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Health: Preventative
from the pages of Rodeo
Advancements in Equine Dentistry and Equine Dentistry Procedures
I have observed in recent years changes taking place in how routine equine dentistry is done. These changes have come about for several reasons and they all benefit the horse and overall horse health. First of all, the basic tools used in doing the equine dentistry procedures are evolving from... | read »
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Health: Preventative
from the pages of Rodeo
Flexor Tendon Sheaths In Horses Are Potential Cripplers
Tendons of muscles in horses that cross high-motion joints have synovial sheaths around
them to facilitate the movement of the tendons up and down with extension and
flexion of the limbs. The tendon sheaths in horses I would like to concentrate on in this
column are the ones around the flexor... | read »
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Health: Preventative
from the pages of Rodeo
7 Tips to Horse Hoof Health
You said it wouldn't happen again, but here you are: Your horse is confined
and your checkbook is out, as you wait for your farrier to come and fix your
horse's ailing hooves. Meanwhile, you're missing out on another weekend of team
roping. Could this scenario be avoided? Yes. Organize your... | read »
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Health: Preventative
from the pages of Horse Journal
Disease And Illness Prognosis Chart for Horses
In November 2004, we started our series on healing times and the likelihood of a favorable prognosis for health issues, injuries and illnesses that cause lay-up time. The November issue included non-hoof related injuries and illnesses to the legs.
Colic, nonsurgical ACUTE TREATMENT: Walk; remove... | read »
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Health: Preventative
from the pages of Horse Journal
Back Pain and the Sacroiliac Joint in Horses
A University of Minnesota study reported that of 124 cases of suspected back
pain in horses seen at their clinic over five years, over half of the horses had
a
sacroiliac-area problem.
At the University of California, researchers examined the spines of 36
Thoroughbred racehorses... | read »
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Health: Preventative
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 »
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Health: Preventative
from the pages of Trail Rider
Plants Toxic to Horses
How often
have you heard of someone's horse developing colic, getting sick, or even dying
while camping? While the origin of toxic syndrome is hard to determine in
horses, always consider plant poisoning in cases of sudden illness, especially
if your horse's digestive tract is affected.... | read »
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Health: Preventative
from the pages of Rodeo
Vet Checking the Unseen Variables
We're all
looking for the best prospect or made horse that will stay sound. There are
basic fundamentals in conformational correctness, having the horse
professionally evaluated and/or radiographed to detect problems that help screen
horses into populations that are more likely or less... | read »
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Health: Preventative
from the pages of Trail Rider
Pre-Purchase Horse Hoof Evam
When purchasing a horse, whether from an auction house,
individual, or even over the Internet, check his feet! This can be the single
most important evaluation you do. While a pre-purchase exam by a reputable
veterinarian and farrier is ideal, it's not always feasible. Here's how to check... | read »
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Health: Preventative
from the pages of Rodeo
Over-Reaching
Over-reaching is a term that describes a horse
self-inflicting trauma on the heel area of a front foot by hitting it with the
toe of the shoe on a hind foot. When horses are working at speed, changing
directions and decelerating quickly, the stage is set for this type of incident
to occur.... | read »
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