Although summer may mean more time spent with your horse, the weather and associated activities can be tough on hoof health.
Study results indicated that of 75% of the children who experienced at least one type of painful incident with their horse more than once, only 7.3% modified their behavior.
It is very important for owners to understand what puts a horse at risk of pasture-associated laminitis or laminitis from an inappropriate diet.
Navicular syndrome usually first appears as a very mild lameness that affects both front feet, with one foot often seeming worse than the other.
The rationale for horse fecal checks is to slow the emergence of resistance to current dewormer drugs, but unfortunately, there's a downside - increasing levels of large strongyle, S. vulgaris.
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What sets the EQUUS Foundation apart from other equine welfare organizations is the active participation of equine organizations partnering with horses to improve physical and social well-being of people.
Many riders are oblivious of how their behavior and that of their equine friend impacts others in their group and this lack of awareness can lead to problems not present when riding alone on home trails.
Learn about the health threats a horse faces as the result of mosquito bites, how you can control the mosquito population and how to treat mosquito bites on your horse.
Learn about the five main causes of splints in horses and how good horse management and training routines suited to the horse's developmental age and capabilities will help prevent splints.