Author name: Sick Horses Editorial Team

Schematic diagram showing EHV-1 equine herpesvirus type 1 infection pathogenesis and viral spread in horses
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How EHV-1 Spreads: Critical Risks Every Horse Owner Must Know

A fast-moving neurological EHV-1 outbreak linked to major Texas barrel racing events has spread across eight states, with 34 confirmed cases and multiple fatalities. This guide explains exactly how EHV-1 spreads—through air, contact, equipment, water, and people—and the protocols every horse owner must follow to stay safe.

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Building Muscle After Injury

Muscle loss following equine injury is one of the most challenging aspects of rehabilitation that horse owners face. Whether your

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Monitoring Horse Progress

When your horse is recovering from illness, injury, or surgery, carefully monitoring progress is essential for ensuring a successful outcome.

Cross-section of a horse intestinal enterolith calculus stone from the Museum Fragonard at the National Veterinary School of Alfort France
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Post-Colic Surgery Care

Colic surgery is one of the most serious procedures a horse may undergo, and the outcome depends as much on

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Rehabbing a Laminitic Horse

Laminitis is one of the most challenging conditions horse owners face, yet with proper rehabilitation and veterinary care, many horses

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Hydrotherapy for Horses

Hydrotherapy for horses is the targeted use of water to treat injury, reduce inflammation, and support recovery. From a cold

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How to Use a Therapy Laser

Therapeutic laser technology has become an increasingly popular tool in equine medicine and rehabilitation over the past two decades. Also

Painting by Constantin Meunier showing horses and workers at a drinking trough
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When a Horse Stops Drinking

Water is the most essential nutrient for your horse. Horses typically drink 5-10 gallons of water per day, depending on

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Handling Severe Bleeding

Severe bleeding in horses is a veterinary emergency that demands immediate, decisive action. Whether caused by deep lacerations, puncture wounds,

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