A horse's mouth is sensitive, and damage can be obvious or much more subtle. Learn what to do to help your horse heal.

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We’re all just one emergency away from facing serious trouble. It was a sobering realization for Heather Hayes, owner and trainer of Cozy Fields Farm, in Ellington, Connecticut, as she considered the financial strains of running a horse business. In…

Learn the causes of and treatment options and prevention strategies for this uncomfortable skin reaction They might seem benign, those raised welts on your horse’s body. But they can be itchy—even painful under tack and equipment—unsightly, and…

Biosecurity measures remain a critical component to combating ‘strep throat for horses.’ Learn more in this article from The Horse‘s Spring 2024 issue. Biosecurity measures remain a critical component to combating ‘strep throat for horses’ Teddy and…

An equine dermatology expert highlights the importance of a multipronged approach to managing equine allergies. What you need to know about steroids, antibiotics, and pest management Rosanna Marsella, DVM, Dipl. ACVD, professor of dermatology at the…

Mares might be prone to early pregnancy loss for several reasons besides predisposing factors such as age. “There are very few evidence-based strategies which have been shown to increase pregnancy maintenance as well as increase viability,” said…

When should veterinarians use kerosene in broodmares? How should they administer it? Two equine reproduction experts answer these questions and more. Some broodmares might struggle to conceive or maintain pregnancy due to age, disease, or infection;…

Mares get a bad rap for recalcitrant estrous behavior, but hormones and tumors could also be at play. Learn more in The Horse‘s Spring 2024 issue. Mares can get a bad rap for recalcitrant estrous behavior, but hormones and tumors could also be at…

My riding accident coincided with the mass shooting at Michigan State University As my horse bolted, I knew I was going to get hurt. I tried to convince myself otherwise, arguing whole dockets with every gallop stride. You’re not going to fall. Don’t…

REED CITY — When Sarah Kuz met her father-in-law for the second time, he bought her a pony at auction for $300. “I was like, hooked,” Kuz recalls. “I’m like, ‘OK, like, when can we get married? I’m totally in.’” Growing up in the Greater Chicago…

EVART — When Mark Corey “retired” from the funeral home in Evart that bears his name, he worked 57 hours that week. So says Sara Mitchell, Corey Funeral Home’s new owner. “I said, ‘That’s not exactly how you retire, buddy,’” Mitchell recalls. Funeral…

Horses’ body language and habits can tell you a lot about their pain levels, moods, and motivations. Learn more in this article from the Fall 2023 issue of The Horse. Observe your horse’s habits and body language to determine whether he’s in pain…

Here’s what owners can expect to pay when prioritizing their horses’ welfare. Learn more in this article from the Winter 2023 issue of The Horse. Horse-keeping expenses vary by region; here’s what owners can expect to pay when prioritizing their…

Pain behaviors in the ridden horse can range from subtle rhythm irregularities to bucking. Read more about the ridden horse pain ethogram in the Riding Horse 2023 Issue of The Horse. Hannah Knaebel’s mare Brio wasn’t noticeably lame but displayed 12…

Pain behaviors in the ridden horse include classic signs of naughtiness such as bucking, or even subtle rhythm irregularities. Read more about the ridden horse pain ethogram in the Riding Horse 2023 Issue of The Horse. A list of pain behaviors in…

A research team found that abnormal behavior doesn’t always correlate with elevated ovarian hormones. Maybe not, according to researchers on a recent study … unless she’s acting like a stallion. Lauren Huggins, VMD, MS, an associate at Select…