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Health: Preventative
from the pages of Rodeo
A Sound Horse Mind Helps the Horse Body
Of all the ways to
keep a horse physically sound, I believe keeping a horse's mind sound to be one
of the most important. In fact, I believe a horse's mind rates right up there with basic
conformation and physical conditioning. But then, physical conditioning for your horse is part
of how... | read »
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Health: Preventative
from the pages of Horse Journal
Shoe Clues
Don't
toss away your horse's old shoes, label them by foot--right hind, left front
etc.--and save them for future use. We're not talking about keeping them for
"spares," we're talking about their value in lameness detective work. | read »
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Health: Preventative
Proper Horse Health Care Involve Diets
Horses become overweight for the same reason we do--they eat more calories
than they burn. It isn't any healthier for them than it is for us. Putting your horse on a diet could not only make your horse more active, but save his life. Overweight horses may lead to conditions of lameness, heart and... | read »
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Health: Preventative
Hoof Health and Wet Conditions
The birds are singing, the weather is balmy, and you and your horse are
delighted to be rid of the hard, frozen ground that even a perfectly sound horse
can find uncomfortable underfoot. Spring may bring its own set of hoof
challenges, though, and you need to be prepared for them so your... | read »
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Health: Preventative
from the pages of Trail Rider
Value of Microchips in Horses
Hurricane Katrina taught us a great lesson in terms of the
value of permanent identification of our horses. Hundreds of horses were displaced, and all but two were returned safely, primarily due to the large
number of Louisiana horses that have a microchip (a microscopic
chip with unique... | read »
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Health: Preventative
from the pages of Trail Rider
Protect Your Horse From Toxic and Poisonous Grasses
You've removed toxic
landscaping from your barn area. No Japanese yew, apple trees, or red
maple. But
what about poisonous grasses and horsetails your horse might be
tempted to eat on
the trail -- or even in your pasture?
Here, we describe eight poisonous grasses and horsetails,... | read »
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Health: Preventative
Horses Require Regular Dentistry and Teeth Floating for Proper Chewing
If you've been involved in the
horse world for a while, no doubt you've read and heard that horses need to have
their teeth floated on a regular basis. "Floating" means removing and/or
repairing any irregularities that may have developed to make it easier for your
horse to chew his food.... | read »
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Health: Preventative
from the pages of Horse Journal
Strengthen The Immune System
Poor
immune system function puts your horse at risk of serious infections, sometimes
with unusual and difficult-to-treat organisms.
How Can You Tell? Routine
blood tests, such as a complete blood count (CBC) and blood chemistry, won't
always accurately predict how well a horse will... | read »
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Health: Preventative
from the pages of Trail Rider
Preventing Heaves and Respiratory Problems in Horses
Question: I keep my 15-year-old Quarter Horse stalled in the winter, as I
don't have access to winter pasture. I do turn him out for exercise daily, and
longe him when possible. I've heard horses that are cooped up in the winter can
get heaves. What exactly is heaves? All I know is that it's... | read »
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Health: Preventative
from the pages of Horse Journal
Heal Horse Hoof Abcesses Quickly
Sooner or later, just about every horse owner is going to have to deal with a
hoof abscess. You'll come to the barn to find the horse that looked fine when
you last saw her is now lame--really lame. Fortunately, the pain normally rapidly
abates once you can get the abscess to drain, and the... | read »
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