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Western Equine Encephalitis (WEE) in Horses
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.

Horse Education Online
12 min read


Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) in Horses
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.

Horse Education Online
10 min read


Understanding Sidewinder Syndrome in Horses: Causes, Signs, Diagnosis, and Prognosis
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.

Horse Education Online
14 min read


The Equine Nervous System: Overview, Disorders, and its Role in Training Horses
Learn the basics of the equine nervous system: how it affects behavior, health, learning, and the horse's perception of the world

Horse Education Online
16 min read
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