Health
Alternative Therapies
Homeopathic First Aid Kit for Horses
Holistic veterinarian Madalyn Ward describes how five basic homeopathic remedies can help you care for your horse. From the editors of Practical Horseman magazine. | MORE
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Alternative Therapies for Horses
Learn what treatments such as acupuncture, chiropractic, rolfing, herbal remedies and homeopathy can and can't do for your horse. | MORE
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A New Career for Ex-Grand Prix Show Jumper Glasgow
A former grand-prix champion has enjoyed many years in lower-level competition, thanks in part to meticulous attention to his care. | MORE
Anatomy
Update on Turtle Powell’s “Vegas” and Laminitis
This column is an update on Vegas, courtesy of Turtle and Vegas’ farrier, Blaine Chapman, with some general comments along the way on laminitis in horses, aka “founder.” | MORE
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Life after Equine Laminitis
When laminitis leads to permanent changes in a horse’s hoof, veterinarians and farriers team up to preserve his comfort and soundness through targeted treatments. | MORE
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Natural Foot Model: Not Perfect?
An Australian study recommends that the hoof used as the model of health for natural hoofcare should be reconsidered. | MORE
Behavior
Horse Training or Abuse?
A 3-year-old stallion stands tied in a small, covered enclosure. His halter is hooked to a chain hanging from a rafter. The tether raises the colt’s head and | MORE
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Slow Down Mealtime to Reduce the Risk of Equine Choke
When a horse eats his grain too quickly, he is at risk for choke. Here's how to slow him down for safety's sake. | MORE
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Two for the Road: Shipping a Mare and Foal Together
With some planning and patience, you can make your youngster’s first trailer ride an unremarkable, and therefore good, experience. | MORE
Breeding
How to Evaluate a Weanling
Use these tips to evaluate the quality of a weanling to buy or for other consideration. By Robin Gollehon with Juli S. Thorson for Horse & Rider magazine. | MORE
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Pre-Foaling Checklist
Get your mare ready for baby with this horse-foaling checklist. | MORE
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Webinar: Evaluating Horse Conformation for Potential Ability with John Madden
Practical Horseman presents a horse conformation webinar with show-jumping trainer John Madden. Brought to you by Purina Mills™. | MORE
Dentistry
Common Equine Dental Problems
Here's how to recognize dental malformations and abnormal wear patterns in horses. By Christine Barakat for EQUUS magazine. | MORE
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Beyond Basic Equine Dental Care
Most normal, healthy horses will get through life just fine with little more than regular dental checkups and occasional floating to correct uneven wear. But equine dental specialists also offer a variety of advanced treatments for those with more serious problems. Here are some of the therapeutic dental options available today. | MORE
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Team Roping Success: Increase Your Horse’s Performance
Getting along with your horse is the key to improving your team roping performance, no matter which side you're on. | MORE
Deworming
Parasite Control
In the 1960s, deworming was done by a veterinarian, who treated a horse by passing a stomach tube through his nose to deliver potent chemicals that killed everything | MORE
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Horse Deworming: A Modern Approach
On the May 2012 Health page, we offered some tips on how to manage your pastures to thwart worms. To learn more about new approaches to deworming, keep | MORE
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Simple Tips for Easy Horse Deworming and Vaccinating
Elementary procedures such as worming and vaccinating should be non-stressful for both the horse and the administrator. | MORE
First Aid
The Science of Wound Ointments for Horses
A topical wound preparation can have a big impact--positive or negative--on the healing process. Here are tips from a wound-care expert for selecting the right product for your horse's injury. By Christine Barakat for EQUUS magazine. | MORE
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Is Your Horse’s Wound Infected?
