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Online Exclusive: Obesity and Metabolic Problems

August 5, 2020October 1, 2019 by Northwest Horse Source

Is Your Fat Horse Metabolic? By Eleanor M. Kellon, VMD The vast majority of us are familiar with how easy it is to gain weight with the wrong foods (or simply too much food). And we know how hard it can be to lose it. The same is true …

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Small Farm Makeover: Healthy Pastures Make Healthy Horses

August 5, 2020October 1, 2019 by Michael Hipp

Test Soil and Add Nutrients to Improve Grass By Michael Hipp It’s been said that we owe our existence to six inches of topsoil and the fact that it rains. This is very true, and amazing to ponder. The soil in our pastures, and the grass it grows, are …

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Equine Wellness: Cushing’s Disease in the Horse

August 5, 2020October 1, 2019 by Northwest Horse Source

Early Diagnosis and Treatment Prolongs Life and Reduces Symptoms By Viveka Rannala DVM Most horse owners are aware of Cushing’s disease, known in the veterinary community as Pars Pituitary Intermedia Dysfunction (PPID). The well-known sign of PPID is a long, curly coat seen on a thin, elderly horse. However, …

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Feature Story: Choosing an Equine Massage Therapist

August 5, 2020October 1, 2019 by Mary Lou Langley

What Makes an Equine Bodyworker Qualified? By Mary Lou Langley Horse owners use bodywork for their horses for a variety of health-related reasons, including reduction of pain, to rehabilitate injuries, reduce stress, promote relaxation, increase circulation, aid in general wellness and improve performance. Therapeutic massage can help restore range …

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Online Exclusive: CBD

August 5, 2020October 1, 2019 by Juliet M. Getty, Ph.D.

What Can You Expect? By Juliet M. Getty, Ph.D. CBD. Whether you’re already using it, you’re thinking about it, or never heard of it, it’s worth getting more familiar with because it is truly remarkable. No, it’s not the latest snake oil touting cures from hair loss to ingrown …

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Online Exclusive: Whole Food for Horses?

August 5, 2020August 1, 2019 by Northwest Horse Source

Beware of this Marketing Ploy By Eleanor M. Kellon, VMD, for the ECIR Group The “whole food” claim is being used to market some horse feeds and supplements. But what is a whole food, and are these products really superior? The term “whole food” is not currently regulated, so …

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Equine Wellness: Horses’ Sense of Touch

August 5, 2020August 1, 2019 by Barbara Breckenfeld

Equine Sensitivity Requires Our Thoughtful Handling by Barbara Breckenfeld Horses use their sense of touch to navigate their environment, but it also includes how they experience being touched by others. Touch is a major part of our interactions with them: grooming, checking legs, picking feet, haltering, leading, riding, driving, …

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Online Exclusive: Summer Sores

August 5, 2020August 1, 2019 by Eleanor Blazer

Stomach Worms Gone Astray By Eleanor Blazer The mare lived in the perfect home: balanced diet, access to good quality forage, fresh clean water always available, adequate exercise and turnout time with her friends. Vaccinations were kept up-to-date, the farrier came on a regular schedule, fecal egg counts were …

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Equine Wellness: Essential Spring Maintenance for Your Horse

August 5, 2020June 1, 2019 by Mary Lou Langley

Rule Out the Obvious when Your Horse Has Problems By Mary Lou Langley LMT Spring is a perfect time to make sure your horse’s health is on track. As a licensed massage therapist, I have come to understand how important it is to have a yearly checkup. My horse’s …

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Cavallo Hoof Boots Q&A: Hydrating Hooves in
Dry, Hot Weather

August 5, 2020May 15, 2019 by Press

Q: What can I do to keep my horse’s hooves hydrated and healthy in hot, dry weather? Cavallo President Carole Herder shares her advice…. A: Your horse’s hooves consist of living tissue and need extra care in the summer months. Just as with our own hair, nails and other cellular …

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