies
Learn why rabies is nearly always fatal and why vaccination to prevent this disease should be a priority for every horse owner because of the lack of any effective treatment once a horse contracts rabies.
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Rattles
Learn about rattles, also known as foal pneumonia which is among the top five most common equine diseases and why accurate diagnosis and early treatment are essential to preserve the health of the horse.
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Rearing
 Learn how rearing can be a defensive reaction on the part of the horse and how some horses use it to communicate dominance necessitating immediate action on the part of the handler or rider to prevent and control this dangerous action.
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Recto-vaginal Fistula
Learn how a recto-vaginal fistula may occur during foaling or as the result of a breeding injury and why it is important that the horse receive surgical repair to restore normal functions.
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Retained Placenta
After foaling, a mare will naturally expel the placenta in most cases. Sometimes, the placenta is not expelled, leading to potentially serious conditions. Learn about retained placenta in horses in this reference article.
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Ringbone
Learn about the debilitating effects of Ringbone including lameness and osteoarthritis as a result of this degenerative condition and how a variety of treatments may be used to extend the athletic career of the horse.
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Ringworm
Learn about the highly contagious zoonotic fungal disease known as Ringworm that can infect most animals including horses and humans and how to keep it from spreading with proper treatment and disinfectants.