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To qualify as truly healthy, an equine needs to be more than physically well; the truly healthy equine must also have a good temperament and be mentally stable … See more

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Importance of Water in Maintaining Horses Health

WEBHorses require an amazing amount of water to process their dry forage. The typical horse weighing 1,000 to 1,200 pounds needs 8 to 10 gallons of water each day just for maintenance, and during strenuous exercise in hot, humid weather when the horse is sweating a great deal, it will need 2 to 3 times more. A lactating mare producing 3 …

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Supplementing For Horse Joint Health: What the Science Says

WEBIn a 2017 survey of owners in the U.S., 84% reported giving supplements to at least one horse. Of these, 90% indicated they would use supplements to treat or prevent joint issues. Systemic therapies for joint disease are attractive because they are less invasive than intra-articular injections and thought to be conducive to long-term

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An Illustrated Guide to Body Scoring Your Horse

WEBDown the crease of the back, 4. At the tailhead, 5. Ribs. 6. Behind the shoulder at the girth. Scores range from 1-9, from poor to extremely fat. According to the AAEP and veterinarians, for most horses, body condition scores in the moderate to moderately fleshy range of 5 and 6 are ideal.

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The Healthy Equine

WEBA horse of good temperament is tuned into the environment in a positive way and interacts well with other animals and people. A horse with a good temperament is cooperative, alert and ready to work, and also has a calm demeanor. At times, a horse may be tired, worn out, depressed or sickly in spite of the best care.

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New App Helps Guide Horse Vaccination Decisions

WEBFlossie Sellers - 09/11/2013 Products. New App Helps Guide Horse Vaccination Decisions. Newsdate: Wed, 11 September 2013 – 6 :40 am Location: FLORHAM PARK, New Jersey Vaccinations are important for horse health and worth the investment, especially when considering the cost of disease and treatment.

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Safe Vaccine Procedures to Keep Horses Healthy

WEBFlossie Sellers - 06/08/2013 Health. Safe Vaccine Procedures to Keep Horses Healthy. Newsdate: Thu, 4 Oct 2012 - 07:05 am Location: MADISON, New Jersey It’s important to help protect your horse from diseases, but with so many different vaccines available, sometimes making a selection may seem challenging.

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Calculate Your Horse's Risk of Equine Influenza

WEBFlossie Sellers - 10/14/2013 Health. Calculate Your Horse's Risk of Equine Influenza. Newsdate: Mon 14 October 2013 – 11:55 am Location: FLORHAM PARK, New Jersey Trips to shows, training sessions and other events will put horses to …

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Managing the "Hard Keeper" EquiMed

WEBKaren Briggs is an award-winning freelance journalist, photographer, editor, and media relations professional who has authored six books and written over 5000 articles for horse magazines in Canada, the United States, Europe, and Australasia. Based near Toronto, Ontario, she is an Equine Canada certified coach, has a background in equine …

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The Mares Reproductive Cycle EquiMed

WEBEquiMed Staff - 05/06/2017 Reproductive Care. The Mares Reproductive Cycle Mare and foal in their stall. The best time for mating of a mare and stallion is determined by several factors, including the length of daylight, the daily temperature, the mare's general nutrition, the amount of rainfall, the climate, and the latitude.

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Importance of Correct Front Leg Conformation

WEBConformation of feet and legs play a role in determining speed, athletic ability, and whether or not the horse will stay sound. The front legs carry more weight than hinds and are subject to more concussion and stress. Conformation faults in front legs can have more serious consequences than faults in the hind legs.

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AHP Equine Industry Survey Demonstrates Stability Based on the …

WEBTwo horses in pasture passing on the good news. Coming on the heels of the COVID-19 pandemic, the survey serves as an important benchmark in the health of the equine industry now and in the future.

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Helmet Law Aims to Prevent Injuries While Riding Horses

WEBFlossie Sellers - 08/15/2013 General. Helmet Law Aims to Prevent Injuries While Riding Horses. Newsdate: Thu, 15 August 2013 - 7:00 am Location: ALBANY, New York New York governor Andrew Cuomo has signed a bill requiring children under age 18 to wear a helmet when riding a horse.

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Methylsulfonylmethane EquiMed

WEBMethylsulfonylmethane, generally referred to as MSM, is a natural sulfur-containing compound that can be found in your horse's body as well as in fruits, vegetables and fresh forage and grains. Your horse uses this supplemental sulfur primarily as a source of sulfur. It is important for healthy cartilage and antioxidant actions.

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Health Centers EquiMed

WEBHorse health information. Keeping Cool with Barn Misters by EquiMed Staff April 23, 2018 19:40. Learn strategies for helping your horses stay cool on hot summer days, and when all else fails, how different kinds of barn misters can help fight off the heat …

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Diseases and Conditions EquiMed

WEBBovine Mouth Abscess. Bovine papillomavirus. Bovine Papular Stomatitis Virus. Bovine Progressive Degenerative Myeloencephalopathy. Bovine Prolapsed Uterus. Bovine Respiratory Disease (BRD) Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy. Bovine Viral Diarrhea (BVD) Bowed Tendons.

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IHSA Members Lead at the Lindsay Maxwell Charitable Fund

WEBOut of the 252 riders that applied for the EAP this year, 192 participated in a Regional Training Session. Sixteen riders and three stable managers were invited to the national training session, six of whom are IHSA members.

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Understanding Your Gelding and Using Common Sense When

WEBHeather Smith Thomas - 04/24/2017 General Care. Understanding Your Gelding and Using Common Sense When Cleaning His Sheath A mature sorrell gelding in a pasture. Most of us ride geldings or mares because they are safer to handle than stallions.

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Horse Hoof Diseases and Conditons EquiMed

WEBDamage and injury are usually evidenced by lameness, wounds, lacerations or abrasions, cracks in hoof wall, tenderness to the touch, or other visual clues. On the other hand, some hoof diseases and conditions such as navicular disease, puncture wounds, and laminitis may develop undiscovered for a period of time.

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