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Online Exclusive: Is Your Horse Healthy?

August 5, 2020April 6, 2020 by Eleanor Blazer

10 Questions to Help Evaluate Your Horse’s Wellness By Eleanor Blazer A friend mentioned that she was having trouble keeping weight on her mare, Missy. Missy has always been an easy-keeper. I asked her a few questions every horse owner should regularly review. How old is your horse? When I …

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Negotiating the Bumpy Road of Allergies – Find the Cause to (Hopefully) Solve the Problem

August 5, 2020April 1, 2020 by Sara Perkins, DVM

Photo by Dr. Sara Perkins

Allergies are a common problem in horses and can affect overall health, performance, and quality of life. Common signs include excessive itchiness, hives, coughing, difficulty breathing (heaves), skin lesions along the lower midline (sweet itch), and hair loss from rubbing. Horses may also have swelling (edema) on the body or …

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Four Tips to Reduce Cribbing: Reconsider Using a Cribbing Collar

August 5, 2020April 1, 2020 by Juliet M. Getty, Ph.D.

Are you using a cribbing collar? Please reconsider. Cribbing collars are tormenting. They may discourage the behavior, but they do not relieve the urge. The hormonal response that results can lead to oxidative stress throughout the body, potentially harming vital organs, as well as joints and the digestive tract. Inflammation …

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The COVID-19 Dilemma

August 5, 2020March 27, 2020 by David Sauter D.V.M.

Information from a Veterinarian for Horse and Pet Owners COVID-19 is a term that has rapidly acquired worldwide recognition. The seriousness of this highly contagious disease is inescapable. The situation and information regarding COVID-19 is fast changing. Below is recently collated information from three veterinary sources: the American Association of …

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Consider the Safety Risks of Riding or Driving During This Epidemic

February 23, 2021March 27, 2020 by Northwest Horse Source

A letter from a concerned reader. I was thinking about our sport, the virus and risk. Each and every one of us should dial back risk as much as possible right now. If you end up needing treatment your exposure to the virus and the chance of bringing it back …

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The Supplement Dilemma – How Do We Know What Our Horses Really Need?

August 5, 2020March 1, 2020 by Ron Stalman

Photo by Kim Roe

Go down the supplement aisle in any feed store and you’ll see supplements from floor to ceiling — all promising to make your horse healthier or perform better. In the world of supplements, it’s not one-size-fits-all. In a recent survey of horse professionals and non-professionals some interesting statistics arose: 12% …

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LMF Feeds Launches New Supplement

August 5, 2020February 1, 2020 by Northwest Horse Source

LMF Feeds, Inc. recently announced the launch of its new supplement product, LMF Super Dose Daily. LMF Super Dose Daily is a concentrated vitamin and mineral supplement designed specifically for horses in the West. “LMF Super Dose Daily is a great option for horse owners who want to feed only …

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Which Leg is Lame? Part One (of 3) – A Beginners Guide to Breaking Down What You See

August 5, 2020February 1, 2020 by Cassie Torhorst

Head goes down with the sound limb. Photo by Dr. Torhorst

This article is the first in a 3-part series to help horse owners see and understand where their horse is lame. Forelimb Lameness As a veterinarian, I frequently encounter client questions as to how to evaluate lameness. In this article I’ll cover forelimb lameness and the common signs we …

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Help for Your Horse’s Winter Stiffness – Cold Weather Affects Your Horse’s Whole Body

August 5, 2020February 1, 2020 by Dr. Eleanor Kellon

Your horse doesn’t have to be a senior or have pre-existing problems to develop winter stiffness—although those things can certainly make it worse. While some horses may function quite well in the warmer months, they may have so much trouble with cold weather that they find themselves unable to get up …

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So, you Want to Jump in your Cavallo Boots?

August 5, 2020November 1, 2019 by Carole Herder

By Carole Herder Jumping is a multifaceted sport. Success requires harmonization of both horse and human bodies, individually and collectively. Rewarding when accomplished with finesse and agility. Life-threatening when uncoordinated and clumsy. Let’s look at the effect jumping has on the equine body – primarily horses’ hooves. This is …

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