Whenever your veterinarian does a physical exam, they will listen to your horse’s gut sounds. But do you know what to listen for? Find out more here: (more…)

Catch weight loss in your horses before it becomes a problem. (more…)

As if we needed one more thing to worry us at night, here’s a sobering fact. Colonic ulcers — or hind gut ulcers — are different than gastric ulcers,  and 44% of nonperformance and 65% of performance horses have got them. Learn more: (more…)

With the arrival of summer comes warmer temperatures. This can make keeping your horses — especially those under work — hydrated difficult. Here’s the scoop on electrolytes and how they can help.

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Checking your horse’s gut is a standard part of any veterinary exam — and it’s especially important if you suspect colic. Here are some explanations of your horse’s gut sounds.  (more…)

Many of us know the importance of vitamin E in our horses’ diets. As horse owners, we’re always looking for ways to minimize our costs. However, inexpensive vitamin E gel caps are not a good deal for horses owners. The type of vitamin E we feed our horses matters. (more…)

After hard work, horses tend to bounce back faster when they are turned out with buddies rather than kept in stalls. (more…)

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