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The mention of strangles among horseman is enough to elicit a cringeworthy response comparable to colic.  We all know it’s wildly contagious and we should avoid it like the plague, but what else [...]

As some of you know, Dr. Hartman uses a slightly different technique to castrate male horses called the Henderson castration technique.  It involves the use of a power drill and a specialized [...]

When considering equine emergencies, few people recognize just how quickly an eye injury can deteriorate if prompt diagnosis and treatment is not obtained. 

We’ve all heard the saying “no foot, no horse” but what can we do as horse owners to make sure our horses have the best feet possible?

By. Dr. Allison Hartman Heaves is a chronic, non-infectious inflammatory condition of the equine airway commonly referred to as Recurrent Airway Obstruction, or RAO.  The generalized human [...]

Overwhelmed by the supplement options out there for your horse? You're not alone. Read more to learn how to choose what supplement can benefit your horse, and how to choose a brand.

Is your horse as cold as you are in that frigid winter weather? Probably not, but in certain circumstances, blanketing is necessary. Find out when your horse needs a blanket, and what sort of [...]

When is an injury an emergency? When it comes to the eye, better safe than sorry.

By Dr. Allison Hartman   Laminitis has been a bane of horseman and farriers since the horse was first domesticated.  As our medical knowledge and diagnostic abilities have evolved, so has [...]

Does Acupuncture actually work? If so, how? Read this month's blog to get a primer on how and why acupuncture works in the body, and how it can help your horse.