Horses are fairly self-sufficient creatures. These majestic animals need very little preparation for the impending cold snap. Their coats thicken to provide extra insulation as the weather chills, so all you need to do is ensure you’re properly stocked up with the right supplies and a well-appointed barn, and your horse will be happy all…
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Know your horse. Managing his well-being is that simple, in some ways. Don’t rely on a vet’s word to catch everything; by the time you call one in, it could be too late depending on the condition. By keeping a record of your horse’s health and regularly checking him over, you can evaluate his current…
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Ringbone is one of the most misdiagnosed forms of arthritis in horses, because it is a doppelgänger condition for a host of other issues such as Laminitis, Navicular Syndrome, Founder and Thrush. Due to its similarities to other conditions, ringbone is very difficult injury to properly diagnose. What Exactly is Ringbone? Ringbone is a degenerative disorder…
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Equine Laminitis. You may have heard the term or even be familiar with this very painful condition. At best, it can cause permanent structural damage in your horse’s foot on a microscopic level that leads to permanent lameness and repeated infections. At worst, this separation of the laminae from the hoof wall to the coffin…
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Horse racing is at its heart a performance sport. A spectacle that appeals not only to horse lovers, but attractive to business types, sports bettors, and spectators who simply love a good show. When you take into account the total number of bets placed on a specific race, the media coverage it attracts, its history…
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