Our Horse Health Library is the best resource for horse owners looking for reliable and accurate information regarding diseases and conditions, horse management FAQs, horse care tips, supplement ingredient definitions and much, much more!
Although this site provides a wealth of information, it should not replace your veterinarian's advice and treatment.
Articles in this section:
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Joint & Lameness
- Arthritis & Joint Health
- Bog Spavin
- Bone Spavin
- Bowed Tendons & Pulled Suspensory Ligaments
- Capped Hocks and Elbows
- Clicking Joints in Horses
- Developmental Orthopedic Disease
- DSLD in Horses
- Epiphysitis (Physitis) in Young, Growing Horses
- Joint Injections
- How Safe is Bute for Horses Long-term?
- Kissing Spines
- Lameness Exam & Scale
- Osteochondritis Dissecans (OCD)
- Recognizing Signs of Lameness & When to Call the Vet
- Ringbone
- Shivers
- Splints
- Soreness & Back Pain
- Stocking Up
- Stringhalt
- Supplements to Help Locking Stifle Joint (Hind Luxation)
- Suspensory Ligament Injuries
- Swayback
- Tendons & Ligaments
- Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ)
- Thoroughpin
- Upward Fixation of the Patella
- Windpuffs
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Hooves
- A Year in the Life of a Healthy Hoof
- Abscess
- Canker
- Club Foot
- Common Hoof Problems
- Factors From a Farrier That Influence Hooves
- Flaky Peeling Hooves
- Founder
- Fundamentals of Supporting Healthy Hooves
- Hoof Circulation Supplements Q&A
- Keep a Finger on Your Horse's Digital Pulse
- Laminitis
- Minimizing Stall Rest Stress for Horses with Heel Bulb Cuts
- Navicular Disease
- Parts of a Horse Hoof
- Preventive Hoof Care
- Quarter Crack
- Sidebone
- Supplements for a Foundered Horse
- Thrush
- White Line Disease
- Winter Hoof Care for Horses
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Weight
- Body Condition Scoring System
- Easy Keepers
- Equine Metabolic Syndrome
- Hard Keepers
- Help for Horses that Lose Weight in the Winter
- Overweight Horses
- Older Horse Weight Loss
- Underweight
- Weight Calculator
- EMS vs. PPID – Do You Know The Difference?
- Do Ponies Need Grain?
- Exercise Training to Increase Insulin Sensitivity
- Help Your Horse Lose Extra Pounds
- Rapid Weight Loss in Horses
- Ponies and Pasture: The “Perfect Storm”
- Helping Your Horse Gain Lean Muscle Mass
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Horse Care
- 4 Winter Health Challenges
- Banamine vs Bute
- Basic Horse Care
- Be Prepared for a Horse Emergency
- Caring for a One-Eyed Horse
- Coggins Test & EIA
- Equine First Aid
- Euthanasia
- Fall Horse Care
- Guide to Diagnostic Imaging
- Dental Care: From Exams to “Floating” to Extractions
- Horse Health While Traveling
- How Horses Sleep
- How Much Sun Do Horses Need?
- How Supplements Complement Feed
- How to Take Vital Signs
- Hydration
- Note About Supplement Usage for Competitive Riders
- Parasites & Deworming
- Preventing Sunburn in Horses
- Pros and Cons of Vaccinating Your Horses Yourself
- Red Maple Leaf Poisoning
- Senior Horse Articles
- Smart, Simple Steps for Easier Horse Stall Rest
- Spring Horse Care
- Summer Horse Care
- The Down and Dirty on Horse Sheath Cleaning
- Transitioning Your Horse to Grass Pasture Turnout
- Turnout Time Vs. Exercise
- Fall Vaccinations
- Common Root Causes of Behavior Problems
- Washing & Wrapping a Horse’s Legs in Hot, Humid Weather
- When is it Too Cold to Ride Your Horse?
- Which Vaccines Does Your Horse Need or Could Go Without
- Winter Horse Care
- Wolf Teeth
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Nutrition
- Are Water Softener Salt Blocks Safe for Horses?
- Evaluating Energy Needs Before Feeding Your Horse Grain
- Feeding Crimped Oats
- Focus on Forage
- Forage for Senior Horses
- Hay Alternatives and Forage Substitutes
- Hay Shortage?
- How to Balance a Hay Only Diet
- How to Balance Your Horse's Diet
- How Much Grain to Feed a Horse Per Day
- How Much Pasture Does a Horse Need?
- How Much Salt Your Horse Needs Per Day
- How Much Sugar Should You Feed Your Horse?
- Is Bran Mash Good for Horses?
- Is Your Horse Missing Out on Vitamins, Minerals, & Protein?
