Can You Worm A Horse Too Much?

Overuse of deworming products leads to resistance. Worms can develop genes that allow them to become resistant to the dewormers — making the medication ineffective. Resistance limits our ability to treat horses with worm problems. These issues can lead to severe colic and death in affected horses. What happens if Read more…

Do They Break Horses Tails?

Tail-breaking for high-set tails is no longer used, and tail-nicking is banned in a few states. Why do they cut horses tails? Docking traditionally has been performed to prevent the tail of the horse from interfering with harness and carriage equipment. Specifically, if a rein passes under the horse’s tail Read more…