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Heather Heiderich, DVM

Heather Heiderich, DVM, is an associate veterinarian for Florida Equine Veterinary Services Inc., based in Clermont, Fla., where she has special interests in acupuncture, reproduction, and sports medicine. She is an avid hunter/jumper rider and breeds Belgian Warmbloods.

Articles by: Heather Heiderich, DVM

Weaving Worries

Heather Heiderich, DVM September 1, 2009

I have a 12-year-old Tennessee Walker who weaves. I recently noticed lameness in the right front leg. How does weaving affect the lameness, and what treatments can I use to stop or decrease the lameness? Would steroid injections help?

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Poll Recap: Public or Private Lands for Horseback Riding?

Keeping Horses Cool

Heather Heiderich, DVM June 1, 2009

Heat and humidity are major concerns for the horse since heat-related illness can be dangerous–even fatal.

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