Clean and Accessible Water for Horses
Something that is really important to talk about is the topic of clean and accessible water for horses. It's a given that horses should have water available to them, surprisingly [...]
read moreChecking Vitals for Horses
One thing that is very important to do on a regular basis is to check your horse's vitals. Checking vitals tends to not be a common thing to practice or [...]
read moreWhat a Hematoma is in Horses
Something that happens quite regularly with horses is that they get hematomas. A hematoma is simply a pocket of fluid, mostly blood, and is most commonly just referred to as [...]
read moreFalse Sole in the Hoof of the Horse
Something that is quite common to see when examining and trimming hooves in the summer and cold dry winter times is a buildup of the sole that may make the [...]
read moreRipples and Rings in the Hoof Wall
Something to consider when examining the hooves of your horse, amongst many other things, are ripples and rings and bumps that go horizontally around the hoof. In a healthy hoof, [...]
read moreTreating Aggressive Mud Fever, Mud Scald, Rain Rot
In a previous post on the subject of mud fever/mud scald/rain rot, we covered how to deal with the problem in most cases. In this article we'll continue to look [...]
read moreUnderstanding and Dealing with Cracked Chunks of the Hoof
One of the questions I have had recently is, "Are my horse's feet bad if they have chunks missing". The short answer is yes, but the long answer is "yes [...]
read moreTreating Mud Fever – Rain Rot – Mud Scald – Rain Scald
Out of the main things that can go wrong with a horse, mud fever, is definitely one that can go undetected and out of hand quickly. Mud fever, has many [...]
read moreCracks in the Hoof Wall of Horses
This article is going to cover the topic of cracks in the hoof walls of horses. When evaluating the health of a horse, it's common to start at the hooves [...]
read moreSaddle Fitting for Horses
Beyond any doubt, the one thing that drives most people crazy when riding horses is saddle fit. In this article we will talk about why saddle fit is primary item [...]
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