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All About Teeth

August 5, 2020April 1, 2016 by Eleanor Blazer

How a Horse’s Teeth Erupt and Wear Over Time by Eleanor Blazer Is your horse getting a little “long in the tooth”? This expression usually means the horse (or person) is getting old, but even young horses can have teeth that are too long or have sharp points. It’s …

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Dr. Getty’s Tip: Reduce Risk of Infection When Traveling

August 5, 2020April 1, 2016 by Juliet M. Getty, Ph.D.

by Juliet M. Getty, Ph.D. For many horses, this is the season for traveling to horse shows and events. Considering periodic outbreaks of equine herpes virus (EHV-1) and other infectious diseases, it is critical that your horse be in top physical health before embarking to an unfamiliar area. The …

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Add a Serving of Caution to the Tender Spring Grass

August 5, 2020March 22, 2016 by Juliet M. Getty, Ph.D.

By Juliet M. Getty, Ph.D. Spring is almost upon us in most of the country, so it’s time to revisit that critical topic: spring grazing. Transitioning a horse from hay to pasture must be handled with care; this point is non-negotiable. For every horse, a gradual change from hay to …

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The Complications of a Rescue Horse

August 5, 2020March 21, 2016 by Press

“It was an honor and privilege to be the featured speaker at New Options Equine Rescue’s first big fund raiser” Missy Wryn says. “Out of the many stories of rescue horses I’ve had in training over the years I couldn’t deny the most egregious story of my very own rescue …

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Sox For Horses ® Inc.: More ‘Made in America’ Proud Than Ever

August 5, 2020March 17, 2016 by Press

Tallahassee, Florida (March 2016) In the last five years America has put more people back to work than Europe, Japan and all advanced economic nations combined.* That ‘Made in America’ pride is something Sox For Horses ® Inc. president and founder Raymond Petterson understands. Since 2007 the Tallahassee entrepreneur has …

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Why is Colic so Common in Domestic Horses?

August 5, 2020March 15, 2016 by Press

The number one killer of horses other than old age is colic. If you search “equine colic” on the World Wide Web, over 400,000 results will appear! Many of them explain colic as a common yet potentially deadly disorder of the digestive system with a wide array of causes. To …

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Springtime Laminitis: Management Tips to Reduce the Risk

August 5, 2020March 14, 2016 by Press

Tuesday, March 8, 2016— In many parts of the country, dormant winter forages will soon transition to lush, green grass. As seasons change, forage growth accelerates and ingestion of fructan-rich grasses increases. While overindulgence of fructans can be problematic for certain horses, owners can take steps to ensure a seamless …

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West Nile Virus on the Rise!

August 5, 2020March 1, 2016 by David Sauter D.V.M.

Protect Your Horse from a Deadly Disease by Dave Sauter, DVM Now is not the time to be complacent about vaccination for West Nile virus (WNV). This virus is the leading cause of arbovirus encephalitis in horses and humans in the United States. In the state of Washington in …

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Dead-end Host

August 5, 2020March 1, 2016 by Eleanor Blazer

Protect Your Horse from Four Serious Diseases by Eleanor Blazer Within your horse may be invaders that can cause illness. These organisms are dependent on him for sustenance and life. Your horse is their “host.” Examples of these unwanted guests are intestinal parasites, bacterial or viral infection. Many of …

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NATURAL HORSEMANSHIP PROGRAM ADDS INSTRUCTOR OPTION

August 5, 2020February 3, 2016 by Press

DILLON, Mont., Jan. 29, 2016 – University of Montana Western Interim Provost Sylvia Moore announced today the addition of an instruction option to the university’s natural horsemanship program beginning in Fall 2016. “This new option fulfills a significant need in the equine industry for properly trained and certified equine instruction,” Olie Else, …

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