Heaves’ You Can Deal With It
…until euthanasia is the only option — but early diagnosis and proper management can make a huge difference in avoiding this horrible final stage. Treatment Of Heaves Managing heaves is…
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Colic In Horses
…of fluid into the intestinal tract or into the abdomen itself. This is another bad sign. Diagnosis Since abdominal/colic pain could be caused by a life-threatening problem, it’s a medical…
Therapeutic Riding
…two and a half. She can now walk, but her balance isn’t good and it took her a long time to learn to turn without falling over. Since the diagnosis,…
EQUUS Consultants: Proud Flesh
Proud flesh and the diagnosis and treatment of navicular problems are discussed by Medical Editor Matthew Mackay-Smith….
Just ticklish or something serious?
Photo © EQUUS Magazine. Most horses appreciate a vigorous grooming, while some jump and flinch at the slightest touch. If your horse doesn’t seem to like being touched, he could…
Not-So-Sweet: Why Your Horse’s Breath Stinks
Give your horse a kiss on the nose and you may catch a whiff of sweet grain, fresh hay and perhaps the peppermint candy you just gave him. But if…
Controlling Contagious Equine Diseases
EHV Outbreak. Horses Euthanatized. Farms Quarantined. Travel Restricted. Shows Cancelled. Confining sick horses in a quarantine stall protects the health of his barnmates. Headlines like these will catch any horse…
An Equine Bladder-Stone Blockage
Tucker is one of those rare horses who can please anyone. “If you’re a beginner, he’ll take care of you,” says his owner Jim Mackler. “If you know how to…
An Equine Bladder-Stone Blockage
Tucker is one of those rare horses who can please anyone. “If you’re a beginner, he’ll take care of you,” says his owner Jim Mackler. “If you know how to…