Articles related to "Horse Health"



West Nile Virus
Should your horse be immunized?
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Building Safe Horse Stalls
Horses live in all sorts of stalls, from solid mahogany with brass fittings, to paddock gates laid out in stall patterns in metal buildings. Either sort can be safe.
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Equine Q & A
Equine questions from readers and my answers.
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Rescue Horses May Be Unexpectedly Troublesome
Rescuing a starving horse can be more of a challenge than a person may be prepared for. Here are some things to consider before you take this step.
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Resolution #1 Keep Your Horse Healthy - Make a Baseline Chart
Vital Signs Baseline Chart; this article describes how and why to make one. What are the normal ranges for an adult horse. Tips on taking your horse's pulse, listening for gut and lung sounds and more.
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Talking to an Equine Veterinarian
When a horse is sick or injured, knowing how to talk to an equine veterinarian can make all the difference, both for peace of mind and efficiency of vet visits.
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Bedding Down for Winter
Beware Dangerous Bedding Materials
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Colic in Horses
One of the scariest sights a horse owner can encounter is to find his or her horse kicking at its sides and rolling violently.
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Multiple Uses for Equine Body Condition Scoring
Few owners have access to a scale to weigh their animal regularly but learning Equine Body Condition Scoring will allow them to to monitor the health of their horse.
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Deworming Horses
A discussion of the importance of deworming your horse for parasites.
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Finding a Suitable Horse Share Arrangement
If you have decided that you would like to share a horse, you need to know what to look out for, and where to find it.
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Preventing Horse Leg Injuries
A horse's legs are the most fragile part of his body. Horse owners work on preventing leg injuries whenever they ride or work with horses.
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Why Look A Horse In The Mouth?
Telling a horse's age by looking at his teeth.
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Boarding a Horse Requires Attention to Detail
Whether a horse is boarded full time or only periodically, it's essential that the facility and owner are carefully scrutinized.
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Protect Your Investment
The Pre-purchase exam
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