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Health: Preventative
from the pages of Horse Journal
Diarrhea in Horses Is More Than An Unsightly Mess
Problems with diarrhea may be acute or chronic, minor or severe--but
they should never be ignored. At the very least, diarrhea is robbing your horse
of fluid and electrolytes, putting him at higher risk of dehydration and
electrolyte abnormalities. Other consequences include difficulty... | read »
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Health: Preventative
Prevention and Treatment of Respiratory Infections in Horses
"No hoof, no horse" is a familiar saying, but "no lungs, no horse"
is equally true. Respiratory infections are the most common infectious diseases
of horses. The acute infection in horses can sideline your horse anywhere from a week to a
month. Worse yet, complications can have even more... | read »
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Health: Preventative
from the pages of Horse Journal
Put An End To Nagging Hoof Pain
You've heard it before: "No foot, no horse." Although it sounds
trite, and it's a no-brainer, the fact remains that you can't overestimate how
important the feet are to soundness, movement and attitude. Chronic foot pain
leads to alterations in gait as the horse struggles to find a way to be... | read »
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Health: Preventative
Fall/Winter Checklist For Horse Owners
Winter is coming upon horse owners quick, but many horse owners do not have a list in order for caring for their horse and ranch this season. Check out our winter checklist for tips and reminders in caring for your horse this winter. | read »
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Health: Preventative
from the pages of Horse Journal
Lyme Disease in Horses Requires Health Treatment
As many as 75% of horses living in areas of the country where
Lyme organism infection of ticks is high will test positive for antibodies to
the organism. How many of these horses have an infection that will cause obvious signs of Lyme disease
is unknown. However, skepticism over whether or... | read »
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Health: Preventative
Horse Farrier Tips and Tactics
How can we tell if the farrier who trims our horses is doing a good job or not? Did your ferrier check everything on your horse's hooves? You're not trained as a ferrier specialist, so how can you be sure that your farrier is address everything on your horse?
You may not be trained in the art of... | read »
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Health: Preventative
from the pages of Trail Rider
Prevent a Lost Horse Shoe on a Trail Ride
Can you give me some advice on what to do if my horse loses a horse
shoe on a trail ride? I'm concerned that he might damage a horse hoof. I've heard a
lot about horse hoof boots; what can you tell me about them? Also, how can I help
prevent my horse from losing a shoe on the trail in the... | read »
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Health: Preventative
from the pages of Horse Journal
Muscle Pain is a Form of Lameness that Limits Movement in Horses
Muscular aches, pains and stiffness impact on a horse's
performance and his attitude. Caught early, they can be managed effectively. If
undetected, muscle pain robs your horse of comfortable, free movement. Just think of how
you feel if you've overdone it and have muscle pain or injury.... | read »
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Health: Preventative
from the pages of Trail Rider
Ride into your Golden Years
If
you're a trail rider upwards of 40, I'll bet you sometimes wish you still had
the body of a youngster -- full of energy, less plump, and free of aches and
pains. Although
we can't turn back the hands of time, modern medical know-how and technology can
allow us to keep riding into a... | read »
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Health: Preventative
from the pages of Horse Journal
Water: Beat The Heat
An
exercising horse's muscles produce a tremendous amount of heat. And that heat
can build up to dangerous levels that can damage organs or even cause death. The
horse has to have a way to eliminate that heat from his body and, of course, by
far the most efficient method of heat loss is by... | read »
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