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Rhinopneumonitis: Can Be Deadly?
Rhinopneumonitis is a viral infection that affects mainly young horses (after weaning) and pregnant mares. Occurring most often in late...
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Feb 17, 20231 min read


Equine Influenza- Very Contagious
Equine influenza is an acute, highly contagious inflammation of the upper respiratory tract caused by the influenza virus A/equi or...
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Feb 16, 20232 min read


Bucked Shins and Treatment
Young racehorses often develop bucked shins soon after beginning training. Excessive concussion at this time may cause the periosteum...
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Feb 15, 20231 min read


Happy Valentine's To All Our Loyal Customers
Remember: Horses don't care how rich we are. They don't care how tall, short, pretty are ugly we are. They live in the moment, and so as...
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Feb 14, 20231 min read


Dorsal Displacement Of The Soft Palate
The floor of the pharynx is the soft palate, separating the nasal cavity above with the oral cavity below. At the back of the soft palate...
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Feb 13, 20231 min read


Colic: True Medical Emergency?
Abdominal pain in the equine is generally referred as colic. Colic is a true medical emergency and requires immediate veterinary...
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Feb 12, 20233 min read


Shoeing Tip Of The Day
Don't block a horse up on his heels behind to keep him from going onto his front end. Give him his full motive power behind and properly...
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Feb 11, 20231 min read


Horse Shelter and Housing: Providing a Safe and Comfortable Environment
Horses are domesticated animals that require proper housing to maintain their health and well-being.

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Feb 10, 20232 min read


Horse Exercise and Training: Keeping Your Equine Fit and Focused
Horses are athletic creatures that need exercise to maintain their physical and mental health.

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Feb 10, 20232 min read


Building a Strong Bond with Your Horse: Tips for Effective Communication
If you're a horse owner, you want to establish a strong bond with your equine friend to create a positive and lasting relationship.

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Feb 10, 20232 min read


Does Your Horse Have Anhidrosis?
Anhidrosis is the partial or total loss of the ability to sweat. The cause of this condition, which results in the coat becoming very...
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Feb 10, 20231 min read


Why Horses Stock Up?
Edema and attendant swelling may develop in horses' legs, especially, the hind limbs, usually as a result of lack of exercise. Other...
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Feb 9, 20231 min read


Equine Chiropractic and Osteopathic Therapy
The history of chiropractic medicine goes back to the time of the ancient Greeks when the principles of medicine were laid down by...
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Feb 8, 20232 min read


ATP - Critical In Energizing The Performance Horse
A horse’s performance is dependent on several factors, including health, nutrition, and fitness. Energy is defined as the capacity to do...
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Feb 7, 20232 min read


Lost Art Or Still Very Beneficial?
Today, new veterinary graduates learn little, if any, of the secrets on the use of paints, sweats and liniments. There are dozens, if not...
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Feb 7, 20232 min read


Stifle Lameness
This is one of the most common problems in the performance horse. The vast majority of stifle problems involve inflammation of the...
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Feb 6, 20233 min read


Sacro-iliac Strain In The Horse
Most horseman call this 'dropped hip' syndrome. In fact actually it is a strain of one of the major ligaments of the hind end. Typically,...
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Feb 5, 20231 min read


Puzzling Condition Still Misunderstood In Horses
Aorto-iliac thrombosis is still one of the most poorly understood conditions in the horse. Basically the problem is one in which there is...
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Feb 4, 20232 min read


The Art of Horsemanship: Techniques and Traditions for Riding and Training
the techniques and traditions of horsemanship are essential to building a strong and trusting relationship with your horse.

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Feb 3, 20232 min read


From Racing to Riding: A Complete Overview of Horses in Sports
Horses have been an important part of human culture for thousands of years

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Feb 3, 20232 min read


The Beauty and Grace of Horses: A Celebration of Equine Wonders
Horses are some of the most magnificent creatures in the world, known for their grace, beauty, and strength.

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Feb 3, 20232 min read


Windpuffs In The Performance Horse
There are many terms used to describe the actual sheath or pouch containing synovial fluid and surrounding the flexor tendons at the...
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Feb 2, 20232 min read


Atrial Fibrillation In The Performance Horse
Atrial fibrillation is a condition in which the upper chamber of the heart is not functioning properly. The upper chamber or atrium acts by pumping the blood into the lower chamber or ventricle. From the ventricle, the blood is pumped to the rest of the body. In actual fact, the atrium is not necessary for life. Its main purpose is to ensure that the ventricle is completely full of blood before it contracts (gets smaller) and pushes the blood out into the arteries. On its own
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Feb 2, 20232 min read


The Importance of Regular Hoof Care for Horses
Horses are majestic creatures that require a lot of care and attention to keep them healthy and happy. One of the most critical aspects ...

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Feb 1, 20232 min read
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