#HORSE HEALTH
Weekend Wellness: The Most Famous Reindeer
Staying in good enough shape to deliver presents to millions of children on Christmas Eve can be hard, but this “reindeer” knows how to prepare.
Standing Ovation by Ovation Riding: The Western Thoroughbred
Every Friday, Horse Nation teams up with Ovation Riding to spotlight those doing good work in the horse world. Today we recognize The Western Thoroughbred, a grassroots organization that is taking a firm stance on equine care and nutrition.
SmartPak Monday Morning Feed: Ask the Equine Nutritionist, Feeding Your New Horse Grain
Did you get a new horse? Are you wondering about the best way to go about feeding it? SmartPak can help with this segment of Ask the Equine Nutritionist.
Keep Your Horse Cool in Warmer Weather
Sweat much? So does your horse. Learn some tips for keeping him cool during warm weather.
What’s the Deal With Bisphosphonates?
What are bisphosphonates, and why are they suddenly in the headlines? This class of drugs is intended to treat horses with symptoms of navicular syndrome — but off-label use may be doing more harm than good. The racing industry is beginning to fight back against such off-label use.
Chincoteague Ponies Fighting Pythiosis Infection
Also called “swamp cancer,” this relatively rare infection is neither fungus nor cancer but mimics aspects of both — and the famous Chincoteague ponies have been battling pythiosis for months, putting this infection in the spotlight for horse owners.
Horse Health News: Purdue University Conducts Equine Asthma Research
With current estimates stating that 20-50% of stalled horses develop asthma, Purdue University’s study on dust levels in forage could be a real game-changer. Noelle Maxwell speaks with the research team to learn more.
‘OMG, What Happened To Your Face?’: Grass Mumps
Yep, it’s a thing. Ask me how I know.
Great Yorkshire Show Rider Weight Policy Spurs Debate
Thirteen riders were asked to dismount from ponies at the Great Yorkshire Show last week when they appeared to weigh over 20% of their ponies’ weight, spurring international conversation about suitability, equine welfare and the best way to enforce such a rule.
4 Steps To Create the Perfect Duct Tape Bootie
Have abscess, will duct tape.
Lighthoof: Weed of the Week: Creeping Buttercup
As spring slowly creeps over the northern hemisphere, it’s time to start thinking about pasture management. This week, our friends at Lighthoof introduce us to buttercup, a toxic weed.
Tuesday Video: Equine Caesarean Section
While not common, it’s possible for a foal to be born through Caesarean section: watch the process narrated by the chief surgeon, Dr. Tom Marien.
10 Times the Internet Diagnosed My Horse with Ulcers
Gastric ulcers are a common condition and potentially dangerous if left undiagnosed and untreated. At the same time, they’re often a catch-all diagnosis when you’re consulting Drs. Google and Facebook. Learn more (and have a laugh!) here.
Too Cold To Ride? Using Common Sense & Science
Unusually cold temperatures across much of the United States have led to endless rounds of speculation (and some science) about when it’s too cold to ride. We’ve compiled the facts and common sense concepts to help you set your own cutoff.
Electrode Treatment For Atrial Fibrillation Reverses Irregular Heartbeat
Cardiologists at Cornell University successfully reverted an irregular heartbeat in a 19-year-old mare through the process of transvenous electrical cardioversion. Get the scoop and watch video from the procedure!
Buzz Off: Alternative Fly Control
For today’s #TBT, we offer these integrative words of advice from Dr. Joyce Harman.
Holistic Treatments for Lyme Disease
How you can supplement your horse’s conventional Lyme treatment.
What the Buck?! One Unusual Call to the Veterinarian
Images and video may be graphic to some readers.
Madigan Squeeze Technique Helps ‘Dummy’ Foals
Viral video showing the squeeze in use are bringing research into the spotlight.
How to Prepare for Fly Season
Spring is here! And so are the flies.
Still On a Rotational Deworming Schedule? Check This Out
It’s now widely realized by most veterinarians and horse owners that rotational deworming is no longer the best practice for long-term parasite control. This visual should help show why.
