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 living longer lives than ever, thanks to an evolving understanding of the...
Arthritis is one of the most common joint diseases found in the equine industry. It is the leading factor of decreased performance and chronic lameness in our equine partners and is the source of much frustration and consternation. The insidious nature of the...
By Dr. Shane Baird Watch a horse in the pasture when left to his own devices. Horses spend a whole bunch of time on grass consumption and lazing around. On occasion, something might spook him or he might play for a while with a herd mate. On the whole though, the...