Antibiotics: Your horse's digestive foe?
Veterinarians and horse owners are often faced with cases that include some type of infection or risk of infection. When this happens, antibiotics undoubtedly enter the treatment regimen.
Right?
Not exactly. Veterinarians wi…
6 Things You May Not Know About Sand Colic
Colic is the most common medical
ailment in the horse and, over the past 25 years there have been great strides inboth horse colic treatment and prevention. Improvements in deworming
products and schedules, equine dentistry, and management…
Arnica: The Stand Up and Go(ethe) Home Herb
“In nature we never
see anything isolated, but everything in connection with something else which
is before it, beside it, under it, and over it.”
~Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
The German scientist, philosopher, and author of
Fa…
Is your foal getting what he needs to thrive?
It brings great joy to watching your foal progress from a leggy, awkward baby
to your next prospect. You go to lengths to make sure that your foal has best
start to life that he can. A
healthy foal is a thriving, happy foal and, in orde…
Preventing Disease While at Equestrian Events
Have you ever gotten sick while traveling? Main transportation hubs like airports and train stations are known to be breeding sites for bacteria that can cause disease. These diseases can range from the common cold to something life threatening…
Long Winter Break? Reconditioning Your Horse for Warmer Weather
If you have ever competed in sports or trained for some type of competition, you know how hard it can be to get back into the swing of things after taking time off. After a few months of no training, it is clear your body is no longer in peak c…