EHV-1, West Nile, Potomac Horse Fever, and many other infectious equine outbreaks in the news can easily send you into a negative spiral, especially if your horse travels and encounters other horses on a regular basis. Keep your vaccinations up to date – Most horse show organizations require all horses to be vaccinated against Equine…
Temperature, Pulse, and Respiration are the basic part of any physical examination. By knowing your horse’s vital signs and knowing how to take them in an emergency you greatly increase your horse’s chances of survival! While your horse is healthy you should take their vital signs over a one week to two-week period. These should…
The word ‘colic’ is dreaded in equestrian circles. It feels like it comes on without warning and if you haven’t experienced it yourself, you know someone who has. And while most horses recover – sometimes without surgery – it is still the leading medical cause of death in horses. Through proper stable management you can…
At some point in our lives, we’ve all experienced that tell-tale gut ache of indigestion, or even the intense discomfort brought on by heartburn. Now and again even a bit of bad food can leave your stomach cramping, rolling, and leaving you unable to go about your day as usual. Our horses are different, many…
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