Managing the Hard-Keeping PPID Horse
Madeline Boast, MSc
October 2, 2026
Learn how to add calories safely to a metabolic horse’s diet without putting him at a greater risk of developing laminitis.
How to care for the basic health needs of horses
Learn how to add calories safely to a metabolic horse’s diet without putting him at a greater risk of developing laminitis.
Nutritionist Dr. Clair Thunes shares advice on how to reduce your horse’s risk of colicking this fall.
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See what science has revealed about the effectiveness of chiropractic care for treating musculoskeletal pain in horses.
Yes, spring brings an increased risk of endocrinopathic laminitis for susceptible horses—but so does autumn. Here’s why.
How veterinarians define long-term success when curing the disease is not an option. Learn more in this article from The Horse’s Fall 2026 issue.
Strangles can spread quickly wherever horses gather. Learn how to recognize the disease and your horse’s risk.
An equine nutritionist offers alternatives to soaking hay for horses that live in subfreezing climates during winter.
Equine nutritionist Madeline Boast shares her top management tips for feeding easy keeper horses in this podcast episode. Sponsored by Tribute Equine Nutrition.
Would your horse benefit from hind shoes? Learn more in this article from The Horse’s Fall 2026 issue.
Find out if keeping a senior horse turned out can help reduce joint pain.
An expert explains why broodmares might be at a higher risk of colic, especially after foaling or breeding.
Check off these 8 important tasks before the colder weather arrives.
Start handling your foal’s feet early and schedule prompt farrier visits to support healthy limb development and instill good manners for lifelong hoof care.
An equine nutritionist explains how a broodmare’s nutritional needs change during her pregnancy.
When you make treatment decisions a two-way conversation with your equine veterinarian, you can minimize costs and prevent more serious problems.
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