I was originally going to include this in my Pets and Houseplants post, but there is just SO much to learn about toxic plants that this deserves its own feature. I was on a trail ride a few weeks back, and my gelding Rocky was trying to munch on some tree leaves that we were […]
Ring Worm and Horses
I have recently come into contact with a ring worm infection in my young colt. Ringworm has nothing to do with worms, and sometimes it has nothing to do with rings. Ringworm is actually a type of fungal infection of the skin. Ringworm in horses is often caused by the Microsporum and Trichophyton species of […]
6 Lessons From 6 Externships
It is mid-November, and I am just finishing my near-consecutive marathon of equine externships. I was lucky enough to visit a total of 6 practices for a total of 18 weeks of off-campus learning. I thoroughly enjoyed my time at each practice, each for different reasons, and I was able to take away lessons […]
