The 138th "Run for the Roses" is here with each horse carrying just 126 pounds, the post position drawn, and a field of 20 horses plus one. Yes, the best two minutes in sports is imminent, and the expectation grows by the minute.
Learn about Cystitis, how it affects the horse's bladder, how it is related to other physical conditions and the most common causes and treatments.
Learn how an ill-fitting saddle, inappropriate tack or a rider that doesn't maintain proper riding posture can cause saddle sores in the horse and what to do if you discover your horse has saddle sores.
Learn how environmental factors, including carcinogens in feed, pastures, stables, and barn areas are the most likely culprits behind tumors in horses and how frequent inspections can minimize their effects.
Equine proliferative enteropathy continues to be an issue for the horse industry and with new AAEP guidelines, it is hoped that the information will help veterinarians diagnose and treat this unusual disease.
Learn about the conditions that create Girth Galls and what to do if your horse should develop these painful sores.
Learn about Melanomas in horses and why laser surgery for removal is seen by veterinarians as the best option in treating these skin cancers.
 Learn about the causes of sinusitis in horses, the best ways to prevent development of the condition, and the treatments available for relieving both symptoms and the infection.
Anthrax is an infectious disease with both a pulmonary and a gastrointestinal form in horses. Learn about the symptoms in this reference article, and immediately contact your veterinarian if you suspect an anthrax infection.
Learn about the causes of Fistulous Withers that result from infectious, parasitic or physical factors, and the different treatments necessary depending on the cause of the disease.