A 2009 study found it present in around 1 in a 100 of thoroughbred horses in the UK, and it is probably slightly more common in warmblood horses. Horses with diseases affecting their balance and coordination can be dangerous to Read more…
Hyperkalemic Periodic Paralysis Disease (HYPP)- is an autosomal dominant disease caused by point mutation in the SCN4A gene that affects 1.5% of Quarter Horses and up to 56% of Halter horses. HYPP is a muscular disease that has been traced Read more…
Through the early years of the 1800s, this early breed of the American Quarter Horse would be bred with the last few bloodlines that would officially solidify the overall breed. Sir Archy was the first in this line, following by Read more…
Maize is a high energy feed and may cause excitability. It is flaked and cooked or steamed to make it easier to digest. It is useful for fattening a horse but should not be fed to horses doing strenuous exercise Read more…
3) Old-timers often cite corn as a “heating feed,” one that increases internal heat production. This way of thinking is so entrenched in some horse owners’ minds that they will purposely feed corn only in the winter. Fact is, this Read more…
It’s never obvious when a horse has one or more ribs out of place, but the range of symptoms is great. Your horse might ring his tail or try to bite you when you cinch your saddle. Or if he Read more…
In addition to appropriate training regimens, diet plays an important role in healthy bone formation. Calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, and other minerals and vitamins contribute to skeletal strength. In certain horses, nutritional supplements containing these ingredients could make the difference between Read more…
Many of us refer to this as a ‘fetlock sprain’ and will often be hot and painful to touch. Along with injuries to fetlocks some horses suffer from what is known as ‘fetlock drop’ which is a genetically inherited condition Read more…
Looking Ahead. Horses treated promptly usually make a full recovery from cellulitis, often within days. The outlook is more guarded when the infection is extensive or when treatment is delayed or doesn’t bring some improvement within 24 to 48 hours. Read more…
These injections are a reliable way to reduce pain and inflammation, supporting mobility and comfort in your horse. Injections may be used to administer corticosteroids, hyaluronic acid, anti-inflammatory compounds, or platelet rich plasma. How do you know if your horse Read more…