What is the turn on the haunches for a horse? “Turn on the haunches” refers to a special walking technique that a horse usually prepares…
Thrush is a pretty nasty bacterial disease that deteriorates the horse’s bottom part of the foot. In the worst cases, thrush can become present in…
The trotting noise you hear when a horse passes by you comes from the shoes that a horse wears. Now the debate on shoes or…
American Paint Horses are known for their unique, beautiful markings. But it is their history as favored mounts of the American West, their distinctive and…
With a history that is as interesting and varied as his markings, the Appaloosa is one of North America’s favorite horse breeds. The Appaloosa, with…
Vasculitis is a term that describes inflammation of blood vessel walls. A variety of different conditions can cause it. Still, it is usually precipitated by…
What is greasy heel in horses? Greasy heels refer to a wide variety of equine skin reactions, primarily caused by an infectious agent called Dermatophilus…
Sometimes known as “Sleeping Sickness,” (or “African Sleeping Sickness”), Equine Encephalomyelitis is a disease that affects the nervous system. This disease is caused by at…
Preventing internal equine parasites can be a serious concern for any horse owner. In all, there are close to 150 species of internal parasites, or…
