Basic hoof shapes are oval to round and pear shaped, and should be cylindrical, without flares, hollows, bulges or distortions. The basic components making up the hoof, are the frog, the sole and the...

Managing your horse's health requires a knowledge of equine anatomy. What's going on with your horse's hooves? Her gut? Is she getting enough exercise? All of these factors will help you prevent and...

More than half of all foals1 and non-racing performance horses2 suffer from equine gastric ulcer syndrome (EGUS). For racehorses, the numbers are even higher. Is your horse at...

When gas builds up—usually in the horse's cecum or large intestine—the walls expand and stretch, causing pain. Symptoms often appear suddenly and may be intermittent or associated with eating....

First: a slip knot. Never tie a slip knot around the animal's neck. If you intend to use a slip knot fasten it only to the halter. Also, when tying to a fence or rail be sure to tie the horse up...

When it is time for a horse's hooves to be cared for, a professional of the farrier trade should be called in.  When the need for a farriers services arises, there are several issues of prime...