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Choke – What is it?

Choke – What is it?

Choke in humans is often an obstruction of the trachea leading to a restriction in the air passage into the lungs.  In horses, “choke” is an esophageal obstruction, and in contrast to the human condition – where there may be immediate danger from a lack of air...
Wound Care – When Should you Call Your Veterinarian?

Wound Care – When Should you Call Your Veterinarian?

As any horse person knows, horses have an uncanny capability for finding ways to hurt themselves.  Just like children, bumps, scrapes and bruises are part of normal life.  But there are occasions when our equine friends manage to cause enough damage to warrant a...
Equine Muscle Disorders – Beyond “Tying Up”

Equine Muscle Disorders – Beyond “Tying Up”

Have you ever over done an activity on the weekend, only to awaken on Monday so sore that you had trouble getting up and moving? Muscle soreness can strike any time you over-do an athletic activity, or do too much yard work or just generally exceed your fitness level...
Maintaining the Joints of Older Performance Horses

Maintaining the Joints of Older Performance Horses

The trusty companion who carried you through the show ring or across the arena so many times is starting to age a bit. Although your horse may not be telling you (at least not obviously), that he or she is starting to get a bit older, the fact is that joint changes...