Horse Care

Rain rot is a type of skin infection that occurs during periods of wet weather. But it’s an easy condition to prevent and treatment is straightforward. 

Ringworm is a skin-loving fungus that is highly contagious and can quickly damage a horse’s haircoat. Here’s what you need to know about prevention and treatment.

An equine sarcoid is a horse version of skin cancer. Learn more about equine sarcoid, what to expect from its appearance, how to treat it, and how you and your horse can live with the condition.

Before you decide to supplement your horse’s diet, you’ll need to make a few informed decisions on how to go about it. This guide is designed to help you understand the difference between selenium deficiency and toxicity in horses and if it’s right for your horse.

Although it’s not frequent in horses, a mite infestation can require aggressive treatment to resolve. So here’s what you need to know about mange in horses.

Are you noticing hair loss in your horse? If you’re wondering why your horse has bald spots (and what you can do about it!), this guide is for you.

Learn about sand colic in horses, what it is, actions you can take to prevent it, and what to do when sand colic happens.

Overgrown horse hooves can happen because of irregular farrier work, conformation of your horse, and environmental factors. Here’s how to prevent and fix them.

There is some controversy over the topics of horse hoof polish and dressing! If you start showing your horse, you’re definitely likely to come across various viewpoints about these products. In this article, I’m going over what I think about them and when I would and would NOT use them. I’ve learned some interesting stuff …

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