We are always trying to do what’s best for our horses. Whenever the topic of digestion comes up, I always pay attention. Horses have such a sensitive digestive system, so this is one of my favorite topics to learn about.…
The equestrian industry is a huge yet very close-knit community and when tragedy strikes we are there for one another in any way possible. When a local equestrian center gets struck with a horrible outbreak of EHV-1 (Equine Herpesvirus Type…
I’ve never even thought about how flexible my horse’s hoof was before, but this video is definitely eye-opening. Tomas G. Teskey Veterinary Insights posted the following three videos highlighting the flexibility of a horse’s hoof when barefoot, in a boot, and…
Jaime Hinton Anderson and “The Goob” are no strangers to adversity and overcoming obstacles. “He’s one of those horses that… I think you could tear a leg off him and he’d still try. He’s gonna try no matter what happens…
Dr. Parks with Iron Will Mobile Veterinary Services wanted to remind everyone about the danger of Red Maple Leaf Toxicity in horses. They wrote on their Facebook page, “Dr. Parks has been managing a group of horses who unfortunately munched on wilted…
Sometimes we all need a break from the day to day things we do in life. David Barnhurst recently took video of the Buckskin Gulch (Utah) trail ride that he completed and I have to say, these are some of…
Thanks to some creative engineering, horses can now get CT scans just like humans. They are hoping the technology will also be helpful in providing children who are too fidgety to sit still for typical CT scans. Watch the scanner…
Rescue teams are doing an amazing job rescuing the horses and livestock stranded in the Hurricane Harvey floods. The aftermath of this hurricane may be even scarier than the hurricane itself. Horses that stand in water for days can…
This may be one of the worst hoof injuries I’ve ever seen. Paul, at Hoofin It Horseshoeing posted on Facebook, “What started as a pretty gruesome case, is now looking quite good after 2 months. I am feeling positive about…
Wolfe Equine Services saw an interesting case this week. They posted, “Interesting case seen yesterday! (Warning pictures may be considered kinda gross by some). This mare was 17 years old and presented for acute, severe colic. A large mass was…
If you’ve owned horses long enough then chances are you’ve had to make an emergency call to your veterinarian at one point or another. Rusty Higgins horse was recently kicked in the face by another horse. He wrote, “This is what…
I’ll admit it, I have never heard of Equilibration Dentistry before watching this video. I have always had my horse’s teeth floated and checked regularly, but after watching this is something I definitely want to do for my horse. Watch…
Provide your equine with forage prior to and during prolonged exercise. While trail riding, offer the opportunity to graze along the way. Why? Acid splashing in the stomach is uncomfortable and may induce ulcers. The equine stomach produces acid 24…
The Equine Dental Clinic Ltd recently had a patient with a trapped sinus infection. They explained on Facebook, “If the horse’s head was solid bone, it would be too heavy for the horse to carry around and run fast –…
When Kathy Burma’s horse Kit started spooking out of nowhere, she did what we all should do. She checked for a medical reason first. She posted her findings a message on her Facebook page. She wrote, “PSA: If your horse…
