Basic Health

Trimming at regular intervals keeps the hoof from getting greatly misaligned and allows smaller corrections to the hoof angle. Read more

Advantages of pasture grazing can be negated by overstocking and overgrazing. Read more

Horses have 18 thoracic vertebrae designated T1 to T18. These form the part of the spine that includes the withers and Read more

Consideration of “carbon footprints” is becoming more and more important, encouraging us to make more ecologically sound decisions, such Read more

One of the deadliest toxins that horses may encounter is made by Clostridium botulinum bacteria. Read more

The presence of normal manure is a sign of a healthy horse, whether it’s piled up or spread far Read more

Most horse owners know they shouldn’t work their horses quite as hard in very hot, humid conditions as they Read more

Match your horse's body condition score from 1 (poor) to 9 (extremely fat) with this free downloadable chart. Read more

Horses that are exercised during hot, humid weather lose fluid and electrolytes as they sweat. It may take several Read more

Sooner or later, almost all horses will get some sort of injury that penetrates the skin. These wounds may Read more