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Why Horses Sweat and What It Means
When horses engage in athletic activities, their bodies give off heat as a by product of metabolism. The generated heat combined with exercise causes the horse to sweat. As the horse sweats, the fluid and electrolyte balance in the horse's system ch
5 Equine Dental Care Activities for the Horse Owner
Checking your horse's mouth during daily once-overs can catch problems before they affect your horse's ability to eat. Learn how to go about checking your horse's teeth without risks to your hands and fingers..
Lightning Strikes Taking Their Toll on Horses During Storms
âSpring and summer thunder and lighting storms during 2015 are taking their toll in horse fatalities.â
Authorities Seize 21 Horses after Alert from Passerby
Indiana authorities in Henry County report that a north Henry County man has surrendered 21 horses, a dog and five puppies after the deaths of four horses on his property.
Use of Equine Physical Therapists Increasing
An equine physical therapist uses non-invasive techniques for the rehabilitation and prevention of injuries in horses and can save the horse owner time and money in the recovery process. Because of their expertise, the demand for equine physical therapist
Washington State Vet Says EVH-1 Cases Contained
According to a Washington State veterinarian, it appears the recent outbreak of the neurological form of Equine Herpes Virus-1 has been contained. Concern about this potentially fatal disease of horses spread like wildfire throughout the state in May,
Maintain Horse Skin Health In Spite of Cold Weather
During winter months, especially in cold climates, horse owners don't always give full attention to the skin health of their horses. Many horses develop heavier hair coats, and daily grooming sometimes goes by the wayside because of busy schedules an
Revolutionary Hay Bag Makes Feeding Easy
If your horses are overweight or if you are not available to give them forage feedings throughout the day, perhaps you should consider products that not only lessen your work, but also help your horse eat in a  way similar to the way horses in the wi
Researchers Seek Answers to Pulmonary Hemorrhages
Exercise-induced pulmonary hemorrhage (EIPH) describes a condition that occurs when horses bleed into their lungs during racing or any other vigorous exercise. When severe, EIPH causes horses to perform poorly and for many horses this ends their athle
When Springtime Allergies Threaten Horse Health
Spring allergies tend to strike horses as soon as the weather begins to warm resulting in the immune system releasing histamines that lead to rashs, hives, and sores caused by biting insects and other irritants.