Although horses have historically been known as working livestock, today they are often referred to as companion animals. More and more people are seeking to own pet horses, making large animal ...

A horse appears restless, suddenly stops eating, repeatedly looks at its belly, or lies down and immediately gets back up. Such everyday observations unsettle many animal owners–often for good reason.

In all cases of colic in horses, the earlier you spot the signs and call your vet, the greater the chances they have of making a full recovery. Veterinary intervention is always essential, because it ...

The reason is as clear as water. As winter makes its presence known—and briskly so—it’s important for horse owners to consider that with lower temperatures comes higher colic risk. “Winter months are ...

Photo by Rebecca J. Banabi. The Corolla Wild Horse Fund announced the deaths of two wild horses last week, both to colic. Horses are unable to regurgitate food because they do not have the muscles in ...