With so many innocent horses, being rescued each year, I think its important, to have guidlines that have been used by rescue groups, that deal with these cases everyday. It could mean the difference between the horses surviving or not.

The information was provided, by two very active and successful Rescue Groups. You can visit their websites and learn more, on how you too, can help these precious horses.

Dr Mitch Hutchinson, D.V.M.
Managing the broodmare for maximum reproductive efficiency is an integral part of a successful equine breeding program. Mares have the lowest reproductive efficiency of all domestic farm animals, with only 60-65% of those bred annually in the United States producing live foals. Although there are many reasons for this inferior reproductive performance, endometritis and irregularities of the estrous cycle represent two major contributing factors.  Endometritis is defined as...

by Katherine Burnett, DVM
Edgecliff Equine Hospital

Colic is one of the most common emergency conditions the horse owner and veterinarian will encounter. It is essential to understand the signs and causes of colic so that appropriate treatment can be initiated immediately. Additionally, some colics can be avoided if proper preventative measures are followed.
Colic is a general term describing abdominal pain for any reason. Usually the pain originates from the intestinal tract but problems with other abdominal organs can lead to an uncomfortable horse with classic colic signs. The sign most horses will show is abdominal discomfort by stretching or turning to look or kick their abdomen. Pawing, rolling, and sweating are signs of colic in a horse with more severe pain.  The source of the pain is usually ...

Understanding laminitis and the misery it causes a horse is essential for all owners, whether their horses are used for sport, for pleasure, or for work. Here are some basic facts about laminitis, also called founder. Layers of soft, highly sensitive tissue called laminae attach the coffin bone, which forms the center of the foot, to the hoof wall. Laminitis occurs when the laminae are inflamed.

When looking for stabling what is important to consider is the actual structure and environment of the stable. The best way to choose a stable for your horse is to know some basic facts and then to actually visit stable in your area to get a comparison.

Tips on grooming your horse and a guide to grooming brushes

How to cope with the changes to your Winter routine for horse care, feeding and exercise

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