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Mares Transitioning to the Breeding Season

Posted on April 6, 2019 by

Horses are long day seasonal breeders, with both males and females showing seasonal variability in reproductive function but it is much more obvious for the mares. Most mares have suppressed ovarian activity which begins in the fall and ends in … Continue reading →

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Prepping for Shedding

Posted on February 23, 2019 by

If dealing with shedding was the worst problem we had to face with horses we would be blessed indeed – but it’s still a pain. Getting to that glorious new coat underneath will always be predominantly a matter of time, … Continue reading →

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Failing Pastures

Posted on September 23, 2018 by

I’m going to define failing pastures as those that no longer can meet the nutritional needs of the horse.  This can happen a lot sooner than you  might think. Brown, dormant grass is easy to spot but very mature green … Continue reading →

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Parasite Resistance – Where Do We Stand

Posted on June 10, 2018 by

The doomsday scenario of parasites resistant to all deworming drugs has not materialized but we are facing some challenges.  This will give you current information on resistance, your treatment options and future directions. Note: I have deliberately not used any … Continue reading →

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Little Recognized Early Signs of Cushing’s Disease

Posted on September 17, 2017 by

The classical signs of Cushing’s Disease in horses (pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction/PPID) of poor topline, sagging belly and long curly coat that fails to shed are only evident fairly late in the condition.  If your horse is in his teens … Continue reading →

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Dealing with Old Lower Leg Problems

Posted on August 23, 2016 by

It’s difficult enough to support the mass of a horse on a tiny column like the leg if it is a   rigid structure.  When it also has a moving part (the fetlock), the problem becomes much more complicated. Exaggerated flexion … Continue reading →

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Herbs for Topical Use

Posted on August 16, 2016 by

If you haven’t tried herbal products for skin and coat use, you really should.  Not because they’re herbal or natural – because they are effective! Chemicals are chemicals whether they are inside a plant or in purified form.  Many effective … Continue reading →

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Here We Go Again

Posted on June 2, 2016 by

The advice to feed overweight, insulin and leptin resistant horses free choice hay 24/7 just won’t die.  Even following the suggested limitations on hay of low sugar and WSC with digestible energy no higher than 0.9 Mcal/lb, an easy keeper … Continue reading →

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Can I Feed Straw?

Posted on July 21, 2015 by

It’s a fairly common question.  Some people want to feed straw because they do not have access to good quality hay and want something to keep the horse busy between hay cube or pellet feedings.  Others want to substitute straw … Continue reading →

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Water Poisoning

Posted on July 2, 2015 by

I had finished my next blog but decided to put it on the shelf at the last minute because of a story that has been getting a lot of play in the news the last week or so – how … Continue reading →

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