Health: Natural / Holistic
from the pages of Trail Rider
Unexplained Lameness? Could Be Back Problems
You've had the vet out, and he's done a lameness exam and blocked joints. You
might have even had your horse's stifle or hocks (or both) injected. But he's
still not right. It's an unspecific type of lameness, and it doesn't necessarily
put him out of work. It could be back pain. Horses, like... | read »
Health: Natural / Holistic
from the pages of Online Exclusives
Special Report: Drug-Resistant Parasites, Is Your Horse at Risk?
Parasite control is an important part of every horse's health-care regimen, and as a responsible owner, you've no doubt followed your veterinarian's recommendations for a rotational deworming schedule. However, research is uncovering a serious problem involving deworming chemicals--drug-resistant... | read »
Health: Natural / Holistic
from the pages of Perfect Horse
Perfect Recall
I'm getting to know our newest addition to the herd at the
Equine Research Foundation--a Tennessee Walking Horse named Jack Daniels who's
retired from the show ring. Whenever we get a new horse, whether its one we
bought or one that was donated, I always take things slowly. Starting from the... | read »
Health: Natural / Holistic
from the pages of Perfect Horse
Good Grooming Ground Rules
One of the most satisfying and enjoyable ways to spend time with
your horse is to have a nice, relaxed grooming session. Grooming your horse
gives you a chance to hang out with him in a no-stress situation, allowing him
to get used to your presence and your touch. It also gives you an... | read »
Health: Natural / Holistic
from the pages of Rodeo
Generalities About Treating Horses
In writing a monthly veterinary column about horses and horse
problems, I'm often faced with the dilemma of what subject to address. I've
never intended to imply how to diagnose or treat a medical problem with your
horse, but rather to try and inform owners about various conditions. This... | read »
Health: Natural / Holistic
from the pages of Perfect Horse
Lessons From a Lay-Up Farm
It's 7 a.m. and Caddel Equine Therapy Center is starting to come alive. stable hands move horses from
pasture to barn, barn to pasture. The muck wagon pulls into the alleyway. Horses
stretch their necks through the yokes of their stall doors and whinny
impatiently to hurry along room service.... | read »
Health: Natural / Holistic
from the pages of Horse Journal
Older-Horse Muscles
Like Baby Boomers, the number of older horses is increasing by
leaps and bounds. Better health care is carrying more into the senior-citizen
category, and that's generating a new batch of health and wellness concerns. One
of the most frequent complaints from owners of older horses is muscle... | read »
Health: Natural / Holistic
from the pages of Horse Journal
Equine Anxiety 101
You're hacking peacefully along when you feel a tremor go through
your horse's body. His previously floppy ears snap forward, and his head rises
up. As you wonder when your horse turned into a giraffe, his steps become slower
and shorter, his back drops, and he emits the emphatic... | read »
Health: Natural / Holistic
from the pages of Perfect Horse
Stretching in Horses Has Health Benefits
Stretching your horse's muscles will improve performance and decrease the occurrence of injuries. Whether you thrive in the
competitive world or prefer a quiet trail ride, you owe it to your horse to stretch his muscles
make sure he is ready for whatever you pursue.
Stretching Benefits... | read »
Health: Natural / Holistic
from the pages of Horse Journal
Health Benefits of Horse Massage
Horse massage, Courtney Molino explains, works by manipulating the
soft tissue, compressing muscle fibers against bones and spreading those muscle
fibers apart. This increasing circulation, removes metabolic waste (lactic
acid) and allows healthy nutrients (like oxygen) back into the... | 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
