Is A Horse Nose Bleed Serious?

If, after fifteen minutes, the bleeding hasn’t stopped, or if it’s particularly profuse, you should contact your vet immediately. Serious bleeds, that result in a lot of blood loss, can be fatal. You should also speak to your vet if your horse has frequent and recurring nose bleeds, as there Read more…

Do Retired Race Horses Get Slaughtered?

For Thoroughbred horses exiting racing completely, 19% were rehomed to other equestrian pursuits, 18% for breeding, and 6% were sent for slaughter. What happens to race horses when they are retired? A racehorse’s career is often short-lived and after retirement, their lives can go in different directions depending on their Read more…

Why Do Horses Get Scoped?

It allows a veterinarian to detect physical abnormalities as well as signs of inflammation or infection. “Scoping” horses on farm just prior to the end of a sale preparation and before they travel to the sales complex is common practice. Why would you scope a horse? A gastroscopy can provide Read more…