Category Horses

General horse information, from the history of the horse to a look at different breeds.

Horses

The Horse Care Routine That Keeps You Ahead of Problems

Most horse care problems don’t start as emergencies. They start as small changes an owner misses: a horse eating a little slower than usual, a foot that feels warmer than it did yesterday, or weight that’s crept off without anyone…

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Horses

The 3‑Tier Emergency System Every Horse Owner Needs

🚨 The 60-Second Triage Test (2AM Rule) Kit Location: Find it pitch black, no lights. <60 seconds? Pass. >60 seconds? Reorganize tonight. Thermometer: Normal = 99-101°F. Above 102°F or below 99°F = call vet now. Heart Rate: Normal = 28-40…

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Horses

Before You Buy a Horse, Know What It Costs to Keep

If you’re thinking about buying a horse, figure out the ongoing costs first. The purchase price is the easy part. It’s the monthly bills and the surprise vet calls that catch most first-time owners off guard. Quick answer: A 2023…

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Horses

Your Horse’s PPE Found Something. Now What?

The PPE report is back, and it isn’t perfectly clean. A horse doesn’t technically pass or fail a PPE—the exam identifies findings that you and your vet have to decide how to interpret. The hard part is deciding whether this…

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Horses

Horse Pre Purchase Exam Cost: What to Expect (Plus 7 Must-Ask Vet Questions)

Equine veterinarian performing a detailed dental exam and checking the horse's teeth during the basic physical pre-purchase exam.

Quick Answers: Pre-Purchase Exam Costs How much does a Basic Riding Horse PPE cost? • $450–$900 (Includes physical, flexions, trot, and targeted X-rays) How much for a Performance Horse PPE? • $1,200–$3,000+ (Extensive X-rays, ultrasound, drug screen, detailed analysis) What…

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Horses

What Horse Insurance Actually Costs (And When It’s Not Worth Buying)

You’ve probably got a rough sense that horse insurance exists, and a vague worry that it’s expensive. What most owners actually want to know is simpler: what does it cost, what does it cover, and is it worth adding to…

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Racehorse Health, Horses

Horsefly Bites: How to Help Your Horse and When to Call the Vet

Your horse comes in from turnout with welts on his neck or a trickle of blood down a leg after an afternoon of stomping and swishing. Horsefly bites hurt, and while most settle down on their own, some swell badly…

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Horses

Before You Buy That Horse: What the Vet Check Can Really Tell You

Veterinarian checking a racehorse for EIPH-related bleeding.

Finding the right horse is exciting, but this is also where many buyers get in trouble. The horse may look great, ride well, and come with a story you want to believe – but you don’t really know what you’re…

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Horses

Cost to Raise Horse Foal to Adult: Complete Breakdown ($15K-$75K)

Mare grazing in a pasture with her foal.

The cost to raise a horse—from birth through adulthood—can be rewarding, but it also demands careful financial planning and preparation. Whether you’re planning to breed your own mare or purchase a young foal, understanding the full scope of costs is…

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Horses

How to Calm an Anxious Horse Without Supplements or Sedatives

Most horse anxiety has a practical fix, but the fix depends on what is actually causing it. What looks like a behavior problem is often a management issue, a pain issue, or a training gap. This guide covers the safest…

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