Q: My six-year-old off-track Thoroughbred was diagnosed with osteochondritis dissecans in either his hip or his stifle. I’ve heard differing opinions from various vets and trainers about what he can or cannot do. What are the limitations on a...
HEART RATE:
Use a stethoscope to count the number of heartbeats per minute (bpm) by placing the end of the stethoscope on your horse’s left side just behind and at the level of his elbow. Count each lub-dub as one...
Some of the most memorable rides are those enjoyed on a quiet, remote trail. Nothing could be finer. Without a worry in sight, your mind roams free as you absorb the beauty of the day and connect with your...
Q: What causes "Stocking Up" and how
do I treat it?A: Stocking up is a common equine term
referring to generalized swelling in a horse’s distal limbs. Medically this condition is known as a type
of localized edema, or accumulation of fluid...
Q: I have a 2-year-old mini stud with a left hind leg that locks up on him at times. If we walk him backwards, it lets go and he walks and runs fine. The vet diagnosed him with floating...
As your horse trots out to pasture to catch up with his equine buddies, you notice something not quite right with how he is moving. It’s hard to put your finger on it, but you are sure you hadn’t...
Q: My barrel racing gelding is generally sound and healthy and I want to keep him that way. He's 16 now, and I am concerned about keeping his joints healthy. Is there anything I can do to help preserve...
Sooner or later, it’s bound to happen. Your horse comes in with a wound that needs attention. Do you know the best first aid for your horse’s needs?“A wound to your horse’s body can take the form of an...
Click the image above to download the first aid kit checklist pdf.Don't get caught unprepared when an injury occurs at your barn. Keep first aid kits for horses and humans stored in a secure location where all items will...
If you've ever suffered through the process of attempting to diagnose a mystery lameness in your horse, you might be interested in a new system that is being released to veterinarians.
Kevin Keegan, a professor of equine surgery at the...
