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12 Hoof Care Tips for Maximum Hoof Health

Both vets and farriers know an awful lot about your horse’s hooves. But here’s the thing – hoof problems are tricky to diagnose. Abscesses can also be laminitis. Laminitis can also be bruising. Not See more

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The Urinary System of the Horse

WEBYour horse’s urinary system is excellent at getting rid of waste via urine, and maintaining the correct balance of electrolytes. It also helps maintain healthy blood pressure as well as …

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The Stifle Joint of Your Horse

WEBYour horse’s stifle joint, the joint directly above the hock joint on the hind leg, is the largest joint in the horse’s body. The stifle joint functions to flex and extend the hind leg, moving …

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Measure Your Horse's Fitness Level

WEBWhen your horse is at rest, his heart rate should be between 24 and 40 beats per minute (bpm), although most horses are between 32 and 36 beats per minute. For measuring …

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Psyllium and Sand in Your Horse's Digestive System

WEBHow psyllium works to clear sand in horses. Psyllium is a laxative, a fibrous laxative. It’s commonly and incorrectly thought to clear sand by picking up particles. As psyllium gets …

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Horse Record Keeping

WEBEach of these is easy to use, but the people who need them must have access. It’s never going to hurt to have a paper copy in a logical location at the barn. Digital record …

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Health Dangers to the Overweight Horse

WEBYES. Cardio issues. This one goes together with underperformance. Your overweight horse’s heart and lungs have to work harder due to his excess weight. He might not be …

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Signs That a Horse is Overworked

WEBVital signs are elevated and may not come down after the work has stopped. The pulse may be hard to find, and the gums can become dry, sticky, and dark red. The capillary refill …

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The Scoop on Salt for Horses

WEBThe scoop on salt for horses! Sodium chloride (salt) is one of the most important minerals for your horse’s everyday life and health. And it’s easy and inexpensive to feed. …

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Chia Seeds for Horses

WEBThe protein content of chia seeds is about 20% – giving your horse access to essential amino acids. Amino acids are the building blocks of muscle, bone, skin, and joint …

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Check Your Horse for Gut Sounds

WEBThe normal is 1 to 3 gurgles per minute. A horse’s gut is hypomotile if the gut is completely quiet or the sounds come at less than one gurgle per minute. This sometimes indicates …

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What Does Normal Horse Urine Look Like

WEBNormal horse urine is foamy. This is due to the presence of totally normal mucus in urine. The mucus helps to prevent calcium carbonate crystals from forming stones. Normal …

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Hindgut Acidosis and Ulcers in Horses

WEBUlcers in the hindgut are prevalent in roughly 60% of horses, depending on what study you read. It’s understood that hindgut ulcers are more likely to happen in performance …

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Omega Fatty Acids for Horses

WEBOmega-3 fatty acids are alpha-linolenic acids, ALA’s, are found in plant-based horse food. They can also be eicosapentaenoic acids (EPA) and docohexaenoic acid (DHA) which …

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Safety Checklist for Tacking Up

WEBJust as you should lower your butt slowly onto the saddle, you should also slowly lower your horse’s saddle on his back. If this isn’t possible, ask for help. Use a step stool. Do more …

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The Circulatory System of the Horse

WEBThe components of your horse’s circulatory system include the heart, spleen, blood and blood vessels, and the frog. Yes, the triangle thing on the sole of your horse’s hoof. …

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Is Your Horse's Manure Normal

WEBPart of the horse’s digestive system regulates the amount of water mixed into the manure. Most horses have manure that is Goldilocks wet – just enough water to do the job, not …

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The Coggins Test and What it Means

WEBIt’s also a way to help prevent a horrible disease without a cure from spreading to other horses. The Coggins test detects antibodies to Equine Infectious Anemia (EIA). There is …

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