Sand is Cause of Horse Colic
Sand is a cause of horse colic, and horses kept on fine,
sandy soils are at risk of developing colic related to eating sand. Fortunately,
some feeding and management techniques can minimize the risk of sand-related equine
colic.
Sand colic basically
means intestinal pain related to the... | read »
Health: Emergency
from the pages of Perfect Horse
Cooling out a Hot Horse
Heat and exercise can
lead to serious problems with overheating. Most people know a horse should be
cooled out after exercise, but there's a lot of misinformation and missing
information on how it should be done. Follow these guidelines for effective
cool-downs:
Always walk for
the... | read »
Health: Emergency
from the pages of Rodeo
Splints and Splint-Bone Fractures in Horses
"Splints" are a very common entity involving the splint bone in horses, usually the medial one of the front legs of the horse, that are usually only a cosmetic problem. Splint-bone fractures and injuries in horses are an entirely different entity. Splints are not so obvious or easy to identify, and... | read »
Health: Emergency
from the pages of Trail Rider
On-The-Road and On-The-Trail Horse Vet Care
Question: We tend to travel for horse trail rides in remote areas. In the event that we need
emergency veterinary care while on the trail, it's not always easy to find. Do you know of a
website that we can search for equine vets in the area that we travel? Any help
would be appreciated. -... | read »
Health: Emergency
from the pages of Trail Rider
How to Handle Horse Saddle Sores, Girth Rubs and More
"Surface factors" is simply a term I use to refer to such things as saddle sores, girth rubs, scrapes, bruises, minor cuts, and skin conditions (specifically, rashes, hives, and scratches) on your horse. Surface factors on your horse might not seem too important at first glance, but in fact most of... | read »
Health: Emergency
from the pages of Rodeo
Emergency Treatment for Catastrophic Injuries
In my 50
years of roping and being around ropings, I've seen some serious injuries
incurred by horses in the course of making a run. Considering the level of
physical activity involved in roping, these events are bound to happen, but
fortunately have a low incidence of occurrence relative... | read »
Health: Emergency
from the pages of Rodeo
Hoof Quarter Cracks
Quarter
cracks can be a serious problem in the horse, because when you have a full
hoof-wall crack the sensitive lamina will become inflamed from trauma and/or
infection. This causes pain in the form of lameness, and takes the horse out of
service. Fortunately, most of the time this is a... | read »
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
