Author: Tamet Gould

Oral Joint Supplement Efficacy Tested in Senior Horses

Keeping aging equids comfortable and sound is a top priority (and, often, a challenge) among senior horse owners. To help their older horses along, many owners reach for one or more of the available supplements designed to alleviate joint issues.

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Study: Joint Injections have Low Risk of Synovial Sepsis

Injecting medication directly into a horse’s joint might make some owners wary of complications. But British researchers have recently shown that, when careful aseptic techniques are used, the risks are actually very low. Read complete article

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5 Tips for Packing the Pounds on Performance Horses

Does your performance horse need to pack on a few more pounds? Here are some tips to consider when managing a hard-keeping equine athlete. By Kristen M. Janicki, MS, PAS Read complete article

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Switching Horse Feeds Safely

With the known link between diet changes and health conditions such as colic or laminitis, how can owners safely transition their horse’s feed without negatively affecting his health?

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Online Registration option an easy way to “Make it Official” when your Paint foal arrives

Amy Stapleton APHA Director of Marketing & Promotional Content p. 817-222-6447 astapleton@apha.com FORT WORTH—When your long-awaited Paint foal arrives this spring you’ll no doubt be taking lots of pictures. And it’s likely that you’ll be sharing them online with your friends and family. While you’re beaming with Paint pride, jump over to aphaonline.org to “Make it Official” by registering your foal with the American Paint Horse Association. Our user-friendly system has been used by thousands of Paint Horse owners just like you. APHA’s online registration process is simple. Easy step-by-step screens help guide you from start to

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Cooling Your Horse Out on Cold Days

Assisting your horse with his post-exercise cooling process can impact how well and how quickly he recovers. This stands true no matter the season. But cold weather cooling requires also guarding against a chilled horse. Read article

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Diagnosing Unusual Hock Lameness

With six bones articulating in close range and multiple tendons and ligaments controlling extension and flexion, the hock, or the horse equivalent of the human ankle, has many moving and shock-absorbing parts

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Thoroughbred Hoof Care: Foal to Racehorse to Sport Horse

Thoroughbreds are born to run. But to satisfy this need for speed, the horse must have a strong foundation on which to gallop—we’re talking about his hooves. Read complete article

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