How to Care for Your Horse’s Hooves During the Winter

It can be easy to overlook hoof care in the winter, as many riders exercise their horses less and focus on their weight during the colder months. But it’s still crucial to keep your horse’s feet in mind. Remember the old adage: no foot, no horse. Check out...

Lacerations/Wounds

If you have horses, you know the trouble that they can sometimes get themselves in no matter how careful you are. A laceration is a wound that involves the skin and potentially the structures beneath it. Depending on the severity of the injury, it may require...

Ophthalmic Emergencies

Ophthalmic emergencies can range from a simple squint to a punctured globe or torn eyelid. With horses, simple ophthalmic issues can quickly turn into an emergency.  With that being said, any eye that is squinting, swollen, red, cloudy, teary, and/or just “looks”...
Common Summer Horse Diseases

Common Summer Horse Diseases

Summer is in full swing, and it’s essential to make your horse’s health a priority. Warm summer temperatures can increase your horse’s risk of certain diseases. Because of this, it’s important to know what to look for and how to keep your horse safe.  Let’s discuss...
Summer Heat Dangers

Summer Heat Dangers

Rising temperatures can be tough on your horse. As the summer heats up, it’s essential to understand the dangers of extreme heat and how it can affect your horse’s health. Heat stress and heatstroke are serious medical conditions that can have dangerous...
Summer Safety Tips for Horses

Summer Safety Tips for Horses

Summer is an excellent opportunity to get out and spend some quality time with your horse. However, the summer heat can pose significant risks to your horse’s health. As warm weather approaches, it’s important to take some time to understand the risks and what...