Written by Sue Stuska, Ed.D. The first sign your horse is sick is probably that he’s not cleaned up his grain. Your decision to call the vet, and your vet’s response, will be determined in part by the horse’s temperature. Don’t wait for an emergency; prepare now. It’s helpful to know your horse’s baseline temperature […]
Written by Sue Stuska, Ed.D. A friend of mine blankets her horse as soon as the nights get cool in the Fall. She adds and changes blankets as the winter progresses. In her case, her gelding needs to stay slick and shiny for the winter show circuit. But what about the horses that we take […]
Written by Sue Stuska, Ed.D. This article originally appeared in Eclectic Horseman Issue No.2 As horse keepers, we spend a lot of time seeing to our horses’ nutritional needs. We know that healthy eating is both physically and psychologically important to the horse. These reminders will help keep our friends happy and healthy. Feed on […]
Written by Sue Stuska, Ed.D. Colic. The word strikes fear in the hearts of horsemen. And well it should. It is one of the leading causes of death in horses. However, there are ways to reduce your horse’s risk, and early recognition will help you work with your vet to increase your horse’s chance of […]