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Ask A Vet: Conditioning Your Trail Horse

Ask A Vet: Conditioning Your Trail Horse

Question: If I am going to be taking my horses on a long (30-50) mile pack trip this summer, what special precautions and preparations should I make for them? Here in Colorado, we are privileged to have millions of acres of National Forest, BLM, open space and...

What is Scratches?

QUESTION: My Horse has one white sock, and this winter, she has developed “crusties” along the back side of her pasterns. She acts as though it hurts if I try to pick at the scabs. One of my friends called it “grease-heel” and another called it...

Suspensory Ligament Injuries

QUESTION: I am considering a 9 year old mare, as a horse for my daughter and future grandchildren. The mare has seen a vet for a torn suspensory ligament. I have met the horse and was impressed with her disposition. I noted the ‘droopy’ hind foot when I...