Month: March 2022

Last Updated on March 15, 2022 by Allison Price A foot abscess is when bacteria and foreign matter get into the hoofs of horses and causes lameness. You should immediately contact … Read more

Last Updated on March 15, 2022 by Allison Price Dr. Andy Roark published an excellent article entitled “5 Things This Tech Wishes you Knew Before Euthanizing”. It provides useful information … Read more

Last Updated on March 15, 2022 by Allison Price Did you know that there is a wide range of costs for hock injections from different vets? Have you ever wondered why? There … Read more

Last Updated on March 15, 2022 by Allison Price Recently, I saw an advertisement for a broodmare that stated it could not have any Caslicks. This got me thinking about … Read more

Last Updated on March 15, 2022 by Allison Price It is easier to think of warm tea and log fires in winter than it is about getting your horses ready … Read more

Last Updated on March 15, 2022 by Allison Price “Equine Asthma”, yep that’s right, the new name for “heaves,” RAO,” COPD or any other term we have used over the … Read more

Last Updated on March 15, 2022 by Allison Price You may have been a horse owner, and you might have learned that the horse’s sheath must be cleaned at the … Read more

Last Updated on March 15, 2022 by Allison Price Horses are beautiful, pure animals with a stunning aesthetic. Horses are loved for their personal and loving natures. There are over 10 … Read more

Last Updated on March 15, 2022 by Allison Price Would you be able to quickly make a decision if your horse required emergency colic surgery? This article will walk you through … Read more

Last Updated on March 15, 2022 by Allison Price What is it? Stringhalt is a neuromuscular disorder in the hindquarters. It can be caused by pasture weeds, but it can … Read more

Last Updated on March 15, 2022 by Allison Price What is it? Sidebone refers to hardening of the cartilages either side of the hoof’s coffin bone. Experts don’t know why the … Read more

Last Updated on March 15, 2022 by Allison Price Horses with frequent, loose stool can be mild, chronic diarrhea, which is not a problem but does not affect their overall … Read more

Last Updated on March 15, 2022 by Allison Price Exertional rhabdomyolysis (tying up) in horses can cause muscle pain, stiffness and excessive sweating. It is also known as muscle pain. It … Read more

Last Updated on March 15, 2022 by Allison Price Colic (or abdominal pain in horses) can be short-term, mild, and often go unnoticed. However, it can become a severe, persistent … Read more

Last Updated on March 15, 2022 by Allison Price Did you know that horses with black skin, which also includes grays, require more copper than other horses? Bays and chestnuts may … Read more

Last Updated on March 15, 2022 by Allison Price Our horses most commonly have abnormal tooth wear. This can cause problems with chewing and digestion which can lead to weight loss. Other serious … Read more

Last Updated on March 15, 2022 by Allison Price HOW SOON IS IT TOO SOON TO HAVE THE TEETH OF YOUR HORSE CHECKED! A brief oral exam should be done … Read more

Last Updated on March 15, 2022 by Allison Price Regular sheath cleaning is a part of caring for horses. The sheath covers not only the interior of the prepuce (the exterior sheath), … Read more

Last Updated on March 15, 2022 by Allison Price Although we don’t enjoy thinking about them, they are there. These parasites are a problem. They live in our paddocks, and eventually … Read more

Last Updated on March 15, 2022 by Allison Price Horses are prone to liver disease. It can be difficult to determine the cause of liver disease, despite this being a common … Read more

Last Updated on March 15, 2022 by Allison Price Corticosteroids (or’steroids’) is a powerful anti-inflammatory drug that’s used often to treat lameness. There are many chemicals that can be used to … Read more

Last Updated on March 15, 2022 by Allison Price Cyathostomins, small redworms, are the most harmful parasitic worms found in horses. They can be identified and treated between December and … Read more

Last Updated on March 15, 2022 by Allison Price Do you find yourself stuck trying to figure out the meaning of certain terms in relation to a niche? Although it can … Read more

Last Updated on March 15, 2022 by Allison Price Are you a fan of riding donkeys? Do you dream of riding donkeys, aka. saddle donkeys? You are not the only one. There … Read more

Last Updated on March 15, 2022 by Allison Price Donkeys can be very affectionate once you trust them. This is why I thought I’d write about my experience with donkey … Read more

