Archives

Microchips: an easy, indisputable way to definitively identify a horse. In situations such as evacuations due to natural disasters or horse theft, it’s easy to see how microchip identification is [...]

While the current wildfires are at some distance from us, we have not been spared from widespread smoke and poor air quality over the last few weeks. Just as poor air quality can be an irritant [...]

While summer trail riding trips and horse shows may seem like wishful thinking right now, it’s always a good idea to understand what paperwork and lab testing are commonly required when [...]

Why isn't strangles one of the essential vaccinations for horses? When should you consider having your horse vaccinated for strangles? Find out more in this month's MVS blog post.

With the variety of different feed and supplement choices available, it can be overwhelming to make decisions regarding your horse’s diet. It is important to remember that horses are grazing [...]

Most of us who care for geldings have encountered this situation before – you walk in to greet your horse and notice his sheath is larger than usual, although he seems to be behaving [...]

Lucky is 14-year-old quarter horse gelding. After coming back into the barn from turnout,  Lucky’s owner noticed that his right eye was swollen and bluish in color. Veterinary examination of [...]

At what age is a horse considered geriatric or senior? Does owning a senior horse mean that he must eat a feed labeled as a “senior” feed? As always, the answer is, it depends. Our horses are [...]