Thrush is a common hoof issue in horses, ponies, donkeys, and mules. While often associated with unsanitary conditions, thrush can occur in horses living in pristine environments.
Respiratory rate is a basic health parameter that horse owners need to understand how to evaluate. It helps them know how their horses are feeling. Nout-Lomas said respiratory rate also can indicate the...
In this short video, Sina Parsaye, DVM, of Parsaye Veterinary Services in Colorado, gives us a step-by-step visual of how to re-clinch or remove a loose shoe.
Taking your equid's heart rate or pulse is a basic health parameter. In this video, Christine Johnson, DVM, will show you how to take a heart rate or pulse in several locations on your horse.
Owners often have to learn how to wrap a horse's hoof. This can be due to the horse having an abscess or injury to any area of the hoof. The wrap can help support the injury site and keep medication in...
All horse owners or handlers should know how to safely hold a horse for the vet or farrier. In this video, Dr. Sina Parsaye of Colorado give us tips on this very important job.
