Common Horse Vaccinations
Eastern/Western Encephalomyelitis – The virus is spread by sucking insects (mosquitoes), resulting in neurological signs that can be fatal. Tetanus – A ...
Things To Know When Traveling With Horses
When you are traveling with horses, whether it is to a distant state or just across town, you will need to do ...
Equine Piroplasmosis Testing – Required At Some Horse Shows
A negative piroplasmosis test is starting to be a requirement at horse events across the country. In 2011, AQHA issued a statement ...
When Is It Time To Switch Your Horse To Senior Feed?
Just like humans, some horses are considered to be ‘old for their age.’ We all have similar signs of aging; gray hair, ...
What is A Pre-Purchase Horse Exam?
Purchase exams are performed for buyers on a horse that they are considering purchasing. These examinations are performed to determine the health ...
The Importance Of Understanding Equine Nutrition
Today, equine nutritional information is available from many sources, and it’s imperative that anyone who owns or cares for horses have a ...
Supplements Supporting Equine Gut Health
There are many companies today that are working to develop supplements to support equine gut health. One such company, Arenus, a Novus ...
Muscle Loss In Your Horse’s Topline Due To An Unbalanced Diet
When a horse is fed an unbalanced diet, they lose muscle but not necessarily fat. Having a horse with a body condition ...
Equine Topline Evaluation Scoring (TES) Chart
Use this Topline Evaluation Chart, developed by Progressive Nutrition, to evaluate your horse’s topline. Horses are scored on a scale from A-D ...
Why You May Not Know Your Horse Has an Ulcer
Ulcers are a silent yet prevalent medical condition in horses. According to most studies, ulcers are said to be present in 60% ...