Equine Articles
Does your horse need an oil in his diet? It’s a popular fad or trend, going on for many years, and the short answer is […]
The concept of ‘detoxifying’ or ‘detox’ has become almost a catch phrase at times, not only in human medicine but in horses as well. While […]
In the first part of this article series, I discussed the concepts of ‘root’ problems in the horse, which in truth are not much different […]
Horses are subject to health ailments including arthritis, tendon and ligament injuries, asthma, and metabolic problems just as equally as their human counterparts. Choosing the […]
There is a saying in the horse industry that goes, ‘No foot. No Horse’. It is just a saying but there is merit to that […]
Metabolic syndrome in the horse is on a steady rise over time. In truth, given the high number of cases, diagnosed or not, it could […]
Excess heat in the horse can be a major problem for many horse owners. In part one of this article, I discussed the concept of […]
The hot horse comes in all shapes and sizes. The summer season opens the door for these physical characteristics to present themselves through encouragement of […]
Your horse is lame. He’s off somewhere and your vet, through flexion tests and radiographs, determines that one of his joints is irritated or potentially […]
Equine tendon and ligament injuries are extremely common in the industry, being created as a result of many factors. Despite being very common in the […]
Health and soundness in the horse is crucial to performance and overall longevity. The more time and knowledge that is soundly invested in your horse’s […]
Turmeric and curcumin. Both well known names in the world of herbs and alternative medicine, even in the horse industry. Despite being well known, many […]
The Three Treasures of Chinese medicine are the root of almost every health and lameness condition impacting the horse. Resolve, re-balance, and support these three […]
The ‘Conqueror of Mountains and Destroyer of Weakness‘! Shilajit goes by many names and has many catch phrases being used to testify to it’s ability […]
Lack of energy, breathing problems, poor recovery and stamina, and impaired healing are all symptoms that often plague the equine athlete. Cordyceps sinensis is a […]
EPM or Equine Protozoal Myeloencephalitis has plagued horse owners for decades with an estimated clinical prevalence of less than 5% of horses being affected. Despite […]
Digestive health in the horse is extremely important and is tightly connected with almost every medical and lameness condition that you can imagine. The importance […]
Digestive health in the horse is a growing concern over the past couple of decades, being readily evident in the high usage of ulcer medications, […]
Stress, anxiety, and even depression dramatically impact the horse mentally and physically. This is especially true of the competitive equine athlete, but is also true […]
Adaptogens are powerful in their ability to impact the health of the horse, and the term ‘adaptogen’ has become rather familiar for many owners. In […]
Metabolic syndrome and obesity is an epidemic in the equine world. The fact is that you are in control of your horse’s health, believe it […]
The easy-keeper and metabolic horse pose many challenges to horse owners, farriers, and veterinarians in many facets of equine health and soundness. For some owners, […]
What? No grain for my horse?? That article was truth, speaking from my clinical and research experience in working with rehabilitation horses as a veterinarian. […]
Scratches, rain rot, and skin allergies in the horse…oh my! Skin problems in the horse are very, very common and at the top of complaints […]
When you think of a horse, you almost instantly think of grain. The two are intertwined and deeply related in our thought patterns, having for […]
Ketosis, the ketogenic diet, and exogenous ketones have become quite popular terms in human research and medicine, with significant impacts on health. However, one has […]
Wild Yam is one of a thousand of herbs out there that can benefit your horse, but each herb, despite having similar capabilities regarding inflammation, […]
The horse’s immune response is a very important factor to their overall health and well-being, not to mention soundness. All too often, as owners and […]
Joint injections in the horse, likely the most commonly performed procedure in the horse with osteoarthritis, navicular ailments, or other lameness condition. The second most […]
Ulcers, specifically gastric or stomach ulcers, are very common in the horse. While ulcers generally impact the horse in training or competition, they do affect […]