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At what age is a horse considered geriatric or senior? Does owning a senior horse mean that he must eat a feed labeled as a “senior” feed? As always, the answer is, it depends. Our horses are [...]

As horsepeople, we know it’s necessary to implement slow transitions between grains and forages when changing our horse’s diet, but why the caution? Read on for the science behind slow feed changes.

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 [...]

Ever wonder what the difference is between Equine Metabolic Syndrome and Equine Cushing's Disease? The symptoms can be similar, but a correct diagnosis means proper management of symptoms.