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Lola the Retired Racehorse Chapter 9 “The Final Countdown”
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It’s hard to remember that she has only been off the track for 12 months and that she has been in my life for just 11 of those. I can’t believe how fast time has gone by and all that we have accomplished together.
Lola and I have been making slow and steady progress as we approach our big trip to Kentucky for the Makeover. It’s hard to remember that she has only been...
Lola and I have been making slow and steady progress as we approach our big trip to Kentucky for the Makeover. It’s hard to remember that she has only been...
Make the Most of The Snowy Season
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Because along with the pretty white stuff comes the full effects of Father Winter, such as shorter days, bitterly cold temperatures, and ice. He can be a bit of a...
If you've never ridden through the snow before, we strongly recommend you do it. There's nothing like frolicking through fresh powder or taking a stroll on groomed trails while snowflakes float to the ground. It's an experience you won't get during the busy, buggy days of summer.
Because along with the pretty white stuff comes the full effects of Father Winter, such as shorter days, bitterly cold temperatures, and ice. He can be a bit of a...
Thrush and More
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Yeast infections are the "more" of this article, and I see more of it than I'd certainly like to see and mostly it goes undiagnosed and untreated. What can happen is that the "mystery" lameness perpetuates and has even ended in premature euthanasia of the horse.
My last article I wrote was on "Thrush, White Line Disease and more ..." In the article, I discussed, briefly, how yeast can invade horses' hooves making them lame. Yeast...
My last article I wrote was on "Thrush, White Line Disease and more ..." In the article, I discussed, briefly, how yeast can invade horses' hooves making them lame. Yeast...
Thrush, White Line and More
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Thrush, White Line Disease and Yeast are an ongoing issue in areas that are warm and wet much of the time. These hoof conditions CAN be prevented with an equine appropriate diet of complex carbs (plants and forages), a lifestyle that allows for plenty of exercise over varied ground/terrain and allowances for 24/7 self-grazing/feeding. They can also be prevented with proper hoofcare where the hooves are balanced and in correct form for the hooves-in-hand on the horse-in-hand.
What's the difference between white line disease, thrush and yeast in between the heel bulbs? Briefly we'll discuss the difference between these conditions and how to tell what is what....
What's the difference between white line disease, thrush and yeast in between the heel bulbs? Briefly we'll discuss the difference between these conditions and how to tell what is what....
Healthy Shape, Healthy Hoof, Healthy Body
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Part 1 of the Brainy Hoof Blog Series - by Christa Lesté-Lasserre ©Christa Lesté-Lasserre NB 2732(2) The equine hoof receives massive forces concentrated on a very small surface. Natural expansion of...
How to Trim Your Horses' Hooves
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Aha ... got your attention! No, this is not going to be about how to physically trim your horses' hooves. As a matter of fact, I can't even tell you...
Booting to Assist Soft Tissue Rehabilitation
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Because Rudy needed something on his feet to absorb concussion and allow his suspensory ligament to heal, he began to wear his Scoot twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week.
All horses have a unique talent when it comes to hurting themselves, even if the people in charge of caring for them take every measure to keep them safe. It's remarkable. And...
All horses have a unique talent when it comes to hurting themselves, even if the people in charge of caring for them take every measure to keep them safe. It's remarkable. And...
How Hoof Health Affects Arthritis of the Joints
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Did you know that the horse's hoof health can directly impact the health of the horse's joints throughout his body?
Do you have a horse with arthritis? (also known as Degenerative Joint Disease/DJD) Do your horse's joints appear to hurt? Or does your horse have inflamed joints? Did you...
Do you have a horse with arthritis? (also known as Degenerative Joint Disease/DJD) Do your horse's joints appear to hurt? Or does your horse have inflamed joints? Did you...
