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The Road to Recovery: Rehabilitating Horses With Lower-Limb Injuries
Veterinarians share their advice for preventing lower-limb problems and rehabilitating injured horses, from therapies to back-to-work schedules.
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Natalie DeFee Mendik, MA
Articles by Natalie DeFee Mendik, MA
Equine Osteoarthritis: Early Interventions
Detecting and managing osteoarthritis in its early stages can go a long way toward keeping your horse sound, comfortable, and happy in his job for years to come.
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Back to Barefoot: Managing Horses Sans Shoes
Going barefoot can benefit hoof health, but consider management and physical needs before pulling shoes.
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Sweet Itch: Itching for a Cure
There’s nothing appealing about this seasonal skin condition. Here’s what experts know about managing, treating, and preventing sweet itch in horses.
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Practical Electrolyte Use in Horses
Electrolytes play an important role in hydration and cellular function in horses. Learn more about electrolytes, when you might need to supplement them, and what research has shown about how they affect performance horses.
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EHV-1: Then and Now
Over the past few decades veterinarians and researchers have investigated major EHV-1 outbreaks in the U.S. to learn more about how to contain and prevent future occurrences.
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Low-Stress Horse Husbandry
From reinforcing behaviors to reading facial expressions, adopting welfare-friendly handling practices can improve equine well-being and human safety.
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Hard to Stomach: Equine Gastric Ulcer Syndrome
Learn to read the vast and varied signs of equine gastric ulcer syndrome.
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The Lesson Horse Lifestyle
A good lesson horse is a valuable member of any riding program. Our sources share tips on keeping these trusty steeds happy and healthy.
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A Closer Look at Foal Hoof Balance
Researchers found that hoof balance changes rapidly during the first few weeks of a foal’s life.
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