Blemishes called windpuffs are balloon-like fluid swellings of the deep digital flexor tendon sheath near the back of the fetlocks.

Cancer is defined as the uncontrolled growth of cells that develop into masses, tumours, which invade healthy tissue and release chemicals into the body.

New research is helping us understand more about protecting this vital organ in competitive equines.

A study published in 2007 confirmed that horses are dichromats with colour vision capabilities similar to humans with red-green colour deficiencies.

This deadly and tenacious multi-species disease continues to pop up around the planet.

As horse owners, we often worry about the hooves and legs of our animals but it is easy to overlook how important the horse’s eyes are.

The shape and condition of a horse's teeth change as it ages. Because of this, older horses may have dental problems not usually seen in younger equines.

Is whole-body vibration (WBV) therapy helpful or harmful to horses? WBV is used for animals (including horses) to treat a range of musculoskeletal disorders

Learn about the increasing problem of drug-resistant parasites.

Understanding how horses contact one another in a show environment leads to an improved understanding of disease prevention.