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Protecting your horses from the smoke

Due to the tragic wildfires spreading across the west, many caretakers are struggling to protect their horses from smoke inhalation. Stimulating these acupressure points...

Steamed hay helps competition horses thrive

Margie Engle and Steve Engle, DVM, added steamed hay to their success story amid a growing concern for equine respiratory health – and the...

Protecting your horse’s respiratory health

We humans tend to stay indoors during the winter. If your horse is doing the same, be sure to take steps to protect her...

Fear the fungi – preventing IAD in your horse

Newly-released three-year study cites steaming hay as a critical step to preventing Inflammatory Airway Disease (IAD), a stealth equine ailment that affects nearly 90%...

Healthy lungs, healthy horse

Keeping your horse's lungs healthy can be simply achieved with small changes to your barn cleaning methods and feeding practices. The quality of air your horse breathes, and...

Winter lung health

For most horses, winter means more time confined to the stall or indoor arena. Unfortunately, protection from the weather can come at the expense...

Keeping arena dust down

Dusty footing can be bad for you and your horse, but some control options are better than others. Learn how to choose the right...

Respiratory problems in horses

Domesticating and stabling horses has radically changed their natural environment and can lead to some serious health issues. Respiratory problems are reported to be...