Managing Chronic Conditions in Horses
From Ask The Horse by The Horse: Your Guide to Equine Health Care
October 10, 2025 · 59 min
About this episode
Veterinarians discuss managing chronic conditions in horses, focusing on financial planning and practical care strategies.
Caring for a horse with a long-term illness or injury requires both financial commitment and practical planning. Veterinary bills, medications, specialized feed, and management adjustments can add up quickly, so creating a clear financial plan helps owners prepare for ongoing expenses. Practical management—such as adjusting your horse’s workload, providing appropriate turnout, and maintaining a consistent routine—can support your horse’s well-being. Work closely with your veterinarian to be sure your horse receives individualized treatment. During this Ask TheHorse Live event, two veterinarians answer listener questions about managing horses with chronic illness and injury. This event is sponsored by CareCredit. About the Experts: Nathan Canada, DVM, MS, Dipl. ACVS, attended Oklahoma State University's Center for Veterinary Health Sciences, in Stillwater, and received his DVM in 2011. After graduating, he completed a one year internship at Peterson and Smith Equine Hospital in Ocala, Florida. He then traveled to Kansas State University’s Veterinary Health Center, in Manhattan for an additional year of training. During this time, he was selected to enter the equine…
People in this episode
Guest: Nathan Canada Dvm Ms Dipl Acvs
Topics covered
- chronic conditions
- horse care
- veterinary management
- financial planning
Keywords
- veterinary bills
- medications
- specialized feed
- management adjustments
Sponsors
CareCredit
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: Ask TheHorse Live
Places: Stillwater, Ocala, Florida, Manhattan, Canada, Columbia City, Indiana
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