As your horse heals from any type of wound, watch closely for these five signs of infection. | MORE
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Life after Equine Laminitis
When laminitis leads to permanent changes in a horse’s hoof, veterinarians and farriers team up to preserve his comfort and soundness through targeted treatments. | MORE
Grooming
Horse Grooming Tips for Show Day
Take a moment to brush up on your grooming techniques with tips from the pros to make your horse shine on show day. | MORE
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Apply a Tail Extension
Learn how to securely add a toupee to pump up the volume of your horse's tail. | MORE
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Unusual Equine Coat Spots Explained
Here's a quick look at some coat-color modifications that go beyond the familiar spots of a Paint or Appaloosa. | MORE
Hoof Care
EquiSearch’s Ask the Vet: Hoof Abscess
Dr. Joyce Harman shares tips on treating hoof abscesses and other infections in your horse's feet in this Ask the Vet column on EquiSearch.com. | MORE
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Help Your Horse Have Stronger Hooves
How you manage your horse on a daily basis can influence the strength of his hooves. Try these tips for building better hooves. | MORE
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Update on Turtle Powell’s “Vegas” and Laminitis
This column is an update on Vegas, courtesy of Turtle and Vegas’ farrier, Blaine Chapman, with some general comments along the way on laminitis in horses, aka “founder.” | MORE
Illnesses & Injuries
Blind Horse Competes
This month, the Your Stories section of Horse&Rider features a young woman and her horse who competed against all odds. Stormy is completely blind, but because of his | MORE
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The Facts About Sand Colic in Horses
When sand accumulates in your horse's gut, trouble soon follows. Here's what you need to know to protect your horse from sand colic. | MORE
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Protect Your Horse From Toxic Buttercups
These small yellow flowers can lead to digestive troubles. Here's what you can do to minimize your horse's consumption of buttercups. | MORE
Lameness
Orthokine System: Promising Arthritis Treatment
Orthokine system therapy calls on the horse's own healing resources to alleviate the effects of arthritis. By Patty Latham, DVM, for EQUUS magazine. | MORE
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Update on Turtle Powell’s “Vegas” and Laminitis
This column is an update on Vegas, courtesy of Turtle and Vegas’ farrier, Blaine Chapman, with some general comments along the way on laminitis in horses, aka “founder.” | MORE
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Webinar: Laminitis Lessons with Don Walsh, DVM
EquiSearch and EQUUS magazine hosted "Laminitis Lessons: A Webinar for Every Horse Owner" with Don Walsh, DVM. Dr. Walsh, a equine lamintis specialist, presented useful information to help | MORE
Rescue & Welfare
10 Steps to Reduce the Risk of Horse Theft
Take these steps now and as needed to reduce the risk of having your horse stolen. From the editors of Horse & Rider magazine. | MORE
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Technical Large Animal Emergency Rescue Training at Eastern Kentucky University
Eastern Kentucky University’s Technical Large Animal Emergency Rescue Training course (TLAER) was held March 30-April 1, 2012 at the university’s Richmond, KY campus. The exceptional schooling opportunity, co-sponsored | MORE
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Raising an Orphan Foal
When a foal loses his dam, he’ll need help to grow both physically and mentally. Here’s how to meet those challenges. | MORE
Senior Horse Care
A New Career for Ex-Grand Prix Show Jumper Glasgow
A former grand-prix champion has enjoyed many years in lower-level competition, thanks in part to meticulous attention to his care. | MORE
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How Good is Your Horse’s Hearing?
Your horse does not respond to your voice like he used to, but is he tuning out on purpose? Use these simple tasks to help determine if your horse is losing his hearing. | MORE
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Cushing’s Disease Medication Gains Approval for Horses
A new FDA-approved medication to treat Cushing's disease (PPID) in horses is now available. | MORE
Vaccinations
Vaccine Wars: The Great Debate
Are you over- or under-vaccinating your horse? Hear both sides of the debate surrounding horse vaccinations to decide what’s best in your situation. | MORE
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Is Your Horse at Risk for EHV-1? Dealing with Disease Outbreak
Learn how to assess and reduce the risks your horse faces from contagious viruses, bacteria and other organisms. | MORE
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Is My Horse Safe If His Barnmates’ Coggins Tests Aren’t Drawn?
Dr. Cody Alcott answers a reader's question about the Coggins test for equine infectious anemia in horses. | MORE
Winter Care
Maintain a Winter Riding Program
Riding during the winter months will stave off the blues and give you a leg up on the competition when the show season resumes. By David J. Wyatt for EquiSearch. | MORE
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Avoid Big Vet Bills
In April's We Hear You department one reader, who's also a veterinarian, commented on February's "Easy Ways to Avoid Big Vet Bills" article. Read that full article here. | MORE
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Quench Your Horse’s Winter Thirst
It’s essential to keep your trail horse well-hydrated during winter. Maintaining his body fluids at optimum levels is his best defense against the cold — and colic. Adequate | MORE
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