The Equine Veterinary Blog

It can be frustrating and discouraging when you have a mare that is not getting pregnant. Breeding success in horses is influenced by many factors including the mare's age, reproductive history, and overall health. We had Westhills own Dr. Sarah Malenchak dive deeper into each category to better understand why success rates vary - including young maiden mares, older maiden mares, barren mares and mares with a foal at side.

Have you ever heard the saying “no hoof, no horse?” Laminitis, often ferred to as founder, is one of the most important diseases to be aware of as a horse owner as it is one of the most catastrophic. This disease can result in a vast spectrum of consequences from temporary loss of use to career-ending or life-threatening circumstances.

To curb that overwhelming feeling of wanting the best for your broodmare going into the breeding season but not knowing what is required, we have created a “Pre-Breeding Checklist” for mare owners convenience.

Living in Alberta means that several months of cold, winter temperatures is often inevitable. It is important to be prepared so that your equine friends can remain happy and healthy in the cold.

The most beneficial way to enjoy your horse well into thier golden years is to stay on top of senior care strategies. The four main areas of focus to ensure optimal health and condition of an older horse are dental health, immunity, mobility and nuntrition.