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Eyes are the Window to Your Horse's Soul So Keep Them Healthy

WebAs horse owners, we often worry about the hooves and legs of our animals and routinely check for swelling or signs of lameness, but it is easy to overlook how …

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The Musculoskeletal System

WebMuscle – most adaptive. Perhaps the most resilient of all the components of the musculoskeletal system, a horse’s muscles maintain a high degree of adaptive …

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Respiratory Diseases a Horse Can Have and the Possible Symptoms

WebSymptoms: • similar to other viral respiratory diseases, plus: • increased discharge from eyes. • inflamed nasal passages. • swelling in the limbs and abdomen. • …

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Show Diseases: Protection Before, During, and After You Get Home

WebEnsure your horse is fit before the show season starts. For example, if he is underweight or has some digestive problems, you may need to make adjustments to his …

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Causes, Signs, Treatment & Prevention of Liver Disease in Horses

WebThe decrease in energy available, as well as the swelling in the brain, causes neurological symptoms ranging from subtle behavioural changes (depression, lethargy, …

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Nutrition and Care to Ensure Healthy Hooves in Horses

WebEssential amino acids, biotin, omega fatty acids, and trace minerals supply the nutrients necessary to support soft skin, strong hooves, and a beautiful hair coat. …

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Salt: Does Your Horse Really Need it and Why It's Important

WebA: The short answer is yes. Both the sodium and chloride found in a typical ‘salt lick’ (or more commonly, a mineral block) are vital to regulate body fluids, help cells …

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Advances in Equine Dentistry Improve Horses' Oral Health

WebSignificant advances are being made in equine dentistry to improve horses’ oral health. Most horse owners are well aware how important it is to ensure their horses …

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Dementia in Horses: Signs, Symptoms and How to Deal With It

WebHe goes on to define dementia as “changes in normal habits, personality, attitude, reaction to the environment, or loss of learned skills.” Symptoms may include …

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Hoof Cracks in Horses: Causes, Treatment, and Prevention

WebConsider your horse’s footing. In the summer, cracks can be formed by repetitive concussion on hard or uneven ground. Being aware of footing that is too firm …

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Making Equine Bones Stronger

WebFor instance, circular exercise such as lunging is commonly done with horses. While believed to be detrimental to joint health, various bone parameters have …

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Food for Thought

WebHSI takes a look at the latest research into sport horse nutrition. Equine nutrition is arguably one of the most thoroughly researched subjects in the management …

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Supplements for Horses: The Different Types and Their Purposes

WebBiotin is the only nutrient scientifically proven to help hoof quality in some horses; therefore, it may be more cost-effective to only offer a biotin supplement. Oral …

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What is Stringhalt

WebStringhalt has been attributed to peripheral nerve degeneration caused by plant poisoning, specifically the sweet pea and vetch in North America and the flatweed …

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Psychological Well-being For Elite Performance Horses

WebEquitable Arrangements: Psychological Well-being For Elite Performance Horses. Although the physiological needs of today’s performance horses are more than …

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Hind Legs: What is Sickle-Hocked, Cow-Hocked, and Post-Legged

WebCow-hocked. This flaw – a result of the medial section of bones of the tarsus growing more quickly than the lateral part – causes the hind legs to be narrow at the …

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Everything You Ever Needed to Know about Horse Insurance

WebThe cost is a flat fee depending on what annual limit of coverage you choose. For $2,500-5,000 of coverage the cost is $225; for $5,001-$10,000 of coverage …

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The Growing Trend Towards Safety Vests for Show Jumpers

WebA Dearth of Research. Research studies into safety vests ‒ especially the newer air vests ‒ are few and far between. According to a 2018 study by BMJ Open …

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Longines and JustWorld Provide Meals to Children Around the …

WebSince the beginning of the partnership between non-profit organization JustWorld International and Swiss watch brand Longines seven years ago, Longines’ …

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A Positive Case of Strangles Has Been Reported in New Brunswick

WebThe Equine Disease Communication Center has reported a positive case of Strangles in New Brunswick. On March 13, 2019, a provincial veterinarian was called to …

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Horse Racing New Brunswick Executive Director Resigns

WebHorse Racing New Brunswick’s executive director, Roberta Nixon, has resigned from her post. CBC.ca reports that Nixon submitted her resignation on June …

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