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ASKHQ: DENTIST DRAMA

Q: My mare will allow the dentist to work on her teeth, even with power tools, but she looks absolutely…

6 years ago

UNDERSTANDING WINDGALLS, PART 4

Avoiding the development of windgalls There are three major ways to prevent your horse from developing windgalls. These are as…

6 years ago

UNDERSTANDING WINDGALLS, PART 3

Diagnosis Diagnosing windgalls is typically not difficult for your vet. Windgall swellings occur directly above the fetlock on the inside…

6 years ago

COLOSTRUM

Colostrum is produced by the mare and is the first milk she produces when she gives birth. She only produces…

6 years ago

ASKHQ: THE HORSE THAT WON’T DRINK

Q: How can I encourage my horse to drink? A: The simplest way to encourage your horse to drink is…

6 years ago

ASKHQ: PUNCTURE WOUNDS

Q: What is the best way to manage a puncture wound?  A: If there is one thing you need to…

6 years ago

ASKHQ: THE TROT-UP

Q: How do you trot up a horse correctly?  A: A veterinary inspection commonly involves leading a horse in a…

6 years ago

ASKHQ: CAPPED ELBOW, HOCK OR KNEE

What is a capped hock, elbow or knee? And how are they caused? Check out this post to find out…

6 years ago

ASKHQ: RINGWORM

Want to know more about ringworm? Like the fact that it isn't actually caused by a worm but by a…

6 years ago

ASKHQ: WOUND CARE

Q: How do I care for a wound? A: As soon as you see that your horse has a fresh…

6 years ago