Marcia King
Marcia King is an award-winning freelance writer based in Ohio who specializes in equine, canine, and feline veterinary topics. She's schooled in hunt seat, dressage, and Western pleasure.
Articles by Marcia King
Dialysis in Horses
May 30, 2011
Dialysis is an expensive procedure is not yet widely offered, however it is an option that, in some cases, Read More
Dummy Foal Syndrome (Equine Neonatal Maladjustment Syndrome)
December 01, 2010
Foals exhibit abnormal, often vague behaviors and/or neurologic signs during their first few days of life. Read More
The Disease of Obesity in Horses
September 01, 2010
Obesity can cause reproduction problems, bone and joint stress, insulin resistance, laminitis, and more. Read More
Brushing Up on Thrush in Horses
August 01, 2010
Thrush is an anaerobic bacterial infection that slowly eats away at the horse's hoof tissue. Read More
Brushing Up on Thrush
August 01, 2010
Good management and proper treatment are key to keeping your horses sound in the face of thrush. Read More
Joint Injury and Arthritis in Horses: Searching for Solutions
April 01, 2010
Researchers have developed diagnostic, preventive, and treatment options for equine musculoskeletal problems. Read More
Beat Botulism
March 01, 2010
Botulism is largely avoidable, but immediate veterinary treatment could help save an affected horse's life. Read More
Dealing With Colic: 32 Dos and Don'ts
October 01, 2009
Do you know what to do--and just as importantly, what not to do--if your horse displays vague, mild, or serious signs of what might be colic? How do you handle the situation? Actions to take/avoid with your horse's recovery plan? How to minimize the Read More
Equine Splints: Causes and Cures
July 01, 2009
Your 2 1/2-year-old horse has been in training for a few months, but even though you're taking it slowly and steadily and not pushing too hard, he sometimes comes up lame during or after a workout. The lameness isn't always present and rarely occurs Read More
Pilates for Horses?
June 01, 2009
"One of the things we know from human medical research is that when people get Read More
Core Training Exercise Guidelines
May 18, 2009
Core training exercises can be done without a warm-up--for example, in horses that are recovering from injury--because the horse controls the amount of motion, and loading of the joints is less than during locomotion. Hilary M. Clayton, BVMS, Read More
Managing the Easy Keeper
March 01, 2009
Much like humans, horses need a proper diet and adequate exercise to maintain a healthy body weight. Read More
Saving Horses 911
February 05, 2009
Traditionally, in the event of some sort of accident--trailer overturned, horse stuck somewhere, horse down, environmental disaster--the owner or witness often attempts to deal with the incident himself/herself or with the aid of a friend Read More
Winter Workouts
December 01, 2008
Come May, Trisha Dowling of Saskatchewan, Canada, is ready to take on the challenges of competitive endurance--and, equally important, so Read More
Don't Ignore Melanomas
October 01, 2008
The statistics are a little daunting:
- Up to 80% of gray horses older Read More
Herbs for Horses
October 01, 2008
You probably know the types: Eager Ellen, who is sold Read More
Senior Horse Nutrition
September 01, 2008
Base your senior horse's diet on a full assessment of his health and management to help his well-being. Read More
Barefoot vs. Shod
August 01, 2008
This point/counterpoint discusses the controversial issue of whether horses need to wear shoes. Back in 2002, Tufts University hosted a seminar for farriers and veterinarians to review the barefoot hoof care methods devise Read More
5 Hints for Hiring a Horse Sitter
August 01, 2008
Give careful consideration to your candidates to increase the odds of having a satisfactory outcome. Read More
20 Hot Weather Trailering Tips
July 01, 2008
Should your journey take you and your equine traveling companions through areas of scorching heat or sweltering humidity, you need to take steps to protect your charges from the oven-like temperatures and stresses that can occur in a horse trailer. Read More
Equine Therapy: Sound Choices
June 01, 2008
Many equine therapy devices are available, but which ones work? Keeping your horse in action or getting him sound and back into battle: twin goals of just about everyone who works with competition horses or who spends a chunk of time playing with the Read More
Desensitizing Your Horse to Fly Spray
May 01, 2008
What's New in Horse Trailers
March 01, 2008
You're ready to make some changes concerning your showing or horse-traveling activities--perhaps you're scaling down a bit, trailering less horse Read More
Winding Down
October 01, 2007
Giving your horse a break from training can result in a healthier, happier horse--if you do it correctly. Read More
Bitless: A New Breed of Bridle
August 01, 2007
What is the difference between The Bitless Bridle and other cross-under bitless bridles (CBBs) versus the traditional type of bit-free bridles such as the hackamore? Even more importantly, what are the advantages and disadvantages of the CBBs versus Read More
