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July 2009 Horse Care IQ Quiz

Posted by Dr. Karen Hayes on Wed 1st of July 2009

Subtle signs of something amiss... They are often missed, and that can be disastrous for you and your horse. Learn how to make simple but profound horse-care observations part of your regular routine and be a better horsekeeper.

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Spring/summer illnesses

Posted by Dr. Karen Hayes on Mon 1st of June 2009

How to prevent, or detect, common spring/summer illnesses such as sand colic as early as possible, when treatment is most likely to give you and your horse a happy ending.

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May 2009 Horse Care IQ Quiz

Posted by Dr. Karen Hayes on Thu 30th of April 2009

Death: It's inevitable. It's dreaded. And, in domestic horses, it's often violent and painful. The horses that die peacefully in their sleep are the rare and lucky ones. Can we change that? Here's a no-nonsense look into a sensitive subject.

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April 2009 Horse Care IQ Quiz

Posted by Dr. Karen Hayes on Wed 1st of April 2009

What's the biggest risk to your horse's health on a road trip? Is it colic? Dehydration? Overheating? You'll have to understand how trailer travel triggers a natural but self-defeating behavior. And, you and your horse will benefit a great deal if you can learn how to put that information to use.

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March 2009 Horse Care IQ Quiz

Posted by Dr. Karen Hayes on Sun 1st of March 2009

The veterinary approach to intestinal parasites is a work in progress. It's a safe bet that what you "knew" 10 years ago about "worms" is not the same as what you "know" today, and you're probably due for an update. This post will bring you up to speed on the latest research about how to protect your horse against worms.

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February 2009 Horse Care IQ Quiz

Posted by Dr. Karen Hayes on Sun 1st of February 2009

If you've never heard of pigeon fever before, you'd be wise to change that. It's spreading across the country, affecting horses in areas that have always been immune... until recently. Here's what you need to know, to get preventive measures in place before the "pigeon fever season" starts.

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January 2009 Horse Care IQ Quiz

Posted by Dr. Karen Hayes on Thu 1st of January 2009

No choice but to have your horse in a stall? Okay. Let's make the best of it. Let's discuss the problems posed by stall life, and see how those problems can be solved.

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December 2008 Horse Care IQ Quiz

Posted by Dr. Karen Hayes on Mon 1st of December 2008

What I gave my horses for Christmas -- gifts that will make them happier, healthier, and more comfortable through the winter.

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November 2008 Horse Care IQ Quiz

Posted by Dr. Karen Hayes on Thu 23rd of October 2008

Do you change your hoof care when the seasons change? You should. Find out why winter can create problems for your horse's hooves, and how you can make sure it doesn't.

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October 2008 Horsecare IQ Quiz

Posted by Dr. Karen Hayes on Wed 1st of October 2008

Fifteen short years ago, a veterinarian's advice about "navicular" would be all wrong. If you have a horse that you think might be suffering from this progressive lameness, you really need the most updated information possible. Get started here.

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