By TPH Intern Mackenzie Shuman | Photo by Andrew Ryback Photography
Why buy expensive horse treats at the store when you can make some from household ingredients? We have compiled some of our …
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Home Made Treats For Your Horse
Horse Health by the Season
Winter, spring, summer, or fall…all you’ve got to do is remember what your horse needs to stay healthy. A seasonal guide by BARB CRABBE, DVM will help you.
Pumpkin-spiced lattes and cold, crisp …
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When Horses Get Allergies
Are allergen triggers hiding in your stable?
By Margaret Evans
At one time we owned a palomino mare who, in her senior years, suffered from heaves, an allergic-based disease that compromises …
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Preventing Fall and Winter Colic
The fall is a time of lovely
colours, family get-togethers and winding down the busy show season.
However, fall is often a time of increased colic calls to veterinarians.
While not all …
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Confinement Weakens Bones in Horses
If a horse spends most of its life in a confined space, its bones may pay the price.
Bone is a dynamic, living tissue strengthened through use. “Impact stress from moderate exercise—whether …
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How Do I Clean My Horse’s Shealth?
It’s a dirty job, but somebody’s got to do it. Melissa McKee, DVM, explains how to clean a sheath and why it’s so important
Every gelding owner knows several times a year they have to roll up their …
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