Q: What is the difference between a two-stage and a five-stage vetting? A: A two-stage vetting is limited to just a standing examination of the horse and a brief assessment of soundness (a straight-line trot-up). A five-stage vetting is the two-stage vetting plus a thorough assessment of all-round health including soundness and respiratory and cardiovascular health. This…
Q: What is the difference between therapeutic and diagnostic ultrasound? Asked by Caitlin White A: Diagnostic ultrasound involves the use of ultrasound waves to produce an image that will aid in the diagnosis of a particular condition or disease. It is a tool to aid in the visualisation of internal organs and can be a guide in making…
The Exmoor is a small, stocky pony. He sports a deep chest, broad back and short legs with good bone. [dropcap]N[/dropcap]ative to the British Isles, the Exmoor Pony has ancient roots in the area – fossil remains of ponies have been found on Exmoor dating back to about 50,000BC. While the Exmoor is not a direct…
