Heather Smith Thomas, Author at Stable Management

Heather Smith Thomas

A common issue with older horses is stiffness and pain in various joints due to arthritis.

Much as been learned in the past decade about better caring for senior horses through diet, exercise, joint management and pain relief.

Since senior horses still need exercise, here are some tips to keep them happy, healthy and moving.

Keeping an older horse fit is easier than bringing an older horse back from being away from activity.

Not all horses age the same, so it is important for horse owners and veterinarians to work together to keep senior horses happy and healthy.

The most common causes of hives include sensitivity reactions to biting flies or insect stings and allergies.

Sarcoid and melanoma are the two most-common types of skin cancer in horses.

Sarcoids can be difficult to diagnose and treat in horses, and probably are transmitted from horse-to-horse.

There are different kinds of warts that affect horses; your veterinarian can help you determine what the best recourse is to address equine warts.

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