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Breathing issues in summer
It’s hot. You go for a ride, but your horse is lackluster. His nostrils are flared with heavier breathing, despite it being just a trail ride. His breathing has you concerned. We frequently...
Breathing issues in summer
It’s hot. You go for a ride, but your horse is lackluster. His nostrils are flared with heavier breathing, despite it being just a trail ride. His breathing has you concerned. We frequently...
Meal size matters to insulin resistant horses
Your horse has been diagnosed as insulin resistant. Your vet advises you to ➡ feed low sugar/starch hay, ➡ restrict turnout to a dry lot, withhold grazing, ➡ eliminate all buckets and treats, except for soakedbeet...
Meal size matters to insulin resistant horses
Your horse has been diagnosed as insulin resistant. Your vet advises you to ➡ feed low sugar/starch hay, ➡ restrict turnout to a dry lot, withhold grazing, ➡ eliminate all buckets and treats, except for soakedbeet...
Dehydration in horses
Hot summer days. Your horse has a salt block and a stock tank of water. Is that enough? ◆︎ Causes of dehydration: Sweating: Horses sweat to cool. On a hot summer day, you may see just...
Dehydration in horses
Hot summer days. Your horse has a salt block and a stock tank of water. Is that enough? ◆︎ Causes of dehydration: Sweating: Horses sweat to cool. On a hot summer day, you may see just...
Caution regarding omeprazole for ulcers
Your horse has been feeling cranky recently and off her feed. She’s picking at her food and doesn’t want you to touch her. You suspect ulcers and call the vet. The vet’s office schedules the appointment...
Caution regarding omeprazole for ulcers
Your horse has been feeling cranky recently and off her feed. She’s picking at her food and doesn’t want you to touch her. You suspect ulcers and call the vet. The vet’s office schedules the appointment...
Hyaluronic Acid: Not just for joints
When we think of hyaluronic acid (HA), we think of slipperiness inside the joint. But HA is so much more than that. This newsletter explores the many functions and uses of HA. ◆︎ Where it’s...
Hyaluronic Acid: Not just for joints
When we think of hyaluronic acid (HA), we think of slipperiness inside the joint. But HA is so much more than that. This newsletter explores the many functions and uses of HA. ◆︎ Where it’s...
Lyme Disease - Part 2
In our last newsletter, we discussed some of the symptoms of Lyme disease. (Available here) As we discussed, the disease can look like anything. Where can Lyme disease be found? We don’t...
Lyme Disease - Part 2
In our last newsletter, we discussed some of the symptoms of Lyme disease. (Available here) As we discussed, the disease can look like anything. Where can Lyme disease be found? We don’t...