By Lauren Lamb The No. 1 killer of horses in the United States is colic. Colic is not a disease but rather a combination of clinical...
By Lauren Lamb Last month we talked about lower respiratory tract disease in horses as it pertains to infectious pneumonia (bacterial, viral and parasites). This article...
By Krista Lucas Getting a horse to a professional level in any event or discipline takes time, dedication and plenty of heart. It can be a...
By Lauren Lamb The lower respiratory tract of a horse consists of the lungs and the small tubes running throughout the lungs (bronchi, bronchioles and alveoli)....
By Ddee Haynes How many times have horse owners heard this from a non-horse owner? Yes, speaking for myself I truly get it, a human’s life...
By Lauren Lamb The upper respiratory tract of a horse extends from the nostrils to the larynx, also known as the voice box, which is located...
By Ddee Haynes By the time you read this, the three rodeo arenas will be empty, the bunk house neat and tidy, all the stalls cleaned...
By Tricia Bailey Equine chiropractic medicine is a growing trend in the equine industry. Chiropractic medicine can be used in all breeds and riding disciplines, from...
By Marty New Blister beetles are insects terrifying to horse owners everywhere. Blister beetle poisoning results from ingestion of cantharidin, a toxic chemical carried by numerous...
Preparing first aid kits for horses By Lauren Lamb Experienced horse owners already understand their horse is an accident waiting to happen. First- time horse owners...
