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Fractures
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Equine, Pet Health, Orthopedics
Fractures, or breaks, can potentially occur in any bone in a horse’s body. Some types of fractures, however, are more common, especially among very athletic horses, such as racehorses.
Causes of Fractures
Fractures fall into several categories:
An incomplete fracture (also known a “green stick,”
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Food and Nutrition
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Equine, Living With Your Pet, Providing Care
From your point of view, as the caregiver, it is important to familiarize your horse with being handled-and of course, it is always gratifying to have a horse with a clean and smart appearance. Feeding your horse correctly is a vital element of effective horse care. A horse's natural grazing pattern
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Exerional Rhabdomyolysis (Tying-Up)
Category:
Equine, Pet Health, Diseases and Viruses
Horse lovers have observed this frightening disease for centuries. It’s been called azoturia, tying-up, cording up, holiday disease and Monday morning disease; the last two names reflect that symptoms are sometimes observed after hard work followed by a period of rest.
In the last couple of decades,
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Examining Your Horse
Category:
Equine, Choosing Your Pet, Horses
Even if you fall in love with the horse, do not buy it before the animal has been thoroughly examined by a veterinarian with experience in performing purchase examinations. Long-time horse owners almost always have a veterinarian examine any animal before purchase and first-time owners should certainly
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Why Turnout is Essential Your Horse
Category:
Newsletter Library
Could your horse's health suffer if it spends too much time indoors?
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Is Your Horse Showing Signs of Problems in its Hind Legs?
Category:
Newsletter Library, Equine
Do you know the common causes of hind leg problems in horses?
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Signs That Your Horse is Stressed
Category:
Newsletter Library, Equine
Can you recognize the signs of stress in your horse?
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Facts to Help You Care for Your Foal
Category:
Newsletter Library, Equine
Do you know these foal facts?
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Managing Equine Asthma
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Newsletter Library, Equine
Does your horse have equine asthma? These tips will help you relieve asthma symptoms.
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Your Senior Horse and Exercising
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Newsletter Library, Equine
Do you know how much exercise your older horse needs?
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Horseback Riding in the Winter
Category:
Newsletter Library, Equine
Are you planning to ride your horse this winter? Check out these safety tips.
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Your Winter Horse Care Checklist
Category:
Newsletter Library, Equine
How prepared is your horse for winter weather?
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Anxiety in Horses
Category:
Newsletter Library, Equine
Are you worried about your anxious horse? Try a few of these suggestions.
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Pregnancy in Horses
Category:
Newsletter Library, Equine
Is your horse pregnant? A little extra care and attention will help keep your mare healthy during the pregnancy.
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How to Treat Eye Infections in Horses
Category:
Newsletter Library, Equine
Do you know the signs of an eye infection in your horse?
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Caring For Your Horse in Hot Weather
Category:
Newsletter Library, Equine
Improving your horse's comfort during hot, humid days can be as simple as following these tips.
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