From Detection to Prevention: Dealing With Thrush in Horses
This foul-smelling hoof infection is common in horses but easy to treat if you catch it early.
What To Do if Your Horse Has a Runny Nose
From seasonal allergies to serious respiratory disease, many things can cause your horse to have a runny nose. Here’s how to handle the situation.
How To Examine a Horse’s Eye
Christine Johnson, DVM, of Rocky Mountain Equine Veterinary Medicine, describes common signs of eye injuries and infections in horses.
How To Medicate a Horse’s Eye
Christine Johnson, DVM, of Rocky Mountain Equine Veterinary Medicine, demonstrates how to safely apply ointment to your horse’s eye.
Horse Vital Signs: How To Check for Dehydration
A quick way to check a horse’s hydration status is to perform a skin pinch test. Dr. Christine Johnson shows us how.
How To Keep Your Horse Cool When Riding
Beat the heat this summer with these tips for how to keep your horse cool before, during, and after your ride, plus what to do if he gets too hot.
Equine Vital Signs: Taking a Horse’s Respiratory Rate
Knowing your horse’s respiratory rate is useful for monitoring his recovery when exercising in hot conditions and picking up on signs of pain or discomfort.
Help, My Horse Won’t Eat!
When your horse loses his appetite for no apparent reason, here are three questions to ask yourself as you look for the cause.
How To Recognize and Treat a Horse’s Hoof Abscess
If you can pick up on a hoof abscess early, you can start treatment to relieve your horse’s pain and prevent potential complications.
How To Wrap a Horse’s Hoof
Wrapping a hoof is a common procedure all horse owners should know how to do in case their horse is recovering from an abscess or has an injury to his foot.