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Get an overview of the potential treatment costs, loss of performance, and emotional consequences for the horse owner when asthma is neglected. We show you how to act early and help your horse effectively.

Learn how stress can negatively impact your horse's respiratory health. We discuss the mind-body connection and provide tips on how to reduce stress to promote well-being and free breathing.

We emphasize the significance of preventive measures and regular health checks for your horse. Learn why veterinary examinations are essential for detecting and treating respiratory problems early.

Get information about breeds and age groups that carry a higher risk for RAO (Recurrent Airway Obstruction). We help you identify risk factors and take preventive measures.

Learn more about how changing seasons affect your horse's respiratory health. We discuss specific risks and provide tips on how to protect your horse year-round.

Discover how proper nutrition affects your horse's respiratory health. Learn about the importance of high-quality forage and essential nutrients to help your horse breathe deeply.

Find out how often inhalation therapy should be performed for your horse to achieve optimal results. We provide recommendations on the frequency and duration of use to help your horse breathe freely.

Respiratory problems have become one of the most common hurdles to performance and health in equestrian sports—from leisure riding to Grand Prix. However, while scientific facts and management tips evolve rapidly, old beliefs persist stubbornly. Here are eight of the most popular myths and the evidence-based reality behind them, so your horse can breathe freely again.

A soft cough from the stall, an occasional snort while riding – as horse owners, we know these sounds well. But when is a cough just a harmless clearing of the throat, and when is it an early warning sign of a serious respiratory condition? Since 2016, the umbrella term "Equine Asthma" has been used to group various chronic, non-infectious respiratory diseases in horses. A primary distinction is made between Severe Equine Asthma (formerly RAO – Recurrent Airway Obstruction, also known as heaves or COB) and Mild to Moderate Equine Asthma (formerly IAD – Inflammatory Airway Disease). Don't worry, you don't need to be a veterinarian to stay vigilant. Your daily observations are invaluable! This guide will help you better interpret your horse's subtle signals.

We've all been there: your horse is coughing, seems lethargic, or isn't performing as well as they used to. We try teas, syrups, and hope for improvement. But what if the cause lies deeper – deep within the lungs of our four-legged friend? Sometimes we need to look closer to understand what is really going on. One of the most precise diagnostic methods is Bronchoalveolar Lavage, or BAL for short. Sounds complicated?