Hock arthritis can cause poor performance and lameness in horses. Learn how to manage your horse after a diagnosis of this common condition.
How soon can I ride my horse after he gets trimmed or shod? How do I know if he has thin soles? Vets and farriers answer these common hoof health questions and more.
Veterinarians describe 9 common causes of poor performance in horses and what it takes to get a diagnosis.
Learn about the benefits and drawbacks of adding hydroponic fodder to a horse’s diet.
An equine nutritionist offers care and feeding tips to help owners prepare thin senior horses for cold weather.
Horses might need additional risk-based vaccines in the fall months, depending on location and activities.
Nutritionist Dr. Clair Thunes shares advice on how to reduce your horse’s risk of colicking this fall.
How farriers trim and shoe horses for their unique biomechanics, discipline, and riding surface.
Equine hepatitis viruses EqHV and EqPV-H can cause chronic or acute liver disease in horses. Early diagnosis, biosecurity, and prevention are key.
Here’s what researchers know about the role biomarkers might play in predicting and monitoring equine gastric ulcer syndrome.
Veterinarians weigh in on the do’s and don’ts of wound care, from discovery to recovery.
Is it okay for my horse to eat leaves that have fallen from trees in his pasture?
Learn why this congenital malformation occurs in foals and how veterinarians, owners, and breeders can treat and prevent it.
An equine veterinary podiatrist says ice might help address this horse’s foot pain but won’t solve the main problem.
Learn about 5 reasons for limb swelling in horses, from benign triggers to causes for major concern.
As the seasons change, so do the strategies we use to manage horses’ hooves. Read more in the Fall 2025 issue of The Horse.
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