Horse Care

Administering Oral Medications for Horses

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From painkillers and antibiotics to dewormers and electrolytes, there are many equine medications that are designed to be administered orally. A well-rounded equestrian knows that while these medications have tremendous benefits for your horse, they can be challenging to administer to many horses. In this blog, we explore some of the more commonly used methods of giving oral medications, as well as a few “tricks of the trade” that we have found to be effective.

Understanding Heaves

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Heaves is a non-infectious, allergic response to mold in the air, pollen, or dust most commonly found in hay, straw, and bedding. Many times this means that heaves are made worse in the fall and winter months, when your horse may be spending more time in the barn. Comparable to asthma in humans, most affected horses begin to display signs around eight years old. 

First Time Horse Ownership: The Picture of Health for Your Horse

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We spoke with Katy Raynor, DVM, a veterinarian at the New England Equine Medical and Surgical Center in Dover, NH, to learn more about the various facets of horse care and the equine professionals that will form your horse’s health care team. Be sure to refer to this blog, as well as the rest of our blog series for first-time horse owners on numerous topics such as nutrition, equine housing, and tack needs, as you venture into the exciting world of horse ownership.

Bringing Your First Horse Home

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Purchasing your first horse is an exciting time in your life, however, it is important to be armed with the right information before you make the jump into horse ownership. Keep reading to learn more about what you need to have in place before bringing them home to live with you.