Equine Wellness Archives – Page 24 of 56 – The Northwest Horse Source

Demystifying Hemp and CBD in the Equine – Nutritional and Medicinal Properties Abound in this Versatile Plant

August 5, 2020June 4, 2020 by Joyce Harman DVM, MRCVS

Hemp is all the buzz these days, and for good reason. It’s a plant with literally thousands of uses. Hemp is used for clothing, fuel, paper and everything in between. It’s a weed and capable of growing in many different conditions with little fertilizer. Hemp is nutritious and can have medicinal …

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The Complex Hock – Fusion: A Permanent Fix

August 5, 2020June 3, 2020 by Cassie Torhorst

The horse’s hock is comprised of four joints and undergoes both flexion and rotation. Photo by Kim Roe.

The hock joint of the horse, also known as the tarsus, is very important to both hindlimb flexion and rotation. I am frequently asked about hock pain in horses. Pain in the hock can stem from numerous locations around the joint, but also inside the joint. The hock is comprised …

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Boarding Horses for Others – Is it Worth it?

August 5, 2020June 1, 2020 by Kim Roe

Photo by Kim Roe

Have you thought about taking on a few boarders to help make ends meet? If you keep your horses at home, it might seem like a way to make some extra cash. Or maybe you’re considering building or buying a horse facility and starting a business. Can you make a …

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The Lonely Horse

August 5, 2020May 27, 2020 by Kim Roe

Photo by Kim Roe

All equines are herd animals by nature. Like humans, horses need interaction with members of their own species in order to thrive. But as prey animals, it’s a biological imperative for equines to be part of a herd. The herd represents safety from predators for themselves and their offspring. Being …

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Spring Skin Health

August 5, 2020May 23, 2020 by Dr. Eleanor Kellon

There are many wonderful things about spring — but trying to keep your horse clean and his skin healthy isn’t one of them. The list of seasonal challenges includes: Plenty of rain Mud everywhere Remnants of the winter coat trapping dirt, moisture, and sweat Insect irritation Long coats, warm days, …

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Equine Asthma

August 5, 2020May 21, 2020 by Drs. Kathleen Ivester and Laurent Couetil

For nearly as long as horses have been domesticated, the relationship between barn confinement and respiratory disease in the horse has been recognized. This relationship is intuitive, especially when we consider that deep in the lung where the blood takes up oxygen, the barrier between the outside air and the horse’s circulation …

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Which Leg is Lame? A Beginner’s Guide (part 2 of 3)

August 5, 2020April 30, 2020 by Carla Christian

Recognizing lameness in the hindlimbs can be slightly trickier than in the front legs. Generally, there is more movement and some compensation going on throughout the horse’s body. This can cause other limbs to look “off” and confuses the evaluator. In this month’s article we will discuss hindlimb lameness and …

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Equine Wellness: Hitting the Road

August 5, 2020April 7, 2020 by Viveka Rannala, DVM

Travel Tips for Horse Owners By Viveka Rannala, DVM Show season is upon us and if you want to compete it’s impossible to avoid traveling with your horse. Even with the most experienced equine traveler, there are always risks associated. Travel puts stress on the body, especially the immune system, …

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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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