Folks both new and familiar with horses have a lot to think about in spring when it comes to the health of their four-legged companions. These cool, wet conditions late in the spring can be a problem for foals, explains Margaret Bojko, a veterinarian at the Wisconsin Equine Clinic and Hospital. She says the high sugar content in greening grass this time of year can be a problem for older horses, causing founder. And keep those ponies out of the mud -- thrush and mud fever are other top concerns.

Folks both new and familiar with horses have a lot to think about in spring when it comes to the health of their four-legged companions. These cool, wet conditions late in the spring can be a problem for foals, explains Margaret Bojko, a veterinarian at the Wisconsin Equine Clinic and Hospital. She says the high sugar content in greening grass this time of year can be a problem for older horses, causing founder. And keep those ponies out of the mud -- thrush and mud fever are other top concerns.

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