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Does My Performance Horse Need Hock Injections?
Keeping your performance horse at the top of their game sometimes means a little extra care. How do you know if your horse is a candidate for hock injections? Read on for more information…
Acupuncture and Chiropractic Evaluation Case Study: TMJ and Neck Pain
Could your horses’ unwillingness to work be caused by pain? Our April Acupuncture and Chiropractic case study profiles Blue, a previously willing horse whose TMJ and neck pain made him very uncomfortable when working.
Why is Regular Equine Dentistry So Critical to Your Horse’s Health?
Does your gelding dribble feed out of his mouth? Does your mare toss her head when bitted? Does your horse have an unexplained soreness? Any of these could be a result of problems with the teeth or mouth. Read on to find out why dental exams are so critical to your horses’ health and performance.
Ask A Vet: Why are the vaccines we give in spring so important here in Colorado?
Why do we give the vaccines that we give in the spring? Why are they necessary in Colorado? Does my horse really need them? Read on to find out…
Acupuncture and Chiropractic Evaluation and Treatment for Performance Horses
Read the March installment of our acupuncture and chiropractic series to see how a Quarter Horse gelding made a full recovery as a result of complementary traditional, acupuncture, and chiropractic treatments that uncovered the underlying problems behind his symptoms.
Lay Dentistry and Your Horse: Are Equine Lay Dentists Worth the Risk?
Lay Dentists have become popular among some horse owners for performing equine dental work. But is it a good idea to use a lay dentist for your horse? Know the risks before you decide.
Equine Nutrition: Body Condition Scoring and Weight Tapes
Read the latest installment in our Equine Nutrition series to learn how to evaluate and track your horses’ body condition to keep them in top shape and maximize your feed dollar.
Ask A Vet: Feed is Expensive! How much should I really be feeding my horse?
How much should you feed your horse to optimize your feed dollar? Read this months’ Ask A Vet for the answers…
Ask a Vet: Does My Horse Need a Joint Supplement?
Do you wonder if your horse could benefit from joint supplements? Read the answer to this month’s Ask A Vet question for the answer.
Ask A Vet: Does My Horse Need Electrolytes?
Is your horse under heavy work in the heat of the summer? Is he a finicky drinker when the weather turns cold? Electrolytes might help. When should you consider supplementing with electrolytes? Read this months’ Ask A Vet blog posting for the answer…