Horse health

Tooth changes in young horses — Everything you need to know

Changing teeth in horses is a sensitive process — find out everything about age, nutrition, problems and solutions.

Fly Protection for Horses: The Best Tips for Pasture, Stable & Hacking Out

Which insect repellent for horses really works? We compare sprays, fly sheets, fly masks & more—and show you how to protect your horse effectively in summer.

Parasites in Horses: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention

Parasites such as worms, biting lice, or mites in horses aren’t just annoying—they can also become life-threatening. Learn what you can do about parasites and worms in horses, how to recognise them, and how to get rid of them.

Horse muscle building: From feeding to fitness

Optimize your horse's muscle growth: nutrition, training and care for a strong, healthy horse.

Sweet Itch in Horses: Causes, Symptoms, and Effective Treatment Options

Learn everything about sweet itch in horses—from causes and symptoms to effective measures for treatment and prevention. Protect your horse from itching and skin inflammation with these proven tips.

Feeding Horses: the basics, tips and common mistakes

Discover the best horse feeding tips and optimize your horse's diet for better health and performance.

Horse Supplements and Mineral Feed: When to Use Them, Why They Matter, and How to Choose the Right One

How to support your horse’s health and performance with the right supplements and mineral feed!

Equine Gastric Ulcers: Symptoms, Treatment Options & Prevention Tips

Gastric ulcers in horses? Learn everything about equine gastric ulcer syndrome (EGUS)—from common symptoms and causes to effective home remedies and veterinary treatment options. Discover practical feeding strategies, management tips, and proven prevention measures to protect your horse’s stomach health. Read now and help your horse feel better!

Equine physiotherapy: overview, benefits and useful application

Equine physiotherapy improves mobility and resilience. Learn when it is beneficial and how it can support your horse.

Strengthening the horse’s forehand: exercises you can do at home

More shoulder freedom, a better feel for movement: These simple at-home exercises show you how to specifically loosen and relax the neck, shoulder, and chest.

Relaxing your neck & jaw: Exercises to do at Home

More suppleness, better contact, calmer riding: These simple at-home exercises show you how to specifically relax your horse’s poll and jaw.

Liver Problems in Horses – Causes, Symptoms, and Proper Feeding

Liver problems in horses are difficult to detect, but they can have serious consequences. Learn everything here about causes, symptoms, feeding, and treatment.

ECVM in horses — diagnose, symptoms & treatment of Equine Complex Vertebral Malformation

ECVM in horses is a complex spinal column malformation that can cause pain, rideability problems and neurological failures.

Fever in Horses: Causes, Symptoms, and What You Can Do

Fever in horses: Learn how to recognize symptoms, measure temperature correctly, understand causes, and support your horse’s immune system. Expert tips on treatment, prevention, and stable management.

Horse Winter Coat Change: Support Your Horse Through Shedding Season

Support your horse through the winter coat change - with tips on care, feeding, herbs, and common shedding problems.

Grey horse melanoma – causes, symptoms, and treatment

Grey horse melanoma are common skin tumours in white horses. Find out everything you need to know about symptoms, treatment and prognosis, as well as new therapeutic approaches such as betulinic acid cream and homeopathy.

Colic in horses: Symptoms, causes and immediate help - with checklist

Do you know how to sport a colic in horses? Learn more about symptoms, first aid and treatment of colic in horses.

Equine Metabolic Syndrome in Horses: Cause, Symptoms and Treatment

Is your horse gaining weight or showing signs of EMS? Discover how you can recognize Equine Metabolic Syndrome, what causes it, and what you can do through proper feeding, exercise, and care.

Equine Diseases: Recognizing, Treating & Preventing

Discover the most common horse diseases, their causes, symptoms, and treatments. Learn how to recognize and prevent serious equine health issues early.

Cancer in horses – symptoms, causes, treatment and hope for affected horses

Cancer in horses is not uncommon – skin tumours such as sarcoids, melanomas and squamous cell carcinomas are particularly common. Find out what you should look out for as a horse owner.

Understanding Horse Strangles: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention

Learn how to identify, treat, and prevent horse strangles. Includes symptoms, vaccination, biosecurity tips, and expert video guidance for competition safety.

Bone Spavin in Horses: Symptoms, Treatment and Prognosis of This Joint Condition

What is bone spavin in horses, how do you recognize it, and what really helps? This article covers key facts about symptoms, progression, treatment options, feeding, and long-term outlook.

Equine Infectious Anemia (EIA): Symptoms, Transmission, Diagnosis, and Legal Implications

What is Equine Infectious Anemia (EIA)? Learn about symptoms, transmission, diagnosis, legal status, and current cases in the UK, US, and Europe.

Equine Lyme Disease: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prognosis

Equine Lyme disease is notoriously difficult to diagnose — this article explains all you need to know about its symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis.

Hoof Abscess in Horses – Causes, Symptoms & Treatment

Sudden lameness in your horse? A hoof abscess is one of the most common causes – and it's painful but treatable. Learn how to spot the signs, manage the infection, and prevent it in the future.

Horse respiration explained: Recognizing and dealing with respiratory problems

Learn everything about your horse's respiration – from anatomy and common respiratory diseases to preventive measures. Understand how to recognize breathing problems and provide the best possible support for your horse.

Swayback in Horses (Equine Lordosis) : When the horse's back sags

In the case of a swayback, the horse's back hangs unnaturally downward. You can read here how training for a weak back might look.

EOTRH in Horses: Symptoms, Treatment & Prognosis

Learn how to recognize, diagnose, and treat EOTRH in horses. Full guide to symptoms, dental care, surgery, feeding, prognosis, and equine dentistry insights.

Equine Influenza: Symptoms, Protection & Vaccination Costs

Equine influenza is one of the most contagious horse diseases. Learn about symptoms, vaccination schedules, costs, and how to protect your horse effectively.

Laminitis in Horses – Causes, Symptoms & Treatment

Learn everything about laminitis in horses – from the first symptoms to effective treatment. Use our online symptom checker to identify early warning signs and take targeted action.

Navicular in horses: Symptoms, treatments and prevention of the navicular syndrome

Navicular in horses is a painful condition affecting the navicular region in the hoof and can lead to chronic lameness – but if diagnosed early, there are good chances for successful treatment.

Anatomy of a Horse – Skeleton, Muscles, Organs and Their Functions

The horse anatomy at a glance: skeleton, muscles, organs, and sensory systems – clearly explained with tips on training, feeding, and care.

Home Remedies for Horses: Natural Solutions for Health and Care

Discover effective natural remedies for horses, from digestive support to insect defense. Practical home treatments for common equine health issues.

Anemia in Horses: Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment Explained

Learn how to recognize, treat, and prevent anemia in horses. Understand causes, symptoms, and when to take action with our expert guide.

Tetanus in Horses: Symptoms, Vaccination, and the Cost of the Combined Influenza–Tetanus Vaccine

Tetanus in horses is almost always fatal but preventable. Learn about symptoms, causes, vaccination schedules, and the cost of the combined flu–tetanus vaccine.

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