Category: Horse Health

Many of us have heard the term seedy toe – but what is it, really? There are so many different terms for things in the…

This cold weather acupressure session promotes energy and circulation. When the temperature drops, everything slows, including both wild and domesticated horses. In the wild, herds…

How to give your horse an intramuscular injection. Giving an intramuscular injection to your horse can seem a daunting task, but it’s actually pretty simple…

A complementary approach to hunter’s bump or SIJC injuries. Hunter’s bump is a commonly heard term in the barn. It refers to the subluxation of one…

Does your horse seem sore? For answers, look first to these two main problem areas. When your horse starts to look “off”, pinpointing the root cause…

Horses experience grief in remarkably similar ways to us. Here’s how to help your equine through the loss of an equine friend. Shilo, a 35-year-old Appaloosa…

New regulations are being established for equine joint supplement manufacturers. Changes are coming across North America as to how the joint supplements we give our…

Proper hydration is key to your horse’s health and wellness. Everyone looks forward to the warm weather as the ideal time to ride their horse.…

Take a look at the variety of muscle disorders that fall into the category described by this broad and generic term. It’s Wednesday night and…

Veterinary cold laser therapy can be a helpful aid for treating equine tendon/ligament injuries, as well as for rehabilitation and performance enhancement. It sounds futuristic, but…

How hoof form affects your horse’s limb function and conformation. Can foot form really affect a horse’s conformation? Rest assured it can and does –…

Managing hydration and thermoregulation in warm environments is crucial to your horse’s health and performance. Whatever the weather, your horse needs to stay properly hydrated.…