Common Horse Health and Training Problems
- Diseases and Illness (22)
- EPM or Equine Protozoal Myeloencephalitis (8)
- Equine Skin Problems (12)
- Riding Problems (15)
- Stable Vices and Handling Problems (11)
Horse Training for Problem Solving
Learn how to cope with common behavior problems such as bucking, head tossing, and reluctance to being caught.
Five Things You Need to Know before Horse Training or Solving Problems
Learn you'll need to know and understand before attempting to train or solve behavior or training problems with your horse or pony.
When to Call Your Horse's Veterinarian
Do you know when to call the vet for your horse? Learn what you can treat at home and what indicates an emergency.
Treating Minor Horse Wounds
Here's how to look after most minor wounds including cuts, scrapes, bruises and punctures with explanations of when veterinary treatment might be needed. Learn first aid for horse wounds.
Praising and Rewarding Horses
Do horses respond to rewards? What's the difference between a treat and a reward? Learn how to praise and reward your horse effectively.
Embarrassing Moments with Horses - Submit Your Story
Has your horse humbled you or put you in an embarrassing situation? Submit your stories of your most embarrassing moment with your horse. I've shared mine in this article, now it's your turn to describe your humbling or embarrassing moment.
Embarrassing Moments with Horses
Has your horse humbled you or put you in an embarrassing situation? Submit your stories of your most embarrassing moment with your horse. I've shared mine in this article, now it's your turn to describe your humbling or embarrassing moment.
Buying a Rescue Horse
What health and training issues might you encounter if you get a rescue as a first horse? Here is some advice on obtaining a horse from a rescue or adoption organization.
The Definition of Join Up
What is join up? Here is a definition.
Help! Cures for Common Horse Problems
Here is a guide to common problems encountered by many horse owners. You'll find information on horses that are difficult to load onto a trailer, horses that are loosing weight, horses that are pushy, don't like to be clipped, won't step in water, and won't stand still.
Headshaking in Horses
This page from the University of Saskatchewan describes headshaking syndrome. Head shaking is more severe than head tossing. The article explores some possible causes, effects, treatment and control of this rare syndrome.
Should You Keep Your Colt as a Stallion
Are you considering keeping a young colt you own as a stallion? Here are some things you should consider about horse breeding and stallion ownership before making the decision.