Common Equine Dental Problems

When your veterinarian begins describing your horse’s oral anatomy--or what might be abnormal about it--you may feel as if you need an interpreter. Sure, some terms such as “overbite” and “underbite” correspond roughly with those in human dentistry and are easy enough to ...

How to Cool an Overheated Horse

Cooling out your horse after a hard workout is a very important part of horse ownership. This article will teach you how to cool an overheated horse in the summer and in the winter, as the proper way to cool out a horse varies with the seasons.

In the summer: After a long summer ride, your horse may be breathing heavy and sweating profusely. Take the time to end your ride with 5-10 minutes of walking to let the horse begin to catch their breath.

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It might surprise you to know that your horse gets hotter, much faster than you and is more susceptible to the negative effects of heat stress.

Michael Lindinger, PhD, MSc, an animal and exercise physiol...