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New AAEP Web Site Delivers More Equine-Health Resources
Guided by its mission to improve the health and welfare of the horse, the American Association of Equine Practitioners has relaunched its Web site, www.aaep.org, with new educational tools for veterinarians and the addition of equine-health resources ... Read the full article

Be Prepared for an Equine Health Emergency
If you own horses long enough, sooner or later you are likely to confront a medical emergency. From lacerations to colic to foaling difficulties, there are many emergencies that a horse owner may encounter. You must know how to recognize serious problems and respond promptly, taking appropriate action while awaiting the arrival of your veterinarian. ... Read the full article

TheHorse.com Archives 12,000th Horse Health Article
TheHorse.com, companion Web site to The Horse: Your Guide To Equine Health Care, the equine industry's foremost horse health care magazine, recently archived its 12,000th horse health article. TheHorse.com article archives are an easy-to-use repository of equine health, care, management, and welfare news and in-depth articles. Horse owners and industry professionals can search the voluminous article archives by specific keyword or by topic to read about thousands of important health care topics. New articles are added to the archives daily. ... Read the full article

Help Your Horses Heal Naturally
Horse expert Ivana Holub shares cost-saving information about safe and natural remedies for your horse. “After a decade of dedicating myself to healing horses the natural way, I decided to write a book that reveals all the new, old and forgotten discoveries available,” Holub says. “The information in this book could save your horse’s life.” ... Read the full article

The Benefits and Dangers of Alternative Medicine
The primary concern for any horse owner is keeping your horse in great health. With several options in healthcare to choose from, deciding on the best program for your horse can be overwhelming. Alternative therapies can be a positive addition to your horse’s health program, but like anything else, it is important to educate yourself in the world of alternative medicine before introducing them to your horse. ... Read the full article

Like Living in the Wild: Natural Equestrian Homes
Modernizing a horse’s environment to convenience the needs of humans could have damaging effects on the health of our horse companions. In order to maintain the physical and mental well being of your horse it is important to become familiar with how a horse lives in its natural environment. Making changes to your barn or landscape so that it reflects a horse’s natural environment could improve your horse’s overall health while adding visual interest to your already existing barn or stable. ... Read the full article

The Barn Next Door: Buying vs. Renting
Perhaps one of the most important considerations relevant to horse ownership is choosing where to board your horse. There are advantages and disadvantages to boarding your horse on your own property or choosing to board your horse at a local stable. By prioritizing your needs and taking your lifestyle and the health of your horse into consideration, you will be able to make the decision that is right for you. ... Read the full article

From Colic to Respiratory Disease: Illnesses Affecting Horses Today
Illness prevention is critical in maintaining equine health. Though an owner can never be certain that their horse will not fall victim to an equine illness, having the ability to identify potential symptoms and take action could make a big difference in the overall health of your horse. With several different kinds of illnesses affecting horses today, learning about the different types, signs and symptoms, and treatment techniques is more important than ever before. ... Read the full article

Out of the Barn: Exercising Your Horse on Trips and Trails
Exercise is essential to equine health. Now that spring has arrived, the weather is getting nicer, and summer is around the corner, it is a great time to be creative when developing your horse’s exercise program. Taking your horse out of the barn and adding variety can not only provide your horse with the exercise it needs to remain fit, it can also be a fun outdoor activity for the whole family. ... Read the full article

Preventative Medicine Key to Keeping Horses Healthy
With media headlines warning that West Nile Virus is striking harder this year, horse owners are taking preventative measures to protect the animals they love. Of course, the potentially deadly virus is not the only threat to horse health. Worms, ulcers and a myriad of other issues seek to plague our equine friends. As all veterinarians recommend: The key to horse health is preventing problems before they begin. This is easy to do if you purchase vaccines, wormers, and ulcer preventatives from 1-800-PetMeds. Of course, the cost of equine medications can be high because of the sheer size of the horse, but 1-800-PetMeds offers the lowest prices, making it affordable to keep your horse healthy. ... Read the full article

