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Scratches in Horses: How to Treat and Prevent Pastern Dermatitis

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 →

How to Help Your Horse with Seasonal Allergies

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 →

Does My Horse Need a Grazing Muzzle?

You might be thinking there’s no way turnout time could be harmful to your horse. After all, they’re out in their natural habitat—soaking up sunshine, stretching their legs, and indulging in lush, green grass. What could be better? But sometimes,… Continue Reading →

Fly Spray 101: Which is Best for Your Horse?

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 →

Beat Allergy Season with Flexineb

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 →

Tips for Surviving Shedding Season

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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