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Horse Colic – Serious Issue!

March 19, 2010 By 1 Comment
Horse Digestive System

Horse Colic (stomach ache) is a major cause of horse deaths. The horse's small stomach (about 10 percent of the digestive system) requires that a horse graze and eat small, frequent meals.  If a horse overeats, or eats bad feed, high levels of digestive gases can paralyze the muscle that allows food to continue through the digestive tract.  Many times this happens due to moldy hay or old hay.  Owners should always smell and inspect food before feeding their horse. This blockage can cause … [Read more...]

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What does if mean when a horse Founders??

March 19, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Polo

Foundered - Founder is a term used to describe chronic changes in the structure of the foot.  Theses changes are often linked to the painful foot condition laminitis, in which the laminae membranes that hold the bone in place inside the foot become inflamed.  In cases of founder, the coffin bone can rotate and/or sink. Just like colic (stomach ache), founder is an ailment that can have life-threatening consequences. Horses may founder when overworked, overheated, or overfed. Blood … [Read more...]

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How to Properly Ride a Horse Down a Hill

March 17, 2010 By 2 Comments
riding a horse downhill

Most people think when you are riding a horse down a steep hill you should lean back.  This may come as a shock to you, but this is wrong!!! My whole life I've been told to lean back, to push your feet forward.  Even when you go uphill, you are told to lean forward which is somewhat wrong too. You actually want to lean a little forward with your horse.  Think of almost making yourself level with the ground. At first this may seem scary and not natural, but once you get used to it you … [Read more...]

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Horse Health – 30 Facts About Horses Hooves

March 11, 2010 By Leave a Comment
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30 facts you should know about the health of your horses feet and hooves. Your horses feet are more important than you think. Make sure you know all you can about them and how to take care of them. Horse Feet Facts : The size of your horses feet are relative to the size of your horse. Your horses feet continue to grow in size until your horse is 6 years old. The length of your horses toe is relative to the weight of your horse. Your horses pastern and dorsal hoof wall should … [Read more...]

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