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The Urinary System of the Horse

You might think that you don’t need to know about the urinary system of the horse, but it’s one of those things that it’s good to have some knowledge to help you see when things … See more

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12 Hoof Care Tips for Maximum Hoof Health

WEBAs bacteria eat your horse’s hoof, it creates a wound. Peroxide can make that wound worse! The best way to apply medications is to rinse the hoof. Put your nozzle on the …

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A Horse's Integumentary System

WEBYour horse’s integumentary system – his skin and beyond. Your horse’s integumentary system is mainly his skin, but it includes hair, scales (if your horse is a dragon), feathers …

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Psyllium and Sand in Your Horse's Digestive System

WEBHow psyllium works to clear sand in horses. Psyllium is a laxative, a fibrous laxative. It’s commonly and incorrectly thought to clear sand by picking up particles. As psyllium gets …

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Check Your Horse for Gut Sounds

WEBThe normal is 1 to 3 gurgles per minute. A horse’s gut is hypomotile if the gut is completely quiet or the sounds come at less than one gurgle per minute. This sometimes indicates …

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Health Dangers to the Overweight Horse

WEBYES. Cardio issues. This one goes together with underperformance. Your overweight horse’s heart and lungs have to work harder due to his excess weight. He might not be …

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PPID (Cushing's Disease) in Horses

WEBPPID is usually a condition found in older horses, about 15 or older. Of course, there are exceptions to the rule. Ponies and some horse breeds, like the Morgans, are more likely …

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Signs That a Horse is Overworked

WEBVital signs are elevated and may not come down after the work has stopped. The pulse may be hard to find, and the gums can become dry, sticky, and dark red. The capillary refill …

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Put Together a Horse First Aid Kit

WEBElectrical tape has stretch and give, and is the safest to use. Bandage scissors – for scissoring. Safer than pointy scissors. Hoof Pick – because horses. An attached brush is …

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Cold Weather and Your Horse's Lungs

WEBThe parenchyma is any part of an organ that carries out major functions. In the case of lungs, the parenchyma consists of alveoli, ducts, bronchioles, and serves to exchange …

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Horse Record Keeping

WEBEach of these is easy to use, but the people who need them must have access. It’s never going to hurt to have a paper copy in a logical location at the barn. Digital record …

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The Stifle Joint of Your Horse

WEBYour horse’s stifle joint, the joint directly above the hock joint on the hind leg, is the largest joint in the horse’s body. The stifle joint functions to flex and extend the hind leg, moving …

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Isolation Guidelines for Horses

WEBFeed, muck, and groom the isolated horse last. Wear coveralls, or change clothes to work with the isolated horse. Disposable gloves could be handy, also. Use hand sanitizer and …

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Understanding Your Horse's Gum Color

WEBThe easiest way to check gums is to part your horse’s lip on the side of their mouth. You can see the color, and easily press your thumb down for the capillary refill test. Then, …

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What Does Normal Horse Urine Look Like

WEBNormal horse urine is foamy. This is due to the presence of totally normal mucus in urine. The mucus helps to prevent calcium carbonate crystals from forming stones. Normal …

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8 Reasons Horses are Girthy

WEBIt can happen over days and weeks or in a single ride. A gall sore is a blister gone awry, and it might be happening where you can’t obviously see it, so use your fingers to …

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Omega Fatty Acids for Horses

WEBOmega-3 fatty acids are alpha-linolenic acids, ALA’s, are found in plant-based horse food. They can also be eicosapentaenoic acids (EPA) and docohexaenoic acid (DHA) which …

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The Fecal Egg Count for Horses

WEBWhen you have a fecal egg count test done on your horse, a small sample of manure is sent to a lab for analysis. The results will indicate a number, such as 100 or even 300 or …

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Safety Checklist for Tacking Up

WEBJust as you should lower your butt slowly onto the saddle, you should also slowly lower your horse’s saddle on his back. If this isn’t possible, ask for help. Use a step stool. Do more …

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