Colic is every horse owner´s nightmare and when it rears its ugly head it´s a stressful time for horse and owner. Colic is actually a catch-all term for abdominal discomfort and it has many causes that range in severity and causes. It´s important for all horse owners...
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Horse Nose Bleeds – Epistaxis
Epistaxis is the veterinary term used to describe bleeding from the nose. In horses this is a fairly common complaint and has a number of potential underlying causes. Nosebleeds in horses can be very dramatic, understandably causing a lot of distress for owners,...
Wobblers in Horses
Wobblers is a term used to describe a condition in horses known as equine cervical vetrebral mallformation (or CVM). It´s not a common disease but when it does occur it can have serious consequences for the health and performance of the horse and the safety of its...
How to Treat Thrush in Horses
Most horse owners will be well aware of the signs to look out for that indicate their horse is suffering from thrush, primarily because of its foul smell! Put simply thrush is a term used to describe the clinical signs associated with a foot infection caused by...
White Line Disease – Diagnosis, Treatment, & Prevention
White line disease is a laymans term used to indicate a condition of the horse´s foot involving separation of parts of the hoof wall. It´s always useful to have a reference guide to better understand the anatomy of the horse´s foot and which parts are affected in the...
Best Open Wound Treatment for Horses
No one wants to find their horse with an open wound, but we all know how good they are at getting themselves into trouble. Be it a cut from a stray, sharp stone or branch during a vigorous roll, a run-in with the fencing, or a kick from a field-mate, the sight of a...
Signs of Heat Stress in Horses
With summer here and the warm weather calling, it´s easy to get carried away with long summer trail rides and fun-filled days competing, but it´s important to remember that our horses can suffer the adverse effects of the heat and sun, just as readily as we can. This...