Managing and Maintaining the Older Equine Athlete
The Horse Staff
October 27, 2016
Do you have a mature or senior horse? Find out how to keep him comfortable and competitive as he ages!
Prevention and treatment for problems of the equine foot
Do you have a mature or senior horse? Find out how to keep him comfortable and competitive as he ages!
Lectures will cover hoof anatomy and physiology, the basics of trimming, determining when shoes are necessary, and more.
Use these 10 veterinarian-approved tips for keeping your horse healthy and comfortable as winter approaches.
Take steps to reduce the risk of laminitis development, such as combating obesity and reducing pasture and NSC intake.
Farriers should practice smart biosecurity to prevent potential equine disease spread among properties.
The British survey results also suggest that lamenesses are more likely to originate in the limb than in the foot.
Being able to identify horses at increased risk of developing laminitis is key to reducing its incidence.
The foundation will distribute $459,198 to 27 organizations and special projects committed to improving equine welfare.
The foundation will support two research projects investigating support-limb laminitis.
Top take-homes from presentations on laminitis, grass sickness, atypical myopathy, sedation, and more.
Of the 585 respondents, 372 (64%) said they have owned or managed a horse with laminitis.
Your horse’s best chance of overcoming this hoof disease might lie in your ability to catch it early.
British and Brazilian farriers are working around the clock to keep the equine athletes well-shod in Rio de Janiero.
Is it worth taking a chance on a horse with a “clubby” foot, and how can you manage one to keep him sound?
Also known as “seedy toe,” white line disease is a serious hoof condition that requires vet and farrier intervention.
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