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New Weapons To Fight Lameness: 3 Case Histories

Thanks to advances in equine sports medicine, we're exiting the days when bute, Banamine, and the common X-ray were our only weapons for battling lameness. While those tools are still...

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Bone and Joint Problems Chart

[/caption] Many common soundness issues, from minor joint inflammation to debilitating arthritis, begin slowly and subtly. When they are recognized early on, it's often possible to lessen their severity. But other...

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PHD CORNER WITH DR. KATIE YOUNG Feeding Options for Senior Horses, Part 2 In this column, we’ll explore respiratory conditions, body weight concerns, optimal haircoat and skin condition, chronic lameness,...

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Oops! My Horse Stumbles!

Your horse suddenly pitches forward and drops out from under you. For a split second, his balance and yours teeter on the brink. Few things are more alarming than a...

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The Ride More Tour

Come on out to learn about the newest and best practices for horse care, talk with horse experts, and have a chance to win great door prizes, all under one...

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Subtle Changes May Indicate Pain

At one time or another, nearly every horse will be lame to some degree during their lifetime. Problems that go undetected until the horse is seriously...

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How to Use a Horse Hoof Supplement

Many have suggested that horses with wall cracks, slow hoof growth, or spongy hoof walls need the vitamin biotin. Research studies clearly have shown that horses do respond to a...

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Ten Horse Hoof Care Tips

1. Pick out your horse's feet. This may sound pretty basic, but it's the single most important thing you can do for his hooves--and I encounter a surprising number of...

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Success with Horse Hoof Boots

Most hoof-boot makers will advise you to make tracings of your horse's feet soon after trimming. Custom-made boots will require this step. By tracing your horse’s foot, you’ll clearly see...

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Major Leg Breakdowns in the Horse

We've all been engrossed with the episode of Barbaro and his fate. (The 2006 Kentucky Derby winner broke down during the second leg of the Triple...

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