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Treating Wounds

August 5, 2020February 1, 2017 by David Sauter D.V.M.

First Do No Harm by Dave Sauter, DVM Diligent horse owners can help prevent serious injuries and wounds in their horses. Proper fencing, building maintenance, and being attentive to potentially dangerous objects is an essential part of horsemanship. Despite our best efforts, wounds still happen. Wound treatment knowledge and …

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Gas Colic – Common, but Preventable!

August 5, 2020January 30, 2017 by Juliet M. Getty, Ph.D.

By Juliet M. Getty, Ph.D. Gas colic is the least serious form of colic. That’s the good news. The bad news is that it’s very common. So common, in fact, that it is often overlooked as “just gas,” like you might get when you eat too much pizza. However, …

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Horse hoof health & nutrition: Balance is key

August 5, 2020January 11, 2017 by Press

Nutrition affects your horse’s hooves, but balance is essential for hoof health. Shoreview, Minn. [January 9, 2017] – The need for balance seems to arise in every aspect of horse riding and ownership. Your trainer will push for a balanced ride. Your farrier will trim and shoe for a …

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Winter Freedom

August 5, 2020January 1, 2017 by Juliet M. Getty, Ph.D.

Horses Need Room to Move in All Seasons by Juliet M. Getty, Ph.D Brrr! It’s cold! Time to take that heavy jacket out of the closet. And time to prepare the barn! Put in extra soft bedding, perhaps some nice relaxing music. Close the windows. Maybe even get those heaters …

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Breathing Heavy: Looking at Heaves

August 5, 2020January 1, 2017 by Press

By Jennifer Roberts We have all had a hard time catching our breath from time to time, but can you imagine if that happened on a consistent basis? For horses with heaves, a disease much like asthma in humans, difficulties in breathing is a fact of life. And, much …

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Show Smart – Be Aware of Virus Outbreaks

August 5, 2020December 29, 2016 by Press

Horse trailer packed. Check. Tack cleaned. Check. Show clothes ready to go. Check. You’re eager to hit the road for the next horse show, but do you know what could be waiting for you when you get there? With a lot to think about for show preparation, checking for equine …

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August 5, 2020December 27, 2016 by Northwest Horse Source

December Email Subscriber Drawing Sponsor – Chava Naturals Enter today for a chance to win 1 of 2 herb prize baskets from Chava Naturals! Each of the 2 prize baskets will contain a bag each of Senior Horse, Daily Horse, Senior Dog, & Daily Dog herb blends – a …

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Underweight: Solutions for the Hard Keeper

August 5, 2020December 22, 2016 by Press

by Dr. Juliet M. Getty You might be relieved to have a horse who doesn’t have an obesity problem. Carrying less weight certainly has its advantages: less strain on joints, faster metabolism, and lower risk of a laminitis. But if your horse is underweight, where the ribs easily show, …

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Three Not-So-Common Myths about Feeding Horses

August 5, 2020December 21, 2016 by Press

by Juliet M. Getty, Ph.D. Horses are complex animals, and correctly meeting their nutritional needs can be challenging. We all have our horses’ best interest at heart, but it is easy to understand how feeding misconceptions can occur. Here are three not-co-commonly held myths. Myth #1: Horses don’t need …

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What Your Horse Really Wants For the Holidays

August 5, 2020December 20, 2016 by Press

By Jennifer Roberts With the hustle and bustle of the holidays, trying to fit in all of the parties and select the perfect gifts, it can be hard to make time for the barn. But, let’s face, any time spent with our four-legged best friends helps to de-stress and …

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