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Cold Therapy Remains the Best Option

Years after its inception, the Professional's Choice Ice Boot remains the top practical choice for cold therapy (cryotherapy) says leading veterinarian publication, DVM Magazine. In a...

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Leg Protection for Horses

[/caption] Leg protection for horses comes in many forms, from shipping wraps or boots, to bell boots. This article will cover the different types available, discuss their uses, how to care...

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Three Leg-icing Techniques for Your Horse

[/caption] At the end of a long, activity-filled day, you give your horse a final brushing. Running a soft brush down one leg, you notice a slight swelling. You hope he...

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Grayson-Jockey Club Research Foundation to Fund 17 Projects in 2009

March 16, 2009 -- The Grayson-Jockey Club Research Foundation announced March 13 that it will fund 17 projects in 2009 and that Dr. Paul Lunn of Colorado State University has...

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What Is "Serviceably Sound"?

“Serviceably sound”: It’s a term commonly applied to horses, yet it can raise a lot of questions. After all, isn’t soundness a black-or-white concept? Either a horse is or he...

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Trail Terrors, Part 1: First-Aid Kit

In this nine-part series, I'm going to tell you about eight common trail terrors your horse might encounter - and what to do if the possibilities become reality. Then, I'll tell...

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When to Use Hot vs. Cold Therapy on Equine Injuries

COLD THERAPY [/caption] When it’s needed: Use when an injury is fresh—less than 36 hours old. Why it helps: During this time, damaged blood vessels beneath the skin are hemorrhaging,...

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Muscle Pain is a Form of Lameness that Limits Movement in Horses

Muscular aches, pains and stiffness impact on a horse's performance and his attitude. Caught early, they can be managed effectively. If undetected, muscle pain robs your...

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How to Identify Pastern Problems

Ah, the well-turned pastern: slender, shapely, yet incredibly strong, the bearer of thousands of pounds of pressure relentlessly imposed during the million steps of a lifetime. So much rides on...

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Prevent Lameness, Keep Your Horse Sound

[/caption] Proper, timely shoeing is perhaps the most important thing you can do to safeguard the health of your horse's feet and legs. Not all farriers are created equal, so...

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