disease

Every spring and summer horse owners gear up for the fight against ticks. They have to protect not only themselves, but their horses. There are many types that will latch onto your horse, including deer and dog ticks. Unfortunately, some carry nasty diseases! It’s important you protect your horse against them. Tick Prevention Topical spot-on...

Laminitis is the inflammation of the laminae in your horse’s hoof. These soft tissues hold the hoof wall onto your horse’s foot. When they become damaged, your horse experiences extreme pain and discomfort. Most assume this crippling disease only attacks in the spring, but your horse is at risk in the fall too! Not only...

It’s been in the headlines lately- the coronavirus! People across the world are being infected by this nasty virus. Animals, such as horses and dogs, are even at risk. Surprisingly, equine coronavirus has been around for a few years now. Make sure you know how this virus operates! The Equine Disease Control Center in the...

Laminitis isn’t fun for any horse! It makes them sore and miserable. The tissue in the hooves that connect the coffin bone and hoof wall become inflamed. Your horse will be noticeably sore if he has acute or chronic laminitis. Follow these tips to avoid this condition! 1. Careful with grazing: Fresh grass has high...

You finally made it out to the barn to ride and what do you see? Your horse painfully limping around. He’s dead lame, as the saying goes. You can see the discomfort all over his body and face. Lameness is usually identified by a change in your horse’s gait or stance. Check out the most...

As a responsible horse owner, you’ll probably considered what vaccines to give your horse, if any. Vaccinations can help to minimize disease and illness in your horse. Without a strong program, you can greatly reduce the effectiveness of the vaccine. Follow these tips to protect your barn! Consider your horse’s risk factors. This could include...