Understand Hot and Cold Therapy
Your horse is injured, and you’re not sure if you should be running for hot water or an ice pack. Which is best, and when do you use it?
Health
Top 10 Blood Tests
Learn what blood tests are most meaningful to your veterinarian—and what basic lab work will (or won’t) tell you about your horse’s health.
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.
Horse Health by the Season
Winter, spring, summer, or fall…all you’ve got to do is remember what your horse needs to stay healthy. Our seasonal guide will help you.
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.
How to Treat Your Horse's Swollen Legs
Equine veterinarian, Gina Tranquillo, VDM, explains why horses' legs often swell when stalled overnight.
'Why Does He Do That?'
Learn when your horse’s odd behaviors might mean something’s really wrong, and what you should do about it.
Best Barefoot Strategies
Work with a knowledgeable pro and consider all the options when helping your horse go shoeless.
Sarcoid Tumors: On Alert!
Learn how to recognize these common skin tumors, and what steps you should take if you suspect you’ve found a sarcoid on your horse.
Is Variable Salt Intake Normal?
A horse owner wonders why some horses gobble their salt blocks while others hardly touch theirs.
Own the Perfect Patient
Teach your horse seven essential skills that will put him right on top of your vet’s ‘favorite patient’ list.
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.
Rehab Right!
Fact or fiction? Learn the truth about safe and effective rehabilitation strategies.
No Sweat: Anhidrosis in Horses
Anhidrosis, the inability to sweat correctly, can spell trouble for your horse’s performance and health.