GROOMING AS A DIAGNOSTIC TOOL

Why daily hands-on grooming can spot early health and hoof issues In a world of thermography scans, digital lameness detectors, and ever-expanding supplements, it’s easy to overlook the most basic tool in equine care: your hands. But experienced horsemen have long known that grooming isn’t just about shine, it’s about surveillance. Done properly and consistently, daily…

BylizzieSeptember 22, 20250Comments

Horse Channel Horse Health

HORSE HEALTH CHECK: 11) THE LEGS

Every owner should know their horse's legs. Every day before and after you ride you should palpate the legs from top to toe, to find any changes from previous examinations. Old injuries are unlikely to cause any issues, but if you know they are there, it can save you investigating the incorrect source of lameness,…

BylizzieAugust 15, 20190Comments

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LEG LOW-DOWN: WHAT IS A WINDGALL?

Windgalls occur when the tendon sheath (non-articular windgall) or joint capsule (articular windgall) fills with fluid in the fetlock region. The swellings commonly occur in both limbs, and the swelling tends to be squishy and relatively mild, with no associated heat. Non-articular windgalls occur on the back of the fetlock on the sides of the…

BylizzieAugust 2, 20190Comments

Know How

Beating the heat

With summer upon us and temperatures soaring, horses and riders are in danger of overheating. Excessive sweating can lead to an imbalance of electrolytes and dehydration as the horse loses fluids from his bloodstream. Humid conditions exacerbate the problem. Riding attire, which is designed with comfort and safety in mind, puts the rider at risk…

BylizzieDecember 24, 20160Comments

Horse Channel Know How

Skin talk

As equestrians, we spend a lot of time outdoors exposed to the elements [dropcap]D[/dropcap]id you know that the skin is not only the largest organ of the human body, but also one of the cleverest? Not only is the health and condition of your skin responsible for the way you look and feel, but it has…

BylizzieJuly 1, 20160Comments

GROOMING AS A DIAGNOSTIC TOOL

HORSE HEALTH CHECK: 11) THE LEGS

LEG LOW-DOWN: WHAT IS A WINDGALL?

Beating the heat

Skin talk

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