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...
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 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...
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...
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...