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 [...]
Choke in humans is often an obstruction of the trachea leading to a restriction in the air passage into the lungs. In horses, “choke” is an esophageal obstruction that's a serious condition but [...]
Many owners believe young horses don't need dental exams or floats as often as older horses, but young horses' teeth are actually changing rapidly until they are around 6 years of age, and there [...]
It's hard to believe it amid the wintery weather we're having, but spring is almost here. And with spring comes a spring appointment with your vet. Read our blog posting for a run-down on all the [...]
A common syndrome affecting senior horses, EOTRH can go unnoticed for months or even years. Could your horse have it? Find out more about EOTRH in our January Blog Posting.
Spring is the time of year in Colorado that many horse owners look forward to. Large mats of shedding hair wafting about in the breeze, sticking to every square inch of fleece that might be [...]
Does your gelding dribble feed out of his mouth? Does your mare toss her head when bitted? Does your horse have an unexplained soreness? Any of these could be a result of problems with the teeth [...]
Lay Dentists have become popular among some horse owners for performing equine dental work. But is it a good idea to use a lay dentist for your horse? Know the risks before you decide.