- Winter Nutrition and Health for Horses That Turnout on Snow
- Omega 3 & 6 Fatty Acids
- Optimizing Nutrition for Pregnant Mares Throughout Gestation
- Pasture Grass vs Hay
- Probiotics
- Soaking & Feeding Beet Pulp
- What & How Much to Feed Senior Horses
- Wheat Middlings for Horses
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Other Conditions
- Allergies
- Anemia
- Anhidrosis
- Basics of the Immune System
- Cancer – Types, Treatments & Outcomes
- Castration for Colts and Stallions
- Corneal (Eye) Ulcers
- Cushing's Disease
- Eye Injuries
- Effects of Air Quality & Wildfire Smoke Inhalation on Horses
- EOTRH: Equine Odontoclastic Tooth Resorption & Hypercementosis
- Equine Coronavirus
- Equine Herpesvirus (EHV)
- Equine Recurrent Uveitis (ERU or Moon Blindness)
- Heat Stress
- Horse Hiccups or “Thumps”
- Insulin Resistance
- Lyme Disease
- Lymphangitis and Cellulitis
- Potomac Horse Fever
- Support for Horses with Lymphangitis
- Vesicular Stomatitis
- Muscle Health Articles
- Neurological Disorders
- Recognizing Signs of Pain in Horses
- Respiratory Disorders
- Vision Explained: How Horses See the World
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Supplement Education
- 3 Calming Supplements Myths Busted
- Are Water Softener Salt Blocks Safe for Horses?
- Benefits of Baking Soda
- Benefits of Fat Supplements
- Benefits, Safety and Uses of Flax Seed
- Bone Health Supplements
- Build and Maintain with Muscle Supplements
- Calming Supplements for Nervous Horses
- Calming Supplement Ingredients & Benefits
- Clearing Up Confusion on Drugs vs. Supplements
- Collagen
- Different Types of Insect Control Supplements
- Do Fly Repellent Supplements Really Work?
- Do Horses on Fortified Grain Need Supplements?
- DVEquine™ Postbiotic Research on SmartDigest Ultra & SmartGI Ultra
- Effects of Oral Hyaluronic Acid
- Feeding Crimped Oats
- Forage Balancers
- Gastric Supplements Ingredients & Benefits
- Form Factor: Powder, Pellet, Liquid, or Paste Supplements
- How to Balance a Hay Only Diet
- How to Balance Your Horse's Diet
- How to Get a Horse to Eat Supplements and Medications
- How Much Sugar Should You Feed Your Horse?
- How to Shop for Supplements
- Horse Owner’s Guide to Joint Supplements
- Is Bran Mash Good for Horses?
- Is It Possible to Over Supplement Horses?
- Is it Okay to Mix Horse Supplements?
- Joint Supplement Ingredients
- Magnesium
- Pasture Grass vs Hay
- Probiotics
- Psyllium to Aid in Fecal Sand Clearance
- Revved Up About Resveratrol
- Selenium - Safe Amounts & Signs of Deficiencies
- Shelf Life of Vitamins & Supplements
- Silica Supplementation
- Supplement Flavor Preferences
- Supplement Ingredient Glossary
- Supplement Ingredients Backed by Research
- Supplements with Herbs for Hormonal Mares
- The Magic of Mushroom Supplements
- The Truth About Feeding Horses Corn Oil
- Vitamin E Supplements - Benefits, Uses & Sources
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What to Expect When Supplementing
- How Dark Coat Color Supplements Work
- How Health & Wellness Supplements Work
- How Hindgut Supplements Work
- How Hoof Circulation Supplements Work
- How Hoof Supplements Work
- How Laminae Health Supplements Work
- How Mare Supplements Work
- How Metabolic Supplements Work
- How Multi-Purpose Recovery Supplements Work
- How Multi-Purpose Senior Horse Supplements Work
- How Multi-Purpose Supplements Work
- How Multi-Vitamin Supplements Work
- How Muscle Development Supplements Work
- How Pituitary Health Supplements Work
- How Recovery Supplements Work
- How Senior Joint Supplements Work
- How Skin & Coat Supplements Work
- How Total GI Horse Supplements Work
- Winter Nutrition and Health for Horses That Turnout on Snow
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Equine Health Videos
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Behavior Videos
- Depression in Horses
- Horse Blanketing and its Effect on Winter Coat Growth
- EPM vs Wobblers vs Lyme Disease
- Horse Sleep Habits
- How to Reduce Pain for a Mare in Heat
- Narcolepsy vs Sleep Deprivation in Horses
- Tips on Supplements for Cranky Mares
- What is Cribbing?
- What to Do if Your Horse Cribs
- Why Would a Horse Shake its Head?
