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...
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...
With the good old Colorado blizzard conditions we’ve been experiencing it’s hard to believe that very soon the crocus will push through the new layer of snow and spring will be here. Along with spring comes vaccinations and preventative care appointments for our...
Is your horse occasionally reluctant to pick up either lead? Or maybe your horse fights you all the time on just one lead? It could be a sign of hind end lameness. Pain in the hind limbs, whether due to a stifle, hock or other issue, will alter a horses’ behavior...
Everyone is familiar with preventative medicine. From vaccinations, to dental care, to eating right, preventative medicine applies to humans, as well as to our equine friends. However, one area of preventative medicine that is often overlooked for all species is...
