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Equine Nutrition: Avoiding the “Spring Surprise”

August 5, 2020December 1, 2014 by Gina Fresquez

Tips to Maintain Your Senior Horse’s Ideal Weight All Winter by Gina Fresquez, MS, CHHC Meteorologists are predicting a very cold winter ahead and since that is just around the corner it’s a good idea to take a proactive approach with your beloved senior horse and prepare him for …

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How to Give an Intramuscular Injection

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

Vaccination Protocol and Reducing Adverse Reactions by R. Paul Schwab, DVM We commonly get questions about pain, swelling, or lethargy post vaccine administration or other intramuscular injection. Hopefully we can address some of the causes and discuss preventative methods to make the experience easier on your horse. Common complications …

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October 2014 Cover Story: StallGem

August 5, 2020October 1, 2014 by Catherine Madera

Where Necessity, Wellness and Ingenuity Meet by Catherine Madera and Erin Gemmill StallGem Manufacturing Company Sales Manager, Erin Gemmill, thought she had her dream lifestyle in 2004 when she purchased a small farm and two horses. It wasn’t long before she made the painful discovery of just how fast …

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Why Your Horse Needs an Annual Checkup

August 5, 2020October 1, 2014 by David Sauter D.V.M.

Improve Quality of Life and Longevity through a Wellness Exam by Dave Sauter, DVM An annual routine examination by your veterinarian is a great way to check in on the health of your horse. The purpose of an annual equine wellness exam is not unlike that of human wellness …

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How to Introduce the New Horse

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

Four Important Bio-Security Practices for Stable Management by R. Paul Schwab, DVM I like to compare bringing a new horse into a stable to the new kid coming into a preschool or kindergarten class: At some point there is going to be some snotty noses. This is especially true …

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Feeding to Improve Your Horse’s Topline

August 5, 2020August 1, 2014 by Gina Fresquez

Identifying and Correcting Poor Muscle Development by Gina Fresquez, MS, CHHC Now that show and competition season is in full swing you may be noticing your horse’s condition and whether it needs improving or you need to make adjustments to keep your horse strong and with a competitive edge. …

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Gastric Ulcers and the Performance Horse

August 5, 2020July 1, 2014 by Wendy Harless Mollat, DVM, DACVIM

Ways to Prevent and Treat a Debilitating Problem by Wendy Mollat, DVM, DACVIM Research studies estimate that 60% to 90% of performance horses have gastric (stomach) ulcers. Horses with gastric ulcers can present in a variety of ways: weight loss/hard keeper, poor hair coat, behavioral issues, mild colic, poor …

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Laser Therapy for Horses

August 5, 2020June 1, 2014 by David Sauter D.V.M.

Healing Your Horse at the Cell Level Using Laser Treatment by David Sauter D.V.M. Laser therapy is a powerful, safe and non-invasive treatment available in both veterinary and human medicine. “Laser” is an acronym for Light Amplified by Stimulated Emission of Radiation. First postulated by Albert Einstein in 1913, …

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Over-seeding Your Pastures

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

Ten Tips to Ensure Healthy Forage for Horses by Laurie Cerny Early spring is the ideal time to over-seed pastures. After a long, wet winter your pastures are going to need some TLC, including over-seeding, to get them back in shape. Here are ten tips for sound land management that …

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Prepping for Show Season

August 5, 2020May 1, 2014 by Gina Fresquez

How to Get Your Horse Shiny, Slick and In Shape by Gina Fresquez, MS, CHHC Now that the weather is getting warmer and we are starting to ride a lot more, you might be wondering about the best way to get your horse back into tip-top shape for the …

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