With winter fast approaching its important to take good care of your horses’ feet while maintaining awareness of hoof changes in the winter. Hooves are prone to packing ice and snow balls making it difficult to walk. This also increases the chance of slips and falls that can lead to stress on joints, tendons, and ligaments. Hooves in winter grow differently than during the summer. Generally, the hoof growth is slower during the winter however it is just as important to mainta

Vaccinations are designed to provide your equine partner immunity against illnesses that are transmitted by other horses or species. Once the vaccine is injected, the body recognizes the virus and creates antibodies to help protect the horse against the specific pathogen. The antibodies that are created remain in the system and help fight off infection if the horse comes into contact with the virus in the future. If the vaccine is supposed to protect my horse, why is he havin

Equine allergies happen when the immune system overreacts in response to a substance. They can happen any time of the year as well due to different changes in the horse’s environment. Types of Allergies Contact/dermatology allergies Insect allergies Respiratory allergies Food allergies Symptoms of Allergies Hives Itching (mild to severe) Watery, swollen, red, draining eyes Runny nasal discharge Coughing Wheezing Labored breathing Tail rubbing Common Causes of Allergies Feed c

It’s that time of year again! The rain has returned and with rain comes mud. Did you know in Oregon alone, we get approximately 44 inches of rain per year? That’s a lot of rain with the potential to cause problems for our equine animals. Mud management for our horses is very important as mud causes bacterial and fungal problems leading to foot abscesses, mud fever and thrush. In addition, mud causes soft hooves which can lead to heavy wearing on different parts of the hoof su