Horse-health-problem risk factors, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment
A sports medicine specialist looks at what could cause a Western dressage horse to travel haunches-in during the right-lead canter.
An equine nutritionist answers a reader question about how her horse’s diet might play a role in his poor coat quality and hair loss.
Traveling to horse shows (and clinics) can cause your horse stress and put him at risk for behavioral issues, gastric upset, and infectious disease.
Chronic diarrhea in horses has many possible causes, from sand accumulation to lymphoma. Find out how veterinarians diagnose and manage these challenging cases.
Tune into this Ask TheHorse Live event where two veterinarians will answer your questions about equine skin problems. Sponsored by Creative Science.
Find out what commonly applied practices horse owners and caretakers tend to overdo.
While steeped in tradition, feeding bran mashes can cause GI distress in horses. Learn why, and discover alternatives.
Two veterinarians answer your equine gastric ulcer questions during this recent Ask TheHorse podcast episode. Brought to you by Bimeda.
Learn how veterinarians distinguish fecal water syndrome from true chronic diarrhea in horses, uncover likely causes, and guide management.
Widespread exposure but relatively rare clinical disease makes Lyme disease diagnosis and treatment challenging. Read more in The Horse‘s Spring 2026 issue.
Researchers identified regional differences in fungi found in asthmatic horses’ airways. Here’s how you can manage your horse’s risk.
Researchers are advancing diagnostics and treatments for focal mucoid placentitis, a mysterious disease linked to abortion and weak foals.
New research on insulin dysregulation highlights how pasture NSCs, forage intake, and grazing muzzles can help reduce laminitis risk in horses.
Learn about colic considerations specific to senior horses, especially those with underlying health issues such as metabolic problems.
An essential part of any grooming routine is staying alert to conditions that can compromise dermatological health.
Two veterinarians explain when a horse might need colic surgery and how your veterinarian might determine this on the farm.
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