Holistic Horse Magazine Goes Bi-Monthly, Continues Recycling Efforts with New Printer
PERKASIE, PA – After 13 years of quarterly publication, Holistic Horse magazine will begin issuing bi-monthly editions in February 2008. Holistic Horse publisher Karen Tappenden cites three motivating factors for the decision to increase publicat ... Read the full article

Cushing’s Disease and your Horse
According to publisher and horse owner Shelly Mellot, Cushing's Disease (scientifically known as Hyperadrenalcorticism) is a disease that hits horses and canines. “It’s caused by excessive levels of gluocorticoid (a type of steroid made by the pituitary gland),” Mellot said. “You have to take the disease very seriously because it can lead to other problems.” ... Read the full article

Practical Horseman Promotes Eventing Safety
In support of the objectives of the U.S. Equestrian Federation/U.S. Eventing Association Eventing Safety Summit this past weekend in Lexington, Ky., Practical Horseman magazine has put together a collection of seven articles that address eventing safety, covering topics from riding and training to equine health. The articles are available at www.EquiSearch.com and www.PracticalHorsemanMag.com. ... Read the full article

EquiSearch.com Launches The Jurga Report Horse Health Blog
GAITHERSBURG, MD – For the latest news on horse health, Internet users can now monitor The Jurga Report blog on www.EquiSearch.com. Written by Fran Jurga, an award-winning journalist specializing in horse health topics, this hot new blog brims with s ... Read the full article

Appaloosa Horse Club Forms Alliance with the AAEP
Moscow, Idaho-The Appaloosa Horse Club (ApHC) is proud to announce its new partnership forged with the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP), the world's largest association of equine veterinarians with nearly 9,000 members. The n ... Read the full article

Don’t Skip the Purchase Exam
Owning a horse can be a big investment in time, money and emotion. Unfortunately, horses seldom come with a money-back guarantee. That’s why it is so important to investigate the horse’s overall health and condition through a purchase exam conducted by an equine veterinarian. Whether you want a horse as a family pet, a pleasure mount, a breeding animal, or a high performance athlete, you stand the best chance of getting one that meets your needs by investing in a purchase exam. ... Read the full article

UNDERSTANDING EQUINE HOOF CARE LATEST IN HORSE HEALTH CARE SERIES FROM ECLIPSE PRESS
LEXINGTON, KY - December 12, 2005 - Widely published equine authority Heather Smith Thomas shares more of her extensive knowledge in her latest book, Understanding Equine Hoof Care. This handy reference includes a wide array of topics including clean ... Read the full article

TheHorse.com Unveils Redesign
TheHorse.com launched the first phase of a redesign this week in order to better serve its users in their pursuit of cutting-edge, veterinarian-approved information on horse health. The more user-friendly format has been released in conjunction with the redesign of its print counterpart, The Horse: Your Guide To Equine Health Care, which is rolling out its new look in the July issue. The changes to TheHorse.com are the first in a number of steps to better serve users with information on horse health, care, management, and welfare in a variety of ways, including breaking news, in-depth articles, electronic newsletters, videos, Webinars, Horse Courses, downloadable Special Reports, an RSS news feed, Ask the Vet questions and answers, and blogs. ... Read the full article

10 Tips for Caring for the Older Horse
Because of advances in nutrition, management and health care, horses are living longer, more useful lives. It’s not uncommon to find horses and ponies living well into their 20s and 30s. While genetics play a role in determining life span, you too, can have an impact. ... Read the full article

Founder and Spring Grass
Founder (or equine laminitis) is a condition that catches many horse owners by surprise – partly because it can be difficult to spot until the condition is well underway. The illness is essentially microcirculation of the foot. The animal’s foot doesn't receive enough blood from the circulatory system. The illness is the result of several complex processes and frequently causes lameness in many breeds – as well as the ponies of all breeds if left unchecked. ... Read the full article