Archive for the ‘Horse Health’ Category
Tuesday, December 2nd, 2008
Ring Worms
This is a fungal infection that has lesions which are typically roughly circular in shape, showing raised hair patches. When the hair is plucked from these areas, it leaves grey, glistening skin which develops a surf or scale in 1-2 days.
Fungal infections are most commonly spread between horses by ...
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Tuesday, December 2nd, 2008
Horse With Rain Scald
This is a baterial infection associated with wet weather, most often seen on paddocked horses which are neither stabled nor rugged and are exposed to the rain.
This condition is self-limiting if you can remove the horse from these conditions. Extreme cases require antibiotics and medicated washes. The ...
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Friday, October 31st, 2008
Riding in winter, particularly in the evenings, can mean you bring your horse back sweaty and warm, even though the temperature is freezing... Here's what to do
Horses will easily catch a chill if they are sweaty and left to stand, uncovered after a ride. And what about rugging? You should ...
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Wednesday, September 24th, 2008
Armed with some good advice, it is easy to administer inexpensive and effective first aid for yourself and your horse, which will prevent mirror injuries from becoming complicated and painful.
A basic kit for home and stable should contain Arnica Ointment, Calendula Ointment, and Chamomile Tea. Most of these are readily ...
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Saturday, September 13th, 2008
Just as you'd stretch your muscles before and after exercise to help prevent injury, it's a good idea to do the same for your horse, especially if he's just beginning a conditioining program after an extended break and is a bit sore. Stretching is also an effective diagnostic tool to ...
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Tuesday, September 9th, 2008
Every horseowner wants their horse to look it's best.
A shiny coat is a big part in that not only does it look good, but a shiny coat is an indication that a horse is in good health. To achieve a glossy coat that's full of lustre it takes a bit ...
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Tuesday, August 26th, 2008
Consider "billeting" your horse/s to an area with more grazing if you can find one. This is a long shot but worth a try, although many agistment centres now have a drought levy fee on top of regular prices. Ask around at any agistment centres clost to home and if ...
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