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Is a Baby in Your Mare’s Future?

August 5, 2020January 1, 2014 by Northwest Horse Source

Breeding Considerations in the Older Mare by Brandi Holohan, DVM, Pilchuck Veterinary Hospital Breeding horses has changed significantly from what it has been in the past. Previously, broodmares were maintained for bloodlines or for performance ability and performance mares would be retired from show and then begin the broodmare career. …

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TheraPlate Revolution

August 5, 2020January 1, 2014 by Northwest Horse Source

How this New Therapy Heals Horses by Kimberly Barber Texas-based performance and show horse trainer Steve Cruse was given a grim prognosis for his client’s four-year-old appaloosa mare “Katelyn” after she foundered in June 2012. Venogram images—x-rays which show blood flow—of her feet in September 2012 revealed that in …

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The Horse You Never Knew

August 5, 2020December 1, 2013 by Northwest Horse Source

The Changing Needs of Aging Horses by Kelley Jewell Owning a senior horse is sort of like investing in your first young prospect. Instead of researching training methods, however, spend some time investigating the nutritional deficiencies in the hay and grass in your area so you know what your …

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Does Your Horse Need Senior Feed?

August 5, 2020December 1, 2013 by Gina Fresquez

How to Determine when Your Partner Needs a Diet Change by Gina Fresquez, MS, CHHC Taking care of the senior horse is one topic I hold dear to my heart as I have a 27-year-old mare that has been with me through thick and thin. Having owned her for …

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Have a Coughing Horse?

August 5, 2020November 1, 2013 by Eleanor Blazer

How to Tell if Your Horse’s Coughing is Normal by Eleanor Blazer Coughing is a symptom. It can be caused by something as trivial as a little dust or as serious as an underlying medical condition. Regardless of the cause, a coughing horse stops time. Activity ceases as …

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Exercise and the Arthritic Horse

August 5, 2020November 1, 2013 by Northwest Horse Source

How to Keep Your Aged Partner Happy and Comfortable by R. Paul Schwab, DVM Arthritis is painful inflammation and stiffness of the joints, which may be associated with degeneration of the joint surfaces from wear and tear, age, infection, or autoimmune disease. In this article we will concentrate on …

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Too Fast, Too Slow, or Just Right?

August 5, 2020October 1, 2013 by Gina Fresquez

Getting the Right Kind of Energy from Your Horse by Gina Fresquez, MS, CHHC Is your horse too slow, too fast or just right? This is a very common topic as I hear from a lot of horse owners who have trouble with the energy they get from their …

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Equine Vaccination 101

August 5, 2020September 1, 2013 by David Sauter D.V.M.

Help Safeguard Your Horse by Learning the Basics of Vaccine Storage and Administration by Dave Sauter, DVM Vaccination in horses, like in humans, has had a huge impact in reducing the incidence and severity of many serious diseases. Some of these diseases can have fatal consequences or are highly contagious, …

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What’s the Deal with Protein?

August 5, 2020August 1, 2013 by Gina Fresquez

Myth Busting this Important Nutrient for Horses and Humans by Gina Fresquez, MS, CHHC The topic of protein in equine nutrition (and human nutrition) has gotten a lot of attention over the years. I find it’s a hot topic of discussion and popular way horse owners evaluate and choose …

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Ecovet Insect Spray Safely Battles Flies and Sweet Itch

August 5, 2020August 1, 2013 by Northwest Horse Source

Until now, you had two choices for protecting your equine friend from pests: 1) toxic pesticides or 2) essential oils, which offer limited effectiveness. Ecovet introduces a biorational, or less toxic, approach. A truly different alternative to traditional insect sprays, Ecovet is effective and safe for your horse, yourself and …

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