Ask The Horse

Learning theory describes how we can influence horse behavior and improve training outcomes. Discover how to shape your horse’s behavior.

Learn the most up-to-date information about when and how to deworm your horses.

Do you have a horse with pink skin? Learn how to keep him from burning this summer.

Equine metabolic syndrome can cause obesity, insulin resistance, and laminitis. Find out how to care for your EMS horse during our live event.

With EHV cases reported from California to Kentucky already in 2017, get information you need to protect your horse.

Is your horse up-to-date on his dental care? Learn about equine dental disease, proper oral care for horses, and behavior issues caused by tooth problems.

Breeding a mare is exciting and not without challenges. Learn about stallion selection, breeding soundness, and more!

Manufacturers make many claims, but do supplements really work? We’ll look at the research and answer your questions!

Does your horse have stubborn or unsightly tumors or skin growths, and you’re not sure what to do next?

Do you have a mature or senior horse? Find out how to keep him comfortable and competitive as he ages!

Leptospirosis is a serious bacterial disease that causes both recurrent uveitis (“moon blindness”)—especially in Appaloosas, draft horses, and Warmbloods—and abortion in horses. But now there’s a vaccine to prevent it. Is your horse is at risk?

Do you feel unsafe with your horse when you’re on the ground or riding? Our behavior and vet experts are here to help!

Your horse is wounded, bleeding, or critically ill: What should you do? Get advice from our expert!

Do you want to keep horses at home? Are you looking to develop and improve efficiency on your small farm? Join us for this information-packed hour! Our experts will answer your questions about fencing, housing, storage, arenas, pasture and more!

Are you getting your first horse or first horse in a long time? Our experts will help you navigate equine ownership.

Why do horses do the things they do? A behaviorist talks about how horses learn, stereotypies, herd dynamics, and more!

Equine skin issues can be difficult to diagnose and frustrating to treat. Experts share practical solutions for dealing with sunburn, rain rot, skin allergies (sweet itch), and more.

If you own horses in Colorado, you’re probably familiar with VS. Elsewhere, you might get to know it soon enough. Get your questions answered now from our experts.

From sucking off horseshoes to perpetuating thrush, scratches, and more, mud threatens your horse’s health. Get your questions answered about mud management, controlling water runoff, and treating mud-related horse health issues!

An FEI veterinarian and her on-staff equine sports therapist join us to answer your questions about keeping your equine athlete performing at his best.

Is your horse cinchy, grumpy, or reluctant to move forward under saddle? Do you wonder about those white hairs and dry spots on either side of his withers? Get your questions answered by a saddle fit expert and veterinarian during our live event.

Horses are a lot like preschoolers: gather them in groups and someone’s likely to get sick. Diseases like equine influenza, rhino, and strangles spread quickly through herds and, in some, they can turn serious fast. Learn how to protect your horse.

Are you covered? Equine insurance experts answer your questions about horse and equestrian property insurance.

An equestrian facility architect and a horse management expert answer your questions about designing and improving horse properties and farms.

Veterinarians know that balanced hooves influence a horse’s way of going and help maintain healthy joint function. Learn more from our experts, who are both veterinarians and experienced farriers.