The News About Shoes
Technological advances in horseshoes and innovative concepts in shoeing practices have given new hope for horses with hoof problems and lameness issues.
Health
Understanding Ulcers
Ulcers can be a common problem for many horses, especially those with active careers. Learn how to recognize the signs, treat the symptoms and keep this problem from recurring.
Managing Wild-Horse Herds
Researchers are working on a contraceptive vaccine for wild horses, in hopes it will cut down on round-ups and perhaps even eliminate them completely.
Killer Virus Identified
Scientists have discovered a virus that triggers a life-threatening liver disease in horses, solving a longstanding medical mystery.
The Grain–Brain Connection
A recent study shows that horses on high-grain rations spent more time being alert for signs of danger than those on an all-hay diet.
New Rule on the Horizon: Microchips for Hunters And Jumpers
Microchips are fast becoming the preferred way to identify horses, replacing tattoos, brands and other traditional methods. Now a new rule set to take effect in 2018 will require microchip ID for horses in nationally recognized hunter/jumper divisions.
Horse Fitness and Injury
According to a recent study, monitoring fitness levels could help identify horses most at risk for injury.
Warm-Weather Skin Woes
Veterinarians are urging horse owners to be on the look-out for these two equine skin conditions during the summer.
Curbing a Mustang Baby Boom
Fertility-control options for mares could help cut down on mustang overpopulation.
How to Stop Your Horse's Strange Bit Behavior
Does your horse seem uncomfortable when bridled? It could be due to a variety of issues.
Roadwork: Is it Good or Bad for Your Event Horse?
An equine vet weighs in on the health risks associated with conditioning your event horse on hard roads.
Navicular Options for Horses
New research showed how better diagnostic tools and new treatments are changing the navicular picture for horses.
How to Treat Your Horse's Swollen Legs
Equine veterinarian, Gina Tranquillo, VDM, explains why horses' legs often swell when stalled overnight.
Drought Outlook for Horse Hay
Continuing drought in the western United State may limit horse hay production in the coming year.
High-Tech Equine Lameness Detection
State-of-the-art imaging techniques offer new insights into many equine lameness problems.
All Ears: Horse Hearing Problems
Your horse’s sense of hearing helps him to make sense of his surroundings. Learn how he hears and how to handle hearing-related problems.
Sore Backs and Saddles
A recent study discovered a link between poor saddle fit and rider back pain, lameness, saddle slip, asymmetry and rider crookedness.
EHV-1 Under the Microscope
A better understanding of how the EHV-1 operates may lead to treatments that protect horses from its most serious consequences.
No Sweat: Anhidrosis in Horses
Anhidrosis, the inability to sweat correctly, can spell trouble for your horse’s performance and health.
How to Help the Medicine Go Down
Learn tips to get your horse to consume his medication.