Your horse’s well-being is always the top priority. Our Horse Health category offers trusted information on illness prevention, veterinary care, common conditions, and overall wellness. From understanding symptoms to strengthening daily health routines, these articles empower horse owners to make informed decisions and provide the best possible care for their equine partners.
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Meet the hoof!
Read more: Meet the hoof!The hoof is one of the most important parts of the horse, without a good hoof, we have no horse “no hoof, no horse”. So it is important to understand what comprises the hoof, as well as some potential issues you may face with your horse’s hooves.
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Keep your horse drinking & hydrated during these cold weather snaps
Read more: Keep your horse drinking & hydrated during these cold weather snapsMost of the year it is pretty easy to keep your horse drinking to stay healthy & hydrated, just provide clean water. But getting a horse to drink the approximate 10 gallons of water they need per day, during cold weather, can be quite a challenge at times. Not only is clean water important in…
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What is effusion in horses?
Read more: What is effusion in horses?We have teamed up with Dr. Bret Luedke and the team at Heritage Equine to give you a comprehensive article on joint effusion in horses. Effusion, by definition is an increased amount of fluid within the synovial compartment of a joint. This fluid accumulation can result from inflammation, infection or trauma.
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Colorado Horse News, Horse Care, Horse Health, Horse Ownership in Colorado, Horse Training & ShowingUSEF Submits Comment on USDA’s Proposed Amendments to Horse Protection Regulations
Read more: USEF Submits Comment on USDA’s Proposed Amendments to Horse Protection RegulationsThe United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) has submitted a comment in response to the United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) proposed amendments to the regulations that implement the Horse Protection Act. In its comment, the USEF seeks to partner with the USDA in the eradication of soring in equestrian sport. The USEF commends the USDA…
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EQUIOXX® Now Available For Horses in Tablet Form
Read more: EQUIOXX® Now Available For Horses in Tablet FormEQUIOXX® (firocoxib) Tablets received FDA approval in July, and now this new 57mg chewable tablet formulation of the only equine coxib non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) is available for purchase with a prescription.
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What is a Digital Pulse? Where Do You Find It?
Read more: What is a Digital Pulse? Where Do You Find It?An equine digital pulse is a very useful tool for horse owners in determining if there is pain or inflammation in the hoof (or hooves) of your horse. The digital pulse is the bloodflow through the main artery going into the hooves. A digital pulse is typically hard to find/feel, this is due to the…
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Senior Horse Care – Keeping Them Healthy
Read more: Senior Horse Care – Keeping Them HealthyAn unfortunate part of horse ownership is that our horses age. And senior horses require a little extra care to ensure they are happy and comfortable in their upper years. As in humans, horses strength and overall body condition diminishes. This does not mean you can’t have a healthy senior horse though!
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Landscaping Ideas to Help Keep Away Bugs
Read more: Landscaping Ideas to Help Keep Away BugsBeing around a barn, we are all familiar with the annoying insects that come along with our 4 legged friends. Did you know there are landscaping tips you can follow to help keep away bugs naturally? Follow these steps to have a lovely looking facility and cut down on pesky insects. Your horse will thank…
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Abscesses in Horses and How to Treat Them
Read more: Abscesses in Horses and How to Treat ThemOne of the most common sudden onset lameness causes is an abscess. These occur for a variety of reasons, but they are due to bacteria invading the hoof and causing an infection. These infections typically cause pain, and in turn the horse does not want to weight bear on the affected hoof.
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A Guide to Volunteering During Fires & 10 Rules to Live by in Evacuations with Horses
Read more: A Guide to Volunteering During Fires & 10 Rules to Live by in Evacuations with HorsesA Guide to Volunteering During Fires By: Carrie Terroux-Barrett Wildfire season is upon us. That was made brutally clear yesterday when much of Colorado erupted into a firestorm in just hours, several large, structure threatening fires and a few smaller ones included. Colorado is no stranger to wild fires, and few words strike fear into…
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Una moved to Colorado in 2007 and started the Colorado Horse Forum as a way to meet other equestrians in the area. Una now rides and competes in dressage. She operates a small dressage horse breeding program in Castle Rock.
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