AN INTRODUCTION TO EQUINE GAIT ANALYSIS, PART 1
Text: Christie Bull (www.cwbiokinetics.co.za) Visual assessment of equine movement and lameness, colloquially known as ‘eyeballing it’, has been done for […]
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UNDERSTANDING WINDGALLS, PART 4
Avoiding the development of windgalls There are three major ways to prevent your horse from developing windgalls. These are as
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TENDON BOOTS
Tendon boots are front boots that are fitted around the cannon bone. The protective layer runs all the way around
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OVERREACH BOOTS
Overreach boots, also known as bell boots, are worn over the pastern and the hoof, and help to protect the
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LUMPS AND BUMPS: WARTS (PAPILLOMAS)
What they are: Warts are a type of tumour and are the most common growths found in horses. They are
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LUMPS AND BUMPS: ABSCESSES
What they are: Abscesses are an accumulation of pus under the skin or in the deeper tissues. Abscesses can occur
HORSE HEALTH CHECK: 6) HEART RATE
The normal heart rate AT REST for your horse is 28-44 beats per minute. Just as with the human heart,
Part 2: How to sell your horse
[dropcap]I[/dropcap]n part one of this series, we provided a guide on how to correctly advertise your horse as per his