Assessing hoof cracks
A hoof crack may be cause for concern or nothing to worry about. Here’s a quick rundown of the type of hoof cracks you’re likely to see on your horse…
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Living with Founder
Laminitis is unlike any other equine disease. The complex cascade of events that causes the soft tissues (laminae) within the hoof to swell, weaken and die begins before outward signs…
Horse Enthusiasts Need to Give Extra Care During Cold, Wet Weather
…use a product that kills bot larvae. Hooves: Keep up with hoof care?hooves continue to growth throughout the winter. If possible, let the horse go barefoot for the winter for…
Chiropractic Care Comes Of Age
…would complementary be a better description’ Options for animals refer to animal chiropractic as integrative care. We encourage our students to work with all health-care professionals for the health and…
Dogs and Hoof Chews
…dog owners to consider giving their dogs hoof trimmings to chew. But before you jump on the hoof chew bandwagon, there are some things to consider. A horse barn can…
Make Your Own Horse Care Remedies
…new set of problems. We’ll take a look at 10 horse care situations where homemade remedies were used, and Horse & Rider contributing editor and veterinarian Karen Hayes will explain…
Boarders vs. Barn Owners
…face liability only if grossly negligent. If the bailment is for pay, the stable owner owes an affirmative duty of ordinary, reasonable care. For boarding, the ordinary reasonable care standard…
Horse & Rider’s 2001 Articles Index
…File, May, pg. 44 Sand colic/psyllium, Horse Care, Sept., pg. 52 Conditioning Starting a conditioning program, Horse Care, April, pg. 80 Event-specific conditioning, Horse Care, May, pg. 74 Reconditioning, Horse…
The Right College Degree for a Horse Career
…others are teaching at the Andrews School for Girls. Health Care: If equine veterinary practice, medical research, or health care is your goal, the four-year Bachelor of Science program-probably in…
Laminitis prevention techniques compared
…a rectal exam sleeve filled with crushed ice and held over the coronary band, heel and hoof wall with adhesive tape. • a commercial ice pack applied to the hoof…