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Health: Emergency
from the pages of Rodeo

Arthroscopic Surgery
Arthroscopic surgery has become a commonly used technology in dealing with joint problems in the horse. Arthroscopic surgery enables a complete visual evaluation of the internal structures of a joint in the horse, as well as surgical correction of solvable problems with minimal... | read »

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Health: Emergency
from the pages of Perfect Horse

Navicular Disease in Horses
Better diagnostic tools for imaging the horse's hoof are shedding new light on navicular disease and navicular syndrome in horses. There's a difference between navicular disease and navicular syndrome, although they overlap, and researchers are now uncovering several more causes for the... | read »

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Health: Emergency
from the pages of Rodeo

Wound Healing in Horses
Wound healing in horses can be problematical because of differences in how they heal. Wounds of the upper body of the horse, above the hock or knee, heal amazingly well and relatively quickly. With wounds of the distal limbs on horses, however, it can be frustrating and time consuming to... | read »

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Health: Emergency
from the pages of Rodeo

'Choke' Obstructs Breathing in Horses
"Choke" is a common term used for an obstruction of the esophagus in horses. It really has nothing to do with the respiratory system as one might think from the word. However, considering the symptoms a horse expresses with this condition, it's easy to understand how the term came into use.... | read »

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Health: Emergency
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Rabies: Is Your Horse at Risk?
Last year, a horse that had been stabled at the 2006 Tennessee Walking Horse National Convention in Shelbyville, Tennessee, was diagnosed with rabies, and a frantic search was launched to identify people who may have had close contact with the rabid horse. Suddenly, the topic of rabies in... | read »

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Health: Emergency
from the pages of Rodeo

'Tying Up' and Azoturia Metabolic Muscle Disorders in the Horse
The horse, like all mammals, is subject to muscle problems due to abnormal metabolism of energy. The byproducts of abnormal metabolism cause inflammation of muscle cells, which leads to painful spasms of the large muscles of the back and hindquarters. The clinical result is a horse that can't... | read »

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Health: Emergency
from the pages of Perfect Horse

Equine Colic
The word colic strikes fear in every equine owner's heart. While we have come a long way in understanding, treating and reducing the risk of colic, equine colic is still something that can take your horse's life. Equine colic remains on the top of the list of medical emergencies. What Is... | read »

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Health: Emergency
from the pages of Horse Journal

Packing Power
Your horse's feet take a beating. A galloping horse may strike the ground with a force as high as 2 1/2 tons. The horse's sole, frog and hoof wall are also prone to a variety of problems and infections. The practice of packing hooves likely dates back as far as when horses became... | read »

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Health: Emergency
from the pages of Horse Journal

Do-It-Yourself Lameness Exam
A horse that's refusing to put weight on a leg is easy to spot, but the clues to a budding lameness problem are far more subtle. Recognizing these and knowing how to locate problem areas on the legs can lead to an earlier diagnosis and save you a lot of lost riding time. Although... | read »

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Health: Emergency
from the pages of Trail Rider

Rattlesnake Safety While Trail Riding
"I like go on a trail ride with my horse to California 's Mojave Desert for a change of scenery and the wide open spaces. While on the trail ride, I sometimes come across rattlesnakes. So first, what should I do to avoid my horse getting bitten on the trail? Second, what should I do if... | read »

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Preventing Strangles in Horses

QUESTION: We travel all over with our horses. For years, we’ve heard about equine distemper, also known as strangles. Please tell us more about the strangles, how to prevent it, and what to do about it should one of... | read

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