The large amount of precipitation in the past year has caused issues that affect horses, from skin infections, to hoof issues, to pasture problems.
Specifically, the foot region was the most commonly diagnosed source of lameness for the horses in this study.
SmartPak offers smart tips for supporting your horse's respiratory health.
Heave Line - The heave line develops along the lower edge of the rib cage as the horse has to work harder to breathe, due to inflammation and airway obstruction.
For people who make their living selling vaccines, therapeutics and parasite-control products that keep animals healthy, Magic's presence was a tangible reminder of how horses enrich the human experience.
Genetic testing is available for many of these heritable equine muscular disorders which are common in athletic horses, and can be frustrating and even fatal.
Riders and handlers need to know how to respond safely and effectively when a horse rears - and what NOT to do in this dangerous situation.
The web pages present information about horses and mules during World War I as they served, suffered, and died alongside their brave soldiers.
Horses enjoy cold weather and the relaxation that winter brings, but it takes more than hay to keep them healthy during the colder months.
Every green horse needs a gradually-increasing fitness program to bring heart, lungs, muscles, tendons and joints to optimum strength before long rides or rigorous athletic maneuvers.