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Anna O'Brien, DVM

Horseback Riding Meets Running in the Sport of Ride and Tie

Are you a horse lover and a runner? Ever wonder if there was a way to combine the sport of…

11 years ago

21st Century Farming with Draft Horse Power

Photos courtesy Sterling College Many horse lovers dream of being an Olympic show jumper, jockey, or elite barrel racer. But…

11 years ago

How to Bling Out Your Horse Safely

It happens to all of us—some days you just need a little sparkle in your life. For many people, this…

11 years ago

Managing Mystery Lameness

Sooner or later, it’s bound to happen to any horse owner: walking in from the pasture or trotting around the…

12 years ago

Colic 911

The term colic, used to describe a horse experiencing acute abdominal pain, usually elicits worried responses from horse owners, and…

12 years ago

Question of the Week: Protein Bumps

Q: My horse has the lumps on her back, the vet said they were protein bumps, what causes them, and…

13 years ago

Question of the Week: Pedal Osteitis

Q: I have a 5-year-old Paint gelding who has been diagnosed with pedal osteitis. I have done what my veterinarian…

13 years ago

Question of the Week: Exercise without Riding

Q: I own three geldings and one mare. My geldings are all sound and can be ridden, but my mare,…

14 years ago

Laminitis Recovery Time

Q: My horse foundered a little over a month ago. How long does it take for a horse to fully…

14 years ago

Question of the Week: Horses, Goats and Health Concerns

Q: Is there ever a problem of keeping horses with goats? I was worried about diseases and transference between species.…

14 years ago