Scratches, mud fever, dew poisoning, or greasy heels. Whatever you call it, this skin infection plagues horses exposed to muddy and wet conditions throughout the year. Treating persistent scratches can seem like an intimidating job. However, we’ve put together some… Continue Reading →
Coughing, sneezing, and itching have entered the chat. Just like humans, horses can suffer from seasonal allergies. Allergies are abnormal reactions to substances found in the environment. These reactions can manifest into skin allergies, such as hives, and respiratory allergies,… Continue Reading →
You might be thinking there’s no way turnout time could be harmful to your horse. They’re in their natural habitat, indulging in fresh grass, abundant with readily available nutrients while they soak up the sun and kick up their heels…. Continue Reading →
April showers bring May flowers and flies. That’s how that goes, right? It’s an equestrian’s most dreaded part of the warmer months. But luckily, we have developed many lines of defense to arm ourselves (aka our horses) against the pesky… Continue Reading →
Just like humans, our horses can experience allergies, especially during the changing seasons. Most commonly, we think about reactions to bug bites or a bad meal presenting as hives or dermatitis. But did you know your horse can inhale allergens… Continue Reading →
Birds chirping, sun shining, warm breeze blowing… There’s so much to look forward to as Spring rolls in. But along with the longer days and warmer temperatures comes the dreaded shedding season. As our horses blow their winter coats, it… Continue Reading →
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