Equine Health

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 [...]

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Checking 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 [...]

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What 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 [...]

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False 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 [...]

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Ripples 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, [...]

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Treating 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 [...]

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Cracks 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 [...]

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Saddle 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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