Health: Preventative
from the pages of Horse Journal
Equine Pain Relief Shock-Wave Therapy
Shock-wave therapy, as a form of equine pain relief therapy, has received a lot of press,
both good and bad. Since shock-wave therapy's
introduction a few years ago, this equine pain relief therapy been called everything from a near miracle to
the most dangerous thing you can do to a... | read »
Health: Preventative
from the pages of Horse Journal
Healing Muscle Injuries in Horses Requires Proper Health Care and Time
Muscle lacerations are generally deep and can understandably worry a
horseowner that his horse will never return to work. However, unless a muscle is
cut all the way through or has obvious nerve damage, the prognosis for the horse
returning to full use is better than with tendon/ligament... | read »
Health: Preventative
from the pages of Horse Journal
Navicular Disease and Heel Pain in Horses
Navicular disease in horses is one of the most frequently diagnosed, but misunderstood
and difficult-to-treat lameness problems. Much of the confusion stems from other
conditions being called navicular disease and from a tendency for veterinarians
to label any horse with pain in the heel area... | read »
Health: Preventative
from the pages of Horse Journal
Horse Knees Are Flexible, Fragile Shock Absorbers
It's amazing the amount of punishment the horse's knee--or "carpus"--can take,
especially when you actually look at how it's put together. The radius,
the
major bone of the upper arm in the horse, is balanced on two rows of small bones
called the
carpal bones, which are in turn perched on... | read »
Health: Preventative
from the pages of Perfect Horse
Sun Protection for Horses
Sunlight has beneficial effects for horses, including the manufacture of vitamin D by the
skin, relief of muscle and tendon stiffness or soreness and possibly even
improved immunity. But horses with pink-skinned areas may suffer sunburn if
overexposed and could be at higher risk for equine... | read »
Health: Preventative
from the pages of Perfect Horse
10 Ways to Keep Your Horse Happy
We all want our
horses to be happy. Happy horses are pleasant to be around, learn quickly and
interact with us well. Plus we feel rewarded when we've taken good care of our
equine friends.
With that in mind, we
thought we'd highlight 10 ways you can help make your horse's days happy... | read »
Health: Preventative
from the pages of Trail Rider
Tips for Buying a New Horse
When buying a new horse there are several pre-purchase exams you must conduct. Are you looking for a trail riding horse? a horse for endurance or horseracing? or a horse for team roping? Read our tips before you purchase a new horse, such as arranging a veterinary exam. First, decide how much... | read »
Health: Preventative
from the pages of Perfect Horse
Summer Increases Chances of Colic and Heat Stroke Health Conditions in Your Horse
As summer reaches peak intensity, health conditions like colic, heat stroke and heat dehydration can affect your horse. Learn how to prevent colic, heat stroke and heat dhydration in your horse this summer. Colic: The combination of lowered moisture levels in the
grass, higher indigestible fiber... | read »
Health: Preventative
from the pages of Horse Journal
Lordosis, "Swayback" in Older Horses
Swayback--technically called "lordosis"--is the deeply sagging
top line that develops in some older horses. Swayback, lordosis, is caused by weakness and
laxity/stretching of the supporting ligaments along the horse's spine, often with
weakness and loss of bulk/tone in the top line... | read »
Health: Preventative
from the pages of Horse Journal
Synovitis and Chips May Accompany Osselets in Horses
Osselets refers to swellings that appear along the front and
sides of the ankle joint, in the area just below the cannon bone on a horse. Osselets are
commonly seen in young horses that are broken early and used hard. They usually
represent strain and micro tearing of the attachment of 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
