61. Thrush in Horses
Thrush describes an infection that develops in the frog of one or more of the horse’s hooves, caused by a fungal or bacterial pathogen. Hooves with frogs that have deep sulci are prone to becoming in...
25 Nov 202316min
60. DSLD in Horses
Degenerative Suspensory Ligament Desmitis (DSLD) is a chronic condition in horses that affects connective tissue, including the suspensory ligament and other ligaments and tendons. This painful condit...
23 Nov 202317min
59. Top Calming Supplements for Horses
Riding and working with horses poses some inherent risk of danger, but the risk is greater when working with an aggressive or moody horse. For this reason, horse owners often look to calming supplemen...
22 Nov 202324min
58. Swayback (Equine Lordosis): Causes, Management & Care
Swayback, or equine lordosis, is characterized by a large dip in the spine of a horse, often resulting in a high wither and severe downwards curve to their topline. Swayback is more common in older ho...
21 Nov 202317min
57. Hay Belly in Horses
A large, round belly doesn’t always mean your horse is overweight. Some horses have a hay belly that makes them appear pregnant, yet they may struggle to maintain enough body condition to cover their ...
20 Nov 202315min
56. Is Soy Good or Bad for Horses?
Soy is a common ingredient in many equine feeds. Different parts of the soybean can be used to provide protein, energy, and fiber in your horse’s diet. Soybeans are popular because of their versatilit...
17 Nov 202314min
55. Corrective Shoeing for Horses
Your farrier and veterinarian will definitely agree that issues with your horse’s hooves can compromise the entire function of your horse. Hoof problems not only cause your horse pain and affect the w...
16 Nov 202326min
54. Research-Backed Benefits of Chasteberry
Chasteberry is an herbal supplement that is used to support mood balance and hormone health in female and male horses. The Chastetree berry (Vitex agnus-castus) plant is a shrub that grows in the Medi...
15 Nov 202321min