Last Updated on March 15, 2022 by Allison Price Although lightning strikes are not common for horses, this gelding and 5 of his stable mates were struck by lightning while … Read more

Last Updated on March 15, 2022 by Allison Price Are you anxiously waiting to see if your mare will give birth to the precious foal that you have been imagining … Read more

Last Updated on March 15, 2022 by Allison Price It can be difficult to get your horse to use their medication. It doesn’t matter if your horse is stubborn or suspicious, … Read more

Last Updated on March 15, 2022 by Allison Price The hindgut of horses is huge and serves many important functions. It is where the horse’s fibre is fermented in order to … Read more

Last Updated on March 15, 2022 by Allison Price Sucralfate for horses can be used to treat both gastric and hindgut disorders. Suprafate is used in combination with Omeprazole for horses suffering from … Read more

Last Updated on March 15, 2022 by Allison Price It is caused by Clostridium Tetanii , a bacterium that is an anaerobic (doesn’t require oxygen). It can survive in soil and … Read more

Last Updated on March 15, 2022 by Allison Price The British Equine Veterinary Association conducted a survey with the BHS and reported 284 cases in 2002 of horses suffering from … Read more

Last Updated on March 15, 2022 by Allison Price EHV refers to a group of five herpes viruses that are related and can be associated with a number of diseases. These … Read more

Last Updated on March 11, 2022 by Allison Price Seedy toe is a common condition in horses’ hooves. It can be best described as a fungal infection that enters the … Read more

Last Updated on March 11, 2022 by Allison Price If you add stirrups on a structure without a tree or spinal channel, it is easy for the pad slip when … Read more

Last Updated on March 11, 2022 by Allison Price The most common equine cancer is papillomatosis, also known as equine warts. It is caused by the virus papillomavirus. Three types of clinical … Read more

Last Updated on March 11, 2022 by Allison Price Your 20-year old gelding is beginning to look more senior. He has more bounce and sway to his steps, but he … Read more

Last Updated on March 11, 2022 by Allison Price Horse owners are well aware that horses can be prone to musculoskeletal injuries. This can lead to pain and lameness. Colic can … Read more

Last Updated on March 11, 2022 by Allison Price Question: I have stalls that were professionally mattened over crushed rock around 20 years ago, and others that were done approximately … Read more

Last Updated on March 11, 2022 by Allison Price Vitamin E is one of two vitamins horses can’t produce in their own bodies. It is an essential part of horse’s … Read more

Last Updated on March 11, 2022 by Allison Price Horses will sweat when it is hot outside or after they have exercised. Your horse’s natural way to cool down and reduce … Read more

Last Updated on March 11, 2022 by Allison Price We will be discussing twelve poisonous plants for horses. Learn how to identify them and how to tell if your horse is … Read more

Last Updated on March 11, 2022 by Allison Price It can be difficult to get your horse to use their medication. It doesn’t matter if your horse is stubborn or suspicious, … Read more

Last Updated on March 11, 2022 by Allison Price Donkeys have deep-rooted skills for self-preservation. What are the predators of the donkey? There are many predators for the donkey, including coyotes, wolves … Read more

Last Updated on March 11, 2022 by Allison Price First is essential to learn donkey communication and behavioral traits. Rio, Rio the Mammoth donkey, is an introvert. He has never let … Read more

Last Updated on March 11, 2022 by Allison Price Horse contests can help you discover your horse’s limitations. It is possible that you may be amazed at how a horse can leap … Read more

Last Updated on March 11, 2022 by Allison Price Horses are among the most renowned animals for their ability to run fast in the wild. How long can a horse run … Read more

Last Updated on March 11, 2022 by Allison Price Windpuffs can be described as fluid-filled, soft enlargements that occur at the side of the fetlock joints towards the rear. These swellings … Read more

Last Updated on March 11, 2022 by Allison Price Do you need some scientific jargon? Recently, I found a wonderful article by Dr. Robert Bowker entitled “Nerves and Nerves, Nerves, & … Read more

Last Updated on March 11, 2022 by Allison Price The heart pumps blood through the arteries to circulate the body. The blood flows from the heart through the arteries into the … Read more