Horse Health & Barn Stories

July 20, 2026

New World Screwworm in Horses: Wound Checks, Reporting & Travel

Current New World screwworm guidance for horse owners: what to inspect, when to call a veterinarian, how to report suspected cases, and how to verify travel restrictions and...

July 19, 2026

Vesicular Stomatitis in Horses: 2026 Outbreak Checks for Riders

A rider-first 2026 vesicular stomatitis checklist with current western U.S. outbreak context, warning signs, isolation, fly control, biosecurity, and travel decisions.

July 19, 2026

Horse Hind Legs Filled After Standing at a Show? What to Watch

Check symmetry, heat, pain, wounds, wraps, movement, hydration, and lameness when a horse’s hind legs fill after standing at a show.

July 18, 2026

Horse Coat Dull Mid-Summer? What Owners Should Check First

A dull summer coat can reflect sweat, dust, sun, skin, nutrition, parasites, stress, or health. Use this head-to-hoof checklist before chasing shine.

July 17, 2026

Florida Reports First 2026 Equine Infectious Anemia Case

Florida has reported its first equine infectious anemia case of 2026 at a quarantined Hillsborough County property. Here is what riders should know about EIA, Coggins testing and...

July 17, 2026

Horse Stumbles More on Dry Ground? What to Track

Repeated stumbling on dry ground can involve footing, feet, shoeing, fatigue, tack, vision, pain, or neurologic change. Learn what to record.

July 16, 2026

Horse Scratches Flare After Irrigation? What Owners Should Check

A practical horse health guide for scratches that flare after irrigation: pastern checks, moisture, mud, drying time, and when to call the vet.

July 15, 2026

Horse Girth Area Swelling After Riding? What to Watch

A practical horse health guide for girth area swelling after riding: tack checks, skin checks, swelling patterns, and when to call the veterinarian.

July 14, 2026

Heat, Hydration, and Recovery: Why Summer Changes Everything

Summer heat changes how horses work and recover. Use temperature, humidity, breathing, sweat, water intake, and next-day movement to make a safer plan.

July 14, 2026

Horse Reluctant Downhill? Front-End and Foot Checks

A practical horse health guide for horses reluctant downhill: front feet, shoulders, saddle balance, footing, and vet or farrier red flags.

July 14, 2026

Horse Digital Pulse Stronger Than Normal? What to Check

A rider-first guide to checking a stronger horse digital pulse, comparing all four feet, reading hoof heat and movement, and recognizing veterinary red flags.

July 13, 2026

Horse Skin Scabs Under Boots? What Owners Should Check

A practical horse health guide for skin scabs under boots: boot fit, trapped sweat, dirt, rub lines, skin checks, and when to call the vet.