Health Tips
An In-Depth Look at Colic Prevention
Colic. Perhaps no other word strikes more fear in the heart of horsemen and -women than this painful condition, which can strike at any time and often seemingly without cause. It is indiscriminate and…
Read MoreProgress in Equine Pain Recognition
The horse is telling you something hurts when they avoid looking at you, appear despondent, clench their jaw, flatten ears back and/or squint their eyes. Hiding pain is…
Read MoreHorse 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. Pumpkin-spiced lattes and…
Read MoreEquine Vaccination Basics
Over the past 75 years, vaccines have saved the lives of thousands of horses and rendered a number of terrible equine diseases exceedingly rare. They remain among the most effective weapons for…
Read MorePlain FACTS about Heat Stroke
Summer’s heat and humidity can be much more than just uncomfortable. They can be deadly. Horses lose their lives every year to heat stroke. Countless others struggle through anything from weakness…
Read More10 facts about horses and hot weather
Do you know all you need to keep your horse cool and comfortable this summer? Heat waves Unlike dogs and most other animals, horses have sweat glands throughout their skin….
Read MoreA Field Guide To Equine Allergies
You arrive at the barn to discover your horse covered in small, flat-topped bumps. But he doesn’t seem to be bothered by them, so you decide to wait to see how he does. Sure enough, in a few…
Read MoreProud Flesh and How to Prevent it
What Proud Flesh Is: As your horse’s wound begins to heal, pinkish granulation tissue fills in the gaps between soft tissues. Granulation tissue normally stops forming as the skin edges grow together…
Read MoreUSRider: Traveling with an Older Horse
LEXINGTON, Ky. (Jan. 10, 2015) – He’s an old friend. A companion you’ve had for years with whom you have overcome challenges that have made you the team you are today. The aging…
Read MoreUSRider: Travel Precautions for Equine Vesicular Stomatitis
LEXINGTON, KY (Aug. 13, 2014) – Each summer, equestrians travel with their horses to explore different parts of North America. The summer heat and bugs create a melting pot for equine viruses to…
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