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Feed & Nutrition Videos
- Alfalfa & the Calcium-to-Phosphorus Ratio
- Aloe for Horses with Ulcers
- Are Carrots Good for Horses?
- Are Round Bales Healthy for Horses to Eat?
- Beet Pulp & Alfalfa Pellets for a Hard Keeper
- Benefits of Grass & Legume Hays
- Beet Pulp as a Hay Alternative
- Benefits & Differences of Grass vs Alfalfa
- Blister Beetle Toxicity in Horses
- Can Horses Graze in a Freshly Mowed Pasture?
- Can You Give Your Horse Water After a Workout?
- Causes of Allergic Reactions in Horses
- Changing Feed When Gradual Isn’t an Option
- Clover Slobbers and Slaframine Poisoning
- Coconut Oil for Horses
- Signs of Copper Deficiency
- Difference Between Horse Complete Feeds & Ration Balancers
- Differences in Hay Stretcher, Extender & Forage Replacer
- Feed Changes for Horses in the Spring
- Feeding Honey to Horses
- Chia & Flaxseed for Horses
- Figuring Out What to Feed a New Horse
- Getting an Easy Keeper Horse to Lose Weight
- Healthiest Snack for Horses
- Ration Balancers vs. Vitamin & Mineral Supplements
- How Do I Decide What to Feed My Horse?
- How Much Loose Salt Should a Horse Get Everyday?
- How to Feed Miniature Horses
- How to Get a Horse to Drink Water in the Winter
- How to Interpret a Horse Hay Analysis
- How to Introduce a Horse to Grass in the Spring
- How Much Protein Does a Horse Need?
- Improving the Senior Horse's Diet
- Interpreting the Guaranteed Analysis on a Feed Label
- Bran Mash
- Is Corn Oil Good for Horses?
- Is It Safe to Feed Horses Grain Before or After Riding?
- Pros & Cons of Coastal Bermuda Hay for Horses
- Safe Fruits and Vegetables for Horses
- Should Horses Get More Hay in the Winter?
- Should I Continue to Feed Grain to My New Horse?
- Should I Feed My Horse Alfalfa Cubes or Pellets?
- Steaming vs Soaking Horse Hay
- Sugary Treat Alternatives for Horses
- The Do's and Don'ts of Feeding Oats
- The Importance of Amino Acids for Horses
- Vitamin E for Horses without Access to Pasture
- What Happens if a Horse Eats Too Much Alfalfa
- What Supplements Should I Give My Horse?
- When Should I Let My Horses Out to Graze in the Spring?
- When to Switch Your Horse to a Senior Feed
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G.I. Tract Videos
- Choke
- Detection & Treatment of Ulcers in Horses
- Different Types of Colic
- Do impaction colics build up over time?
- Equine Colic Exams
- Fecal Water Syndrome
- How to avoid sand colic
- How to Read Equine Fecal Test Results
- Mineral Oil for Colic Prevention
- Research on Colic in Horses
- Signs of "Tying Up" vs. Signs of Colic
- What to do if Your Horse is Colicking
- What Can You Learn from a Horse’s Poop?
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Hoof Videos
- Bringing Your Horse's Hoof Forward
- Club Foot
- Dealing with Navicular Issues
- Difference Between Founder & Laminitis
- Hoof Bruises
- Hoof Cracks
- Hoof Dressings (Oils, Sealants, and Hardeners)
- Hoof Abscesses
- Toe and Quarter Cracks
- How Abscesses Form & Why They Burst
- How to Pack Your Horses Hoof
- How to Prevent Abscesses in Horses
- How to Prevent Thrush In Horses
- How to Wrap Your Horse's Hoof
- Navicular Problems
- Preventing Thrush and Other Springtime Health Issues in Horses
- Pros and Cons of Packing Your Horse’s Hooves
- Seedy Toe
- Sidebone
- 4 Factors of Smart Hoof Care
- Sore Hooves
- Anatomy of Laminitis in Horses
- Importance of Hoof Maintenance
- Thrush Signs and Remedies
- What Does a Healthy Hoof Look Like?
- What is a Hoof Keratoma?
- White Line Disease
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Horse Care Videos
- Advice on How to Deworm a Horse
- Alternative Methods for Deworming a Horse Naturally
- Components of Pre-Purchase Exams
- Equine Lameness Exams
- Equine Physical Exams
- Equine Pre-Purchase Exams
- How to Take Equine Vital Signs
- How Does the Horse's Body Change with Age
- How Often Should I Have My Horse's Teeth Floated?
- How Old is Senior?
- How to Tell if a Horse is in Pain
- How to Tell if Your Horse is Sick
- How to Treat Minor Skin Wounds in Horses
- How to Wrap a Horse's Legs
- Is Removing Wolf Teeth in Horses Necessary?
