Arguably, the most important parts of a horse’s anatomy are the hooves. The hooves are literally the foundation on which the horse is built. Unfortunately, hoof structure is complicated, and there is an entire spectrum of hoof irregularities you may come across. ...
Pigeon Fever, also known as Dryland Distemper, is an equine disease most commonly occurring in the Fall. It is a bacterial infection, and in most cases horses will be fully recovered in a matter of weeks. Pigeon Fever is caused by a bacteria called corynebacterium...
It’s easy for horse owners to say their horse is just a little overweight, or big boned, but it’s difficult for them to recognize that their horse might be seriously overweight or even obese. Carrying too much weight can create serious health concerns for your horse,...
As horse owners, we want to make sure our horses stay as healthy as possible. Part of that responsibility includes understanding common equine diseases, so that we can prevent them before they start. Here’s some quick facts on the virus EHV-1. EHV-1 is a respiratory...
