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Neuroaxonal dystrophy, equine degenerative myelopathy and equine motor neuron disease are discussed here.

Head shaking syndrome is when a horse snaps their head in an up and down direction sometimes violently and uncontrollably. Often associated with this is intense and uncontrollable rubbing of their nostrils…

Cataplexy (Narcolepsy) In Horses

Every horse has the potential to carry with it diseases that no other horse wants to get.  To prevent the spread of diseases that could have devastating effects on the visiting community of horses, the…

The Coggins Test diagnoses the presence of a past infection of the non-infectious disease called Equine Infectious Anemia (EIA) caused by a retrovirus of the same name in horses.  It is commonly called “Swamp…

Shipping horses is fun as long as nothing bad happens. There are two causes of bad things. Either you do something wrong like go too fast around a curve or, more likely, someone or something else (deer,…

Shipping horses is fun as long as nothing bad happens. There are two causes of bad things. Either you do something wrong like go too fast around a curve or, more likely, someone or something else (deer,…

Pastures are often an afterthought to horse owners.  If it’s green then fence it and put the horses on it.  But it’s not that simple because of several factors.  These include the ability to nourish the…

Good drainage in pastures is essential but when pastures are located near rivers, the chance of flooding is seasonal and can be extensive.  Here are some flooded pastures which are useless.  However the…

It is rare to find slip stalls, at least in my travels.  These are usually temporary standing stalls for ponies and horses that will be used throughout the day.  At night they are usually turned out or placed in a full stall.

Weather and elements can damage barns.  So can horses.  These images will show some of these.  Protective trim may help against horses that chew.  A better structure will help against snow loads.  Plan ahead to…

I have one image and a video of one type of electric floor sweeper. I keep missing the opportunity to view and capture images of the others. In my barns floor sweepers have always been humans with brooms…

Ulcers In Horses

Leaky Gut Syndrome In Horses