Recent News for Horse Care
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Feeding Racehorses
August 01, 1999
On several occasions in the past year or two, we’ve discussed in this series the intricacies of feeding young horses for optimum growth. We’ve also walked you through the pertinent points of fueling the high-performance equine athlete, for... Read More
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Horse Deaths; Horse Thefts
August 01, 1999
We’ve had two cases of colic at our barn in the last week. Why? Is it the weather? Is the pasture too dry? Is there too much/too little grass? Was there something different growing/blooming/going to seed? Are the horses not drinking enough?... Read More
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Parasites And Pastures
August 01, 1999
Pastures and internal parasites. You can’t have one without the other. If you have pastures, your horses will have internal parasites. These pesky little creatures that can erode a horse’s good health have been successful in thwarting the... Read More
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The Epidemiology Of Colic
August 01, 1999
Because there are so many causes for colic, epidemiology can be helpful in determining those things that are associated with an increased risk of colic. In some cases, it also can help identify the cause.... Read More
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Wound Care
August 01, 1999
Wound care is one of those many horse issues where there are as many opinions regarding treatment as there are horse owners and veterinarians. There are hundreds of agents (both commercial and home-brew) available to paint, spray, smear, gob, an... Read More
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Leg Conformation
July 01, 1999
Good leg conformation in a horse is a must if that animal is to remain serviceably sound for a lifetime of work and performance. No matter how beautiful or well-pedigreed a horse, it will matter little if the animal suffers from... Read More
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The Problem With Drugs
July 01, 1999
Even though the weather in California is beautiful, you’ve got a horse that’s not acting quite himself. This 2-year-old colt has a fever, has been depressed, has gone off feed, and isn’t tearing the barn down as usual. You know he’s got a... Read More
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Cool Aid: Beating the Heat With Working Horses
July 01, 1999
Anyone who has worked or played in high heat knows how exhausting it can be. High, fluid-sapping desert heat can drain you in no time as you sweat away volumes of fluids and electrolytes. Then there’s the suppressive, sweaty,... Read More
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Transportation Safety for Horses
July 01, 1999
Nearly every horse owner has trailered a horse from point A to point B. Many horse owners do it on a regular ... Read More
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New UK Highway Code Recognizes Riders Safety Needs
June 18, 1999
The new Highway Code in the UK contains welcome instructions to drivers about the need to take care when passing horses on the roads, thanks to persistent lobbying by the British Horse Society (BHS). <FONT... Read More
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Foal Limbs And Feet Deformities
June 01, 1999
Flexural or angular deformities can be very shocking and even disturbing in severe cases, but appropriate veterinary care offers great hope for these foals.... Read More
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Safe Use of Grooming Products
June 01, 1999
Explore lotions, creams, and ointments, along with grooming tools and beauty wraps you use on your horse.... Read More
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Bone Formation With Exercise
June 01, 1999
Strong bones are essential if a horse is to perform successfully and still remain sound. Bones that are weakened by disease, injury, or inappropriate training regimens can result in catastrophic injury, as anyone involved with racing well knows.... Read More
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Disaster Planning
June 01, 1999
“Disasters do not create new conditions; they simply exacerbate existing ones.” Wait a minute! Disasters don’t create new conditions? Horses trapped in flood waters, in fires, in wind-damaged barns are not new conditions? Horses... Read More
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The Power of Hydrotherapy
June 01, 1999
There's something almost spiritual about the healing properties of water. Humans have used this life-giving liquid to encourage healing, in themselves and in their horses, since the dawn of time. Water cleanses (in fact, several of the world's... Read More
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Update On Horses Injured From Oklahoma Tornadoes
May 28, 1999
Upon returning from Oklahoma after seeing the destruction from the tornadoes that swept through the area on May 3, Emergency Animal Rescue Service (EARS), a part of the United Animal Nations (<A... Read More
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Equine Tapeworms Prevalence Monitored
May 07, 1999
Unwelcome and unannounced they come, developing silently within the intestines of the horse. Within the cecum, the parasites usually surround the ileocecal valve. Having no mouth parts or digestive tract, they absorb nutrients through their... Read More
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There Was a Crooked Foal
May 01, 1999
A newborn foal, teetering on spidery legs, has a knock-kneed, awkward charmthat can melt the hardest of hearts. But it's not so charming if, after a couple of weeks, his legs still look as if they're bending in all the wrong places. Some... Read More
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Feeding Beet Pulp
May 01, 1999
Q: I've been told I should feed beet pulp to help put weight on my skinny Thoroughbred. But I'm worried about the stories I've heard about beet pulp expanding in the horse's stomach and causing colic -- or worse! Is beet pulp a goo... Read More
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The Anatomy of the Ear
May 01, 1999
The ear is divided into three portions: the outer, the middle, and the inner ear. The outer ear is the visible portion that can be a strong indicator of the general mood of your horse, a tip-off as to where its attention is directed, and even a... Read More
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Epiphysitis
May 01, 1999
A discussion of epiphysitis is anything but simple, straightforward, or lacking in complexity. To begin with, there is confusion and... Read More
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American Farrier's Association Convention
May 01, 1999
The American Farrier’s Association Convention held in Lexington, Ky., March 3-6, was planned with the professional farrier in mind. While the lion and the lamb vollied outdoors throughout the four-day event, inside the convention center farriers... Read More
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Knee Surgery For Horses: Continuing Research
April 24, 1999
Horses' knees are like human ones, and that's good news for both species. It means that continuing research at Colorado State University aimed at helping horses with osteoarthritis --missing cartilage --also is applicable to humans as well.... Read More
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Inflammation
April 01, 1999
Within every living cell (muscle, tendon, lung, bone, etc.), there is a biochemical and cellular time bomb waiting to go off—inflammation. However, it is to be noted that inflammation is a double-edged sword. More animals (and probably people)... Read More
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Emergency Hoof Care: Pulled Shoes
April 01, 1999
Horses lose shoes for many reasons, and a lost shoe--or the cause of it--is the topic most likely to send a farrier's blood pressure into orbit.... Read More
