Is your horse in poor condition, despite receiving good food? Worms could be the problem, says Dr Mac.The classic signs of a heavy worm burden can be misinterpreted as malnutrition. A horse may be small for its age, with a distended ‘pot belly’. It may be lethargic. Its coat may be rough and its musculature poor, despite a good appetite. The membranes of the eyes may be pale.A diagnosis of worms is confirmed when, after the horse shows a mild colic, its manure contains a mixture of large and sma...

By Nancy S. Loving, DVM -September 26, 2017 2:00 AMIt’s a beautiful day and you’re ready to take your horse for a ride. As you enter the paddock with halter in hand, you see a steady stream of blood dripping down his lower leg. Where did that come from?Sure enough, he’s managed to get into a bit of trouble with the fence and now has a sizeable laceration that needs to be dealt with. It goes without saying that it’s always best to be prepared for the inevitable.Let’s look at a variety of items th...

We get a lot of questions about horse stables. To give answers to the most common questions, we put together a list of important things about horse stables.Here are the key points you can use if you are thinking about building a safe horse stable for your horse. We’ll cover the following important points that you should consider while planning a horse stable. Choosing the type of horse stables Recommended height of horse stables Recommended width of aisles Choosing doors for horse stables Differ...