Find Your Horse’s Lameness Early When you ride your horse, you know how he performs under normal circumstances, so you will know when something doesn’t seem right. As every horse owner knows, it’s important to pay attention when performance declines so you can detect minor problems before they become major lameness issues. By checking your…
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Category: Horsekeeping
Winter in the Lower Mainland struck fierce, and particularly long this year. The cold weather doesn’t seem to want to give way to spring just yet, and icy fields and paddocks are risky business for horses during turn out. Training in the early mornings before daily temperatures rise is also prime time for slipping. How…
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For performance horses and aging equines alike, the Leg Saver is the number one treatment to help remove lactic acid from your horse. Combined with trotting, this is a surefire way to address lactic acid buildup in your horse. What Is Lactic Acid and Why Is It a Problem? When Lactic Acid build-up is not…
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We’ve rounded up our favourite products to help you and your horse have a happy, healthy holidays! #5 Time Well Spent The best thing you can give your horse for Christmas? A well-appointed, cozy barn that up-to-date and weather-proofed, along with daily walkabouts, even in less-than-ideal conditions. Daily exercise in the form of trotting can…
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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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