Splint bones play an important role in supporting the horse’s lower limbs. But what are these evolutionary remnants of ancient toes, and what does it mean when a horse “pops a splint”?

Preventing the spread of infectious diseases in horses starts with understanding how pathogens are transmitted. Disease-causing organisms can reach horses through multiple routes, making biosecurity a crucial part of equine care.

Knowing how to wrap your horse's legs is an essential skill for the attentive horse owner. Questions such as What thickness of bandage should I use on my horse's leg? How do I know when wrapping my horse's leg is appropriate? What supplies do I need? are all very important. With help from this article, and a little practice, you will master these skills in no time.

How to reduce the risk, recognize the symptoms, and take steps to manage an outbreak. Strangles is a highly contagious infection caused by the bacterium, Streptococcus equi (S. equi). It is not an airborne virus. Rather, the bacteria spreads through contact, which could be direct nose-to-nose between horses, or via contaminated surfaces or equipment such as shared halters, lead shanks, cross-ties, feed tubs, stall walls, fencing, clothing, hands, the hair coat from other barn pets, grooming tools, water buckets, and communal troughs.