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Horses are majestic and intelligent animals that have been companions of humans for thousands of years.

Horseback riding is not only a fun and enjoyable activity, but it also offers a wide range of physical and mental benefits.

Horse riding is an exhilarating and fulfilling sport, but it can also be dangerous if safety precautions are not taken.

First, and most important your horse is dehydrated in most cases. Second, your animals stomach is in a highly acidic condition and almost...

You can get a fair measure of your horses immune system from the differential part of a regular blood screen, the SMAC 26 with CBC and...

Hitching behind is occasionally caused by an unbalanced hind foot, but it is usually caused by an unbalanced front foot. The front foot...

Splints are bony outgrowths on the splint bones but sometimes on the cannon bone as well. They usually occur in young animals in the...

The more popular name of the condition is 'Monday Morning Disease.' Most commonly it occurs when the horse is left in the stall for one...

As horses age, their care requirements change. Just like with humans, older horses need special attention to maintain their health.

Whether you're a beginner or an experienced rider, having the right gear is essential to ensure your safety and comfort while in the saddle.

Choosing the right horse breed can be a daunting task for any equestrian.

As a horse owner, it's important to be prepared for emergencies and to have a basic understanding of equine first aid.

Raising a horse from a foal to an adult is a rewarding experience that requires a lot of time, dedication, and patience.

Veterinarians are not blacksmith's, and it's really not their duty to tell the blacksmith what to do. They can only make suggestions. Too...

A horse with a problem in the left hind for instance may resent being shod on the right hind. When the right hind is being worked on the...

Thymosin Beta-4 (TB-500) plays an essential role in different stages of wound healing. It does so by first fighting off pathogens that...

For many years, western visitors to China returned with stories of how acupuncture was being used for the treatment of various medical...

Some are obvious of course while others are more subtle. When one front leg is continuously held out in front of the horse then there is...

Horses improved clinically when this drug was given by nebulization in the following clinical study. Of 10 Standardbreds and 2...

Thrush involves disintegration of the frog, clefts, and sole of the hoof, and is characterized by a black discharge and offensive odor....

Hyperthermia is a state of abnormally high body temperature. High environmental temperature and/or overexertion can cause hyperthermia,...

Ringworm (Microsporum trichophyton) is probably the most commonly seen of the skin condition caused by fungal infections. It affects both...

Stumbling is caused by an unbalanced foot. Out-side toe height or fullness is a prevalent cause, but an animal thus out of balance will...

In most texts canker is described as a chronic disease, more commonly found in draught type breeds and usually in the hind legs. The...