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Brittle Hooves
Horses that live in hot and dry climates, with sand footing, often suffer from a condition known as brittle hooves. The lack of moisture in the hoof results in painful cracking and breakage of the hoof wall.
Over 400 Horse Industry Professionals Prepare to Grow the Horse Industry
With spring approaching, all horse owners need to be aware of ways of recognizing and preventing laminitis as well as when to call a veterinarian if laminitis is suspected in an equine.
Upcoming Horse Portal Short Course: Equine First Aid Coming Sept 21 - 28
It essential that everyone involved with horses - owner, grooms, trainers, riders, drivers, coaches - learn how to administer first aid and how to do so safely.
Get a Free Guide to Nutritional Management of Metabolic Horse Diseases
Kentucky Equine Research (KER) has made available a free guide to Nutritional Management of Metabolic Diseases. This guide was launched at the 2011 American Association of Equine Practitionerâs meeting and because of the high demand, copies ran out the
Innovative Research on Equine Lameness and Equine Conditioning Tips
Research on Intra Articular therapies in horses utilizes direct injection into the joint as a targeted therapy but cautions against injections used for maintenance or as a preventative measure.
Monty Roberts' New Series on "Horses That Fear Spray Bottles"
Monty Roberts tackles horses' fear of spray bottles squirting strange smelling liquid on their bodies using common sense and incremental steps.
Metal Shoes, Hoof Pads , Boots or Barefoot: Which Works Best for Horses in Winter
Winter may be time to rehabilitate horse hoofs from the effects of metal shoes and hoof boots can be a useful, practical and no-nonsense tool.
USRider Partners with Equine Health Care Companies
With summer right around the corner, USRider's Winnerâs Circle Advantage offers horse owners products that help meet the health care needs of their horses.
It’s Not Too Late to Vaccinate Your Horse for West Nile Virus
The American Association of Equine Practitioners recognizes the WNV vaccine as one of five core vaccines and recommends horses receive at least one dose annually.
6 Reasons to Consider Blanketing Your Horse
How do you know if you should blanket your horse or not?