Equina’s Keragard Keeps Hooves and Hair Healthy

Hoof health is an important factor in keeping our horses sound and happy. Especially if you live in a wet area like Washington State, we want those feet to have the best quality in order to maintain properly. Keragard is a liquid biotin product with 15 mg of biotin, which creates …

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Encapsulating Stem Cells for Treating Equines with Osteoarthritis

Dr. Thomas Koch examining a horse’s fetlock

The next exciting step in regenerative therapies has Dr. Thomas Koch, Ontario Veterinary College, and his team encapsulating stem cells to see if they can enhance the effect of treatment. Horses with osteoarthritis in their joints stand to benefit from a therapy with a slower release time. “When you encapsulate the cells …

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Mosquitoes Undeterred by Drought – 4 Tips to Protect Your Horse

An entomologist and veterinarian discuss the unremitting mosquito While much of the Western half of the United States endures near historic drought levels, one might anticipate this year’s mosquito season to be a walk in the park. No Rain, No Problem for Mosquitoes “Just because we don’t have rain, doesn’t …

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Peace of Mind Comes with a Small Price – Protect your partner with spring vaccinations

As the days get longer and there’s more time to spend in the saddle, it’s also time to help protect horses against common diseases. The peace of mind that comes from protection is well worth the small investment. “Everyone knows horses are a significant investment of time, resources and emotional …

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Respiratory System Plays Important Role In Disease Prevention

Reducing microscopic contaminants in the horse’s external environment is key to protecting equine respiratory health. Yet there’s always variables beyond the horse owner’s control: like coming into contact with another horse coping — likely unknowingly — with an infectious disease. This is when the horse’s internal environment has to be …

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Morris Animal Foundation Announces New Studies Focused on Equine Behavior

Morris Animal Foundation, a leader in advancing animal health, recently announced the selection of five new equine behavior studies receiving funding in 2022. The studies will help veterinary scientists improve the well-being of horses. Dr. Wendy Koch, a veterinarian who has supported the Foundation for 30 years, provided funding for …

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The Haygain Way Can Help Lower Horsekeeping Costs

In an ideal world, we could all care for our horses without worry over the costs. That planet, however, is not well populated. Most of us need to manage our horses on some sort of budget. Haygain can help. The global horse health company is well known for how its …

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Don’t Forget About Your Older Horses – Senior Horses Bring Wisdom and Experience to their Jobs

Decades ago, before the advancement in veterinary care we now enjoy, horses over the age of 20 were considered very old and rarely ridden. They were “put out to pasture” and unfortunately often forgotten about. These days though, many horses in their 20s (and beyond) still live useful and productive …

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TLC for our Senior Horses – Checkups and Check-ins Still Required for Equine Health and Welfare

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Article by Jackie Bellamy-Zions for Equine Guelph  Trusty steed Sparky is ready to retire, but what exactly does that mean? Certainly, there are management changes when it comes to the senior horse. While there may be savings in some areas, there are still serious commitments of both time and finances …

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Your Horse Has a Question: Are You Feeding Me Omega 3s Every Day?

Photo:  Healthy pasture grasses in their growing seasons contain plenty of both omega 3 and omega 6. If your horse is lucky enough to graze on pasture much of the year, you generally do not need to concern yourself with additional supplementation. But in colder climates like the Northwest where …

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