Karen Hayes DVM, MS
First Aid Extra Tools Chart
Use this chart to add useful tools and gadgets to your equine first aid kit. | MORE
How to Wrap a Bowed Tendon
Your horse has a bowed tendon in his foreleg. Here's a wrap to help arrest the swelling and protect the tendon while you wait for the vet. | MORE
Horse Care Basics Refresher
Use this list to refresh yourself on the basics and see if you're giving your horse well-rounded care. | MORE
Your Senior Horse and Heaves
If you've got an aging horse, he may be at risk for heaves, a respiratory disease that makes it hard for him to breathe. Make note of the signs and symptoms of heaves so that you can contact your vet for diagnosis and treatment. | MORE
How to Stop a Tail Chewer
Do you have a tail chewer in your herd? Here are two potions for putting a halt to the tail chewer's habit. | MORE
Products Help Fight Back Against Sweet Itch
Summer is the itchy season, but there are some products that can bring your horse relief from sweet itch. | MORE
Create a Safe Foaling Stall
Anticipating the arrival of a new foal? We'll tell you how to set up a safe foaling stall for your mare. | MORE
How to Check Vital Signs
When you suspect colic, you'll need to be able to give your horse's vital signs--temperature, pulse and gut sounds--to your vet. We'll tell you how to gather this vital information. | MORE
How to Apply, Wash Polo Wraps
Here's how to safely apply a polo wrap, plus how to wash your wraps. | MORE
How to Treat Snakebite
A snakebite--particularly on the nose--can be a life-threatening event for your horse. Here's what to do. | MORE
