Health

Horses living in sandy, dry areas are often prone to sand colic. This is a condition that happens when horses ingest sand along with their food. Sand impaction prevents a horse from being able to pass gas or feces and this can cause very severe pain, infection and even death. In this article we discuss … Read more

My horse has a runny nose, a usual question I see on horse forums every day. Nasal discharge is not always a sign of trouble in horses. A horse can have a temporary allergic reaction to something in the air just as a human can. The key to knowing whether or not you should be … Read more

Many horses, especially older horses, develop arthritis (aka: degenerative joint disease or DJD), one of the most common equine ailments. Just as with people, arthritis in horses is a painful condition and can make moving about difficult. There is no cure for arthritis, but with proper diet and care and a regular routine of light-to-moderate … Read more

The complex condition known as navicular syndrome is a common one among horses, donkeys and mules. There are a number of different treatments recommended for this condition, and it is difficult to understand why some work better than others. Good knowledge of horse hoof anatomy is very helpful in determining the cause of navicular syndrome … Read more

Like any other animal, a horse may lie down to get some rest. Horses often sleep standing up, but when they feel very secure and they need some deep, rapid eye movement (REM) sleep, they may lie down. This is especially true on bright, sunny days during the winter. A horse may lie down to … Read more

We used to believe that ringbone was a fatal diagnosis for a horse. Today we know that that a horse with ringbone can continue to be rideable and comfortable for a very long time. In this article, we discuss the different types of ringbone and provide good advice for early detection and sensible, natural treatment … Read more