Category Archives: Overall Horse

Non-Prescription Health Aides

Posted on May 14, 2012 by David

The following suggestions are not approved by Veterinarian Studies  nor do they have FDA proven positive effects in Equine care. Internal Parasite Control (Dewormer):  Apple Cyder Vinegar with 5% Mothers or Acidity. Dose ¼ cup (2oz) daily per 1000# Horse. … Continue reading →

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Horse’s Vital Signs

Posted on May 14, 2012 by David

HORSE’S VITAL SIGNS “Normal is” Heart rate : 35 – 45 beats per minute Locate your Horse’s pulse in one of the three following spots: – The inside of the jawbone just below the large cheek muscle – At the … Continue reading →

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Teeth – Taking a Bite Out of the Mystery

Posted on April 17, 2011 by David

I’m going to surprise many of you Horse Owners with this next statement: Horses have Teeth!  Some of you folks probably think I’m trying to be funny.  I swear, that was not my intent. You might be surprised to learn … Continue reading →

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Supplements

Posted on April 17, 2011 by David

Supplements are a very interesting subject and can be a very expensive cost of Equine care. My question about supplements is very simple:  Is the Horse deficient of some vitamin or mineral?  Is the Horse stalled so much he cannot … Continue reading →

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Saddle ‘em up

Posted on April 17, 2011 by David

Talk about a subject that will start a brew-ha-ha with Horse lovers, this one’s it. Saddle – let’s start out with a plain definition of what a saddle is. According to www.dictionary.com:  Saddle, Noun:  1) a seat for a rider on … Continue reading →

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Phenylbutazone (Bute)

Posted on April 17, 2011 by David

Phenylbutazone (Bute) by Katherine Burnett, DVM From the Veterinarians Corner Edgecliff Equine Hospital S. 1322 Park Road, Spokane, WA 99212 Many horse owners, breeders and trainers keep prescription drugs on hand in their tack boxes.  One of the most common … Continue reading →

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Horseinese

Posted on April 17, 2011 by David

The language of the “god dog” “What is a god dog,” you may be asking.  That was the name Horses received from some of the native peoples of North America.  Horseinese, is my own made-up word for the language Horses … Continue reading →

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Horse

Posted on April 17, 2011 by David

Horse (hôrs) A large hoofed mammal (Equus caballus), having a short-haired coat, a long mane, and a long tail, domesticated since ancient times and used for riding and for drawing or carrying loads. ** From The Internet Dictionary** While this … Continue reading →

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Emotions

Posted on April 