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Have you wondered when you should be blanketing your horse, and when you shouldn't? Read our new Ask A Vet Blog post for the answers!

QUESTION: My Horse has one white sock, and this winter, she has developed “crusties” along the back side of her pasterns. She acts as though it hurts if I try to pick at the scabs. [...]

QUESTION: Is it time for spring shots? ANSWER: Warm days, green grass, tulips beginning to show, and the familiar buzz in the background are all signs that Spring is here.The first thought is, [...]

QUESTION: My Horse has one white sock, and this winter, she has developed “crusties” along the back side of her pasterns. She acts as though it hurts if I try to pick at the scabs. One of my [...]

Question: What can I do to keep my horse healthy and safe through severe cold temperatures? Answer: With winter in full swing, and high temps expected below zero, there are a few things you can [...]

QUESTION:  I have read a lot on Fecal Egg Counts over the past few months.  Could you discuss the appropriate use of counts here in Colorado?   ANSWER: In the last Ask a Vet, we discussed [...]

QUESTION:  Can you please discuss “appropriate” rotational deworming? Due to the influx of deworming questions, we will tackle them in 2- 3 parts over the next few months.   ANSWER:    Standing [...]

QUESTION: I have heard on the news over the last week or so about a couple of cases of Rabies in horses here in Colorado. Should we be vaccinating the horses for Rabies? ANSWER: The short answer [...]

QUESTION: Over the past couple of months, I have been having some trouble with my 5 year old gelding tossing his head while I am riding. He takes the bit normally, and then shortly after we begin [...]

QUESTION: My wife and I were out riding over the weekend, and are relatively new to horses and her horse tripped and fell to her knees. The mare stood up quickly, and walked out of it ok. There [...]