By Summer McMillen As the land starts to thaw and cowboys and cowkids everywhere are gearing up for spring there is one specimen in particular that...
By Garrett Metcalf, DVM A foot abscess is a common occurrence in horses throughout the year, with wet weather often contributing to an increase in cases....
When I was younger, I saw plenty of old Westerns. They were fun to watch, but one part always stressed me out. Inevitably, a cowboy would...
Colic is not a single disease. It’s a broad term for abdominal pain that can range from mild gas discomfort to a surgical emergency. Winter is...
It usually starts the same way. You walk into the barn, or pull your horse up after a hard run, and notice a streak of red...
By Garrett Metcalf, DVM There is a wise old saying, “No foot, no horse,” and that is absolutely true. Horses of all breeds, disciplines, and sizes...
By Molly Bellefeuille, DVM, MS Just like humans, horses may choke. Choke is a condition in which the esophagus is blocked, usually by food material. Horses...
