The mention of strangles among horseman is enough to elicit a cringeworthy response comparable to colic. We all know it’s wildly contagious and we should avoid it like the plague, but what else do we need to know to keep our herd safe? What is Strangles? Strangles is...
As some of you know, Dr. Hartman uses a slightly different technique to castrate male horses called the Henderson castration technique. It involves the use of a power drill and a specialized clamp to literally twist off the testicle. Traditional methods involve the...
By Dr. Allison Hartman When considering equine emergencies, few people recognize just how quickly an eye injury can deteriorate if prompt diagnosis and treatment is not obtained. Indications that there may be an injury to your horse’s eye include discharge and...
By Dr. Allison Hartman We’ve all heard the saying “no foot, no horse” but what can we do as horse owners to make sure our horses have the best feet possible? The first, most critical step is routine hoof care. Like our fingernails, horse’s hooves are...
By. Dr. Allison Hartman Heaves is a chronic, non-infectious inflammatory condition of the equine airway commonly referred to as Recurrent Airway Obstruction, or RAO. The generalized human equivalent is known as Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disorder (COPD) and can be...
