Rabies in horses is uncommon but almost always fatal once neurological signs appear. Learn how the virus spreads, which wildlife species pose the greatest risk, how infection travels from a bite to the brain, and why early signs may resemble colic, lameness, choke or other neurological diseases. This guide also explains diagnosis, pathology, treatment outcome, vaccination and what to do after a suspected exposure.

Western Equine Encephalitis (WEE) is a mosquito-borne viral disease that can cause fever, weakness, ataxia, seizures, and death in horses. Learn how WEE spreads, which warning signs require immediate veterinary care, how the disease is diagnosed and treated, and why vaccination and mosquito control remain essential for prevention.

Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) is a mosquito-borne viral disease that attacks a horse’s brain and spinal cord. Learn how EEE spreads, recognize its early and advanced neurological signs, understand treatment and prognosis, and discover why vaccination and mosquito control are essential for protecting every horse.

Modern research has dramatically changed our understanding of shivers. What was once believed to be primarily a muscle disease is now recognized as a neurologic disorder involving the cerebellum, the region of the brain responsible for coordinating smooth, controlled movement. Read this article to understand this progressive neurologic movement disease.

Sidewinder syndrome is one of the more unusual gait abnormalities seen in horses. It is also called sidewinder gait, side-walker syndrome, side-walking, or crab-walker syndrome. Learn the causes, treatments, and prognosis of this disease.

Learn how horse and human brains differ, why horses do the things they do, and how understanding this improves training, behavior, and communication.

Learn the basics of the equine nervous system: how it affects behavior, health, learning, and the horse's perception of the world