Dr. Kristina Hiney, PhD, Equine Nutrition Advisor for Omega Fields®, has prepared a series of Seasonal Tips which can be of great help to the horse owner transitioning their horses from one season to another.
The following is Dr....
“The vast majority of lameness issues can be resolved in the field,” notes Carter E. Judy, DVM, Dipl. ACVS, staff surgeon at Alamo Pintado Equine Medical Center in Los Olivos, Calif. However, consider a referral to a specialty clinic...
Many horses in states with cold winters get several months off due to snow, freezing temperatures and short daylight hours. These factors can make it difficult for riders to maintain a regular fitness schedule for their horses until spring...
What should you do when your horse’s mystery lameness defies diagnosis? Our experts suggest that you:Seek a second opinion.
Get a more in-depth lameness exam.
Pursue additional diagnostic techniques.
Investigate tack and rider issues.
Have a qualified equine...
If you own a horse long enough, chances are that at some point he is going to come up lame. Sometimes it’s obvious what is wrong, such as a gash on the hock or a wayward horseshoe nail. Your...
Q: My ex-racehorse is calm and quiet when ridden alone on the trails. On group trail rides, he’s fine at a walk. But when the group starts to trot or canter, he gets excited and starts bucking. What can...
In an economy where funds are low and expenses are high, people are tightening their budgets any way they can. Although cutting extra costs around the barn where feasible is a good thing, your horse’s health is the last...
Grass and legume hays have basic nutritional qualities that can provide most horses with all the sustenance they need. However, if the hay you feed is not of the utmost quality, your horse won’t be getting the right nutrition....
Q: How do I find a good retirement home for my horse? And if I have to send her far away, how can I be sure she'll be taken care of?
A: Thorough research is the key to finding...
Make sure your horse is getting the right feed and supplements, even when you can't be there to feed him. Click the image at right to download a free stall card to display all of your horse's essential information.
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