Equine Health Emergencies: Plan Ahead for Best Outcomes
Natalie DeFee Mendik, MA
May 12, 2026
If you spend any time with horses, eventually you will run into some type of emergency, and it’s best to be prepared.
If you spend any time with horses, eventually you will run into some type of emergency, and it’s best to be prepared.
A veterinarian discusses what you need to know, from prepurchase details to budgeting approaches, before buying a horse during this Ask TheHorse Live event. Sponsored by CareCredit.
Dr. Stacey Cordivano describes the best way to store your horse’s health and identification records in case of emergency.
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Dr. Michael Fugaro details how to create a comprehensive emergency plan tailored to your location, facility, and horses.
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Two veterinarians describe how you can assure funds for your horses’ care should you die before they do.
Dr. Wendy Krebs shares tips on planning for routine and emergency equine veterinary bills and how horse owners can protect themselves against rising veterinary care costs.
Dr. Jorge Colón explains what expenses horse owners can expect and why they are continuously increasing.
Do you feel like you can’t afford your horse? You’re not alone. Learn how to manage horse expenses to lessen the stress of horsekeeping. Sponsored by CareCredit.
Use this list of annual preventive care exams to help you keep your veterinary documents organized and up to date.
An owner wants to know how to best prepare her senior horse for a move from Florida to Virginia. Dr. Chrissie Schneider offers advice.
Three practitioners share advice on how to best care for your horses following a disaster.
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