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Abigail Boatwright

English Riding Supply Recalls Wire Mouth Bits for Horses Due to Risk of Injury

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with English Riding Supply, today announced a voluntary recall of the following…

14 years ago

Wounds

Wounds What it is: Lacerations (cuts) and puncture wounds. Symptoms: Variable, depending on the type of wound, its severity and…

14 years ago

Thrush

What it is: A disease of the hoof’s frog, with an accompanying secondary bacterial infection. In extreme cases it can…

14 years ago

Scratches

Scratches, aka pastern dermatitis or “greasy heel” What it is: Inflammation of the skin on the lower legs caused by…

14 years ago

Navicular syndrome

Navicular syndrome What it is: A degenerative condition characterized by progressive damage to the navicular bone, a small bone of…

14 years ago

Hives

Hives (urticaria) What it is: A skin manifestation of an allergic reaction to various triggers, including insect stings/bites, chemicals, medications…

14 years ago

Eye injuries

Eye injuries What it is: Various types of trauma involving the eye and surrounding structures. Symptoms: Variable, depending on the…

14 years ago

Choke

Choke What it is: An obstruction of the esophagus, usually caused by eating too fast, but may be caused by…

14 years ago

Horse Health Glossary: Abscess (hoof)

Abscess (hoof abscess, sole abscess) What it is: A pocket of infection in the foot. Symptoms: Lameness, which can be…

14 years ago

Thoroughbred racehorses create artwork to benefit ReRun Thoroughbred adoption

Funny Cide, shown here at the Kentucky Horse Park, is one of the equine artists that created Moneighs to benefit…

14 years ago