Lameness in horses is a serious issue. When I was looking for a horse to buy, one of the first things I was looking out for at the horses I went and looked at was whether or not they were lame or had...
Category: Health & Behavior
Have you ever picked out your horse's hooves after a long rain storm and was greeted with a horrendous smell? Well, it is likely that that smell is caused from thrush, a bacterial infection in the...
Believe it or not, horses can get hives too. Like people, horses get hives as a reaction to something that they are allergic to. Sometimes, these swollen bumps can be really uncomfortable and itchy...
Why Is My Horse Pacing Back & Forth? All About This Common Stable Vice
Pacing in horses is a bad habit known as a stable vice. This habit is seen in horses both young and old, especially those who are on stall-rest or who don't get out as much as they should. What is...
Even though your horse may be a little bit too chunky for his own good, sometimes it can be a little too hard to resist giving him a treat. Are there treats out there that you can give to an...
Swayback is a fairly common thing to see in horses of all shapes, sizes, and breeds. There are some breeds of horses that are more prone to getting swayback than others. Why is this? What is swayback...