We put a huge emphasis on horse health, nutrition, and training at Rogue. Our guides aim to help you improve your horse’s quality of life, and understand how to help them with common health issues and questions.
Owning a horse can be very satisfying, but you should know the costs associated with buying and maintaining a healthy, thriving horse before you purchase a horse. We’ll break down those costs to help you determine if purchasing a horse is right for you.
When you picture a horse, what coat color do you think of? Most people think of a bay, red, or black horse — those are the three most common base coats. But, there’s a massive variety of horse coat colors ranging from plain to eye-catching.
Equine protozoal myeloenencephalitis (EPM) in horses is a neurologic disease spread by a parasite, Sarcocystis neurona, that attacks a horse’s spinal cord and brain. Sarcocystis neurona can seriously damage the central nervous system, resulting in short- or long-term damage or even death if not caught and treated early.
Learning about the causes, signs, and treatments of laminitis in horses can give you a better understanding of the disease and allow you to minimize your horse’s risk and manage any long-term damage that it might cause.
Gastric ulcers affect 69% of horses, according to Tufts School of Veterinary Medicine. But some horse breeds are particularly susceptible. For example, 93% of endurance horses and 70% of racehorses develop ulcers. If your horse has gastric ulcers or you suspect that they might have ulcers, then you’ll want to read our complete guide to gastric …
While a horse passes its physical peak at about ten to fifteen years, a domestic horse can live between 25 to 33 years. This age is much older than most domesticated animals. In recent years, the oldest recorded age of a horse was 56 held by a horse named Sugar Puff, according to Oldest.org. Several factors …