- Preventative Care for Seniors
- Telling a Horse's Age by Its Teeth
- Vaccinations for Horses
- What First Aid Should All Horse Owners Know?
- What Should I Have in my Equine First Aid Kit?
- What to Track in Your Horse’s Journal
- When is it Too Hot to Ride My Horse?
- When Should Horses Be Vaccinated
- When Should I Call the Vet?
- When Should You Deworm Your Horse?
- When to Geld a Colt
- When to Give Spring Shots to Your Horse
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Joint Videos
- Bone Spavin vs Bog Spavin
- Clicking Hocks in Horses
- Dealing with Chronic Joint Discomfort
- Difference Between Horse Joint and IV or IM Injections
- Exercises for a Horse with SI Issues
- How to Manage a Horse with Shivers
- Long-term Use of Equioxx
- Stocking Up in Horse's Legs
- Supplements for a Horse with Joint Discomfort
- Swollen Joints After Exercise
- Rationale for Joint Injections
- Riding a Horse with Arthritis
- Ways to Preserve Joints in Active Senior Horses
- Kissing Spine
- What is Ringbone?
- What are Windpuffs?
- Mare & Foal Care Videos
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Other Conditions
- Anhidrosis in Horses
- Cataracts in Senior Horses
- Cellulitis
- Conformation Issues in Horses and If They Really Matter
- Horse Suspensory Ligament Injuries
- How to Manage a Horse or Barn with Strangles
- Lyme Disease
- Pigeon Fever
- PSSM Types 1 & 2
- Swayback in Horses
- The Dangers of EHV-1 in Horses
- The "Gelding Noise"
- Tick Prevention and Treatment
- Treatment and Prevention of Anemia in Horses
- Sacroiliac (SI) Injections in Horses
- What is a Bowed Tendon in Horses?
- Cushing's Disease
- What is Equine Influenza?
- What is HYPP?
- What is Moon Blindness in Horses?
- Why Do Locked Stifles Happen?
- Why Does My Horse Cough and Sneeze?
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Skin & Coat Videos
- Birdcatcher Spots
- Cannon Keratosis
- Causes & Treatments for Sarcoids
- How to Remove Bot Eggs from Horse's Legs
- How to Soothe Itching For Sensitive Horses
- Pressure Hives in Horses
- Sweet Itch vs Neck Threadworms
- Tips to Help a Horse Sensitive to Bug Bites
- Scratches
- Treatment for Sunburnt Horses
- Summer Sores
- Warts & Aural Plaques
- Rain Rot
- What to Put and NOT Put on Minor Skin Wounds
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Supplement Education Videos
- Benefits of Spirulina for Horses (Blue-Green Algae)
- Bone Supplements for a Horse with Navicular
- Can My Horse Develop Immunities to Supplements?
- Do Feed-Thru Joint Supplements Work?
- Does My Horse Need More Vitamin D?
- Electrolytes for Horses
- How Do I Know If My Horse Needs Electrolytes?
- How Long Do Supplements Take To Show Results
- Is It Possible to Oversupplement Your Horse?
- Magnesium
- Most Recommended Joint Supplement
- What Supplements Should Every Horse Have?
- When to Start Your Horse on Joint Supplements
- Why Do Horses Need Vitamin E?
- Effects of Turmeric and Devils Claw on Horse Stomach Health
- Weight Videos
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Behavior Videos
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Supplement Comparison Charts
- Calming Supplement Comparison Chart
- Electrolyte Supplement Comparison Chart
- Energy Supplement Comparison Chart
- Digestion Supplement Comparison Chart
- Hoof Supplement Comparison Chart
- Comfort Supplement Comparison Chart
- Insect Control Supplement Comparison Chart
- Joint Supplement Comparison Charts
- Metabolic Supplement Comparison Charts
- Mineral Supplement Comparison Charts
- Multi-purpose Supplement Comparison Charts
- Multi-vitamin Supplement Comparison Charts
- Muscle Supplement Comparison Charts
- Respiratory Supplement Charts
- Skin & Coat Supplement Comparison Charts
- Gastric Health Supplement Comparison Chart
- Tendon & Ligament Supplement Comparison Charts
- Weight Supplement Comparison Charts
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Webinars
- Webinar: Care and Nutrition for the Aging Horse
- Webinar: Colic Prevention
- Webinar: Equine Metabolic Syndrome
- Webinar: Equine Muscle Disorders
- Webinar: Equine Ulcers and Gastric Health
- Webinar: Healthy Hooves 360: Expert Hoof Care Advice
- Webinar: 60 Minutes to Healthier Joints
- Webinar: Strategies for Equine Digestive Health
- Webinar: 10 Guidelines for Smarter Feeding