As a barefoot trimmer, nothing makes me happier than to see a well-balanced horse with a healthy hoof. So many of my clients understand the importance of allowing their horses to MOVE, and the horses benefit greatly in a more…
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Navicular. In the horse world, we all know that word to be quite devastating, after all, there is no cure for Navicular and the horse will continue to get lame despite all efforts, until the time comes to make “the…
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It has recently come to my attention that some of my trimming clients may be confused when I tell them that their horse has a bit of “coffin bone remodeling”. While this makes complete sense to me now, it didn’t…
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Limiting hay for any horse (but particularly an IR horse) will be counterproductive when it comes to trying to get your horse lose weight. The more weight a horse gains, the more we are told to “decrease their food”. With…
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What would you consider a “behavioral problem” with a horse? Rearing, bucking, bolting? Biting, kicking, or other dangerous behavior? How about restless or hyper-sensitive and spooky? I find it interesting, and somewhat sad, how a horse’s behavior is sometimes perceived. …
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How many of us have had or have seen horses who are just thin, or “hard keepers” as they would say? It seems like the “go-to” is to feed Senior feed and a high fat diet, which in some cases…
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As a horse owner, I believe it is important to pay attention to every detail about your horse. If you know specific details, you will be “on top of it” if your horse gets sick. Let’s face it, sometimes, horses…
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Heaves. Another term that you do not want to hear if you have a horse! The coughing, the elevated respiratory rate, the phlegm. All of these things make daily life difficult for your horse. What is Heaves? As respiratory research…
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The neglect of a horse comes in many forms. The “less severe” cases are too often ignored. I do not understand why. When you mention neglect or abuse, one’s mind automatically goes to “worst case scenario”, thinking of the severely…
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We had a client call about her foundering horse the other day. She was so lost and so angry that her horse had gone “undiagnosed” since January and had now had a full blown laminitic episode. Her sweet mare had…
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