Happy Feet: Helping Your Horse Have Healthy Hooves
We’ve all experienced the disappointment of preparing for a ride or a show only to find out that your horse has lost a shoe or…
Courtney S. Diehl, DVM
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Courtney S. Diehl, DVM, has been an equine veterinarian since 2000. She is the author of Horse Vet: Chronicles of a Mobile Veterinarian and Stories of Eric the Fox, first place winner of the CIPA EVVY award. She is currently working on her third book.
In Case of Colic: What is Colic in Horses and How Do You Treat and Prevent It?
Few problems can leave you feeling more scared and helpless than a colicky horse. Sometimes colic feels as unpredictable as lightening striking, and it’s frightening…
Spring Shots for Horses
Every horse owner is familiar with the routine of spring vaccinations, but which vaccines does your horse really need and why is a spring checkup…
What Happens if a Horse Breaks a Leg?
Q: What happens if a horse breaks his leg? A: It depends on where in his leg the broken bone is and how bad the…
Healthy Horse Treat Recipe
Read on for a healthy horse treat recipe for our horses that can’t have too much sugar. Q: I own a 20-year-old Welsh Pony that…
Vet Q&A: Pre-Purchase Exam
Learn more on what a pre-purchase exam for a horse is! Q: How can you tell if a horse is healthy before you buy it?…
Ask the Vet: How’s the Hay?
Q: Do horses know not to eat moldy or spoiled hay? A: Horses will generally avoid any feed that is spoiled or moldy unless they…
Vet Q&A: Feeling the Cold
Q: How can I tell if my horse is cold, and what’s the best way to keep him warm in the winter? A: Horses do…
