The FEI`s New Drug Rule Is Risky
…is the use of pain-killing drugs in competing horses and the welfare of the horses. Proponents of the drug-rule change claim the allowed levels wouldn?t mask a severe lameness. Jeffcott,…
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Know Your Healthy Horse: A Quick And Easy Checkup To Do Every Day
…lameness, may be a problem that needs medical attention. Is Something Wrong? This whole routine won?t take more than a few minutes. If you make it part of the time…
Arabian Horses: The Arabian and Half-Arabian
…with age, and they lose weight as they mature or get in shape,” Ray adds. “My trees are adjustable to accommodate those changes. Veterinarians tell you that most lameness problems…
Hoof Health and Wet Conditions
…balanced. Maintaining a good trim schedule will keep feet at their healthiest, help prevent strain and lameness, and reduce the chances you’ll run into other spring-related problems. Talk to your…
Equine Expressions: Understanding Your Horse’s Body Language
…a change in balance, like a lead change, for example. Legs, Posture & Voice Reading a horse’s body language can also help the savvy owner identify subtle signs of lameness…