AskHQ: Mud fever and rain scald
Q: What are mud fever and rain scald? Are they the same thing? Answered by Farryn Day Both mud fever […]
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Applying Ice Man to the legs
Check out this video about applying Ice Man safely and effectively to the legs of the horse. Huge thanks go
Degenerative changes and arthritis
Arthritis literally means ‘inflammation of the joint’. Most horses, especially older horses, will have some degree of arthritis present in
Extracorporeal shockwave therapy
Extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT) is a non-invasive therapy used most frequently to treat soft tissue injuries. In this therapy, a
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Lumps and bumps: Squamous cell carcinomas
What they are: Squamous cell carcinomas typically occur in warm, sunny climates (like ours!) and often show up on non-pigmented
Hindgut distress
Horses are trickle feeders, designed to eat fibre all day long, rather than consuming large meals less frequently. Fibre digestion
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AskHQ: Headshaking
Question: What is headshaking and what can you do about it? Answer: Headshaking has a multitude of different causes. It
Rubbing it in
The summer season often sparks skin irritation that can cause your horse to rub. Sweet itch is common during this