Any of you who have watched Dr. Hartman adjust a horse will immediately notice that her approach might not conform to one’s initial expectation. We all have a general idea that a chiropractic adjustment involves a high velocity, low amplitude (HVLA) thrust, but that...
Arthritis is one of the most common joint diseases found in the equine industry. It is the leading factor of decreased performance and chronic lameness in our equine partners and is the source of much frustration and consternation. The insidious nature of the...
As horsepeople, we know it’s necessary to implement slow transitions between grains and forages when changing our horse’s diet, but why the caution? The Function of the Foregut and Hindgut The foregut consists of the stomach and small intestine and is the site of...
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...
