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You definitely shouldn’t ignore a horse that appears to have an eye problem. Most conditions are very painful! Your horse is also at risk for hurting themselves if they can’t see properly. Make sure you know the most common eye conditions, so you can treat them right away. Top 6 Eye Problems 1. Ulcer Ulcers...

Many horse owners recognize the telltale signs of colic. These can include rolling and kicking at their belly. Are you aware of the more subtle ones though? Your horse may display a few early indicators that something is wrong. It’s important you know what they are, so you can react quickly! Symptoms Indicating Colic Eating...

So often, riders equate a poor attitude and performance with discipline issues. Make it a priority  to check your horse for pain first! Kissing spine can lead rearing, bucking, biting, and bolting. That misbehaving horse is acting out in pain! What is kissing spine? The large spines in the vertebrae of your horse’s back rub...

Hives, also called urticaria, are raised bumps that appear on your horse. These swellings are often filled with fluid. They can be itchy, but aren’t always. And they commonly appear on the neck, back, belly, flank, and legs. In some cases, the hives are a one-time occurrence. However, they can also go away and reappear....

Colic can strike any time of the year. Depending on the season, your horse may be at risk for certain types. With spring here, you’ll have to keep an eye on your horse for gas colic. You definitely don’t want to ignore the symptoms. Colic is not only painful, but can even be fatal. Lush...

It can be fun to feed your horse treats, but it’s important that the snack is safe! You may be surprised to find some relatively common items are actually toxic to your horse. You’ll definitely want to check out this list and keep your horse’s lips far from them! Never feed these food products… 1....

Most horse owners have dealt with various cuts and wounds. Nature usually has a way of healing them. However, things can become problematic when proud flesh, or exuberant granulation tissue, begins to form. It’s basically excessive growth of tissues and vessels. You’ll want to put a stop to it right away! What is proud flesh? As...

Any horse can be at risk for colic. It doesn’t discriminate against breed, gender, or age. This condition causes abdominal pain usually from gas, too much grain, impaction, sand consumption, parasites, etc. It’s essential you know what to look for and how to react! 1. DO look for feces. If you don’t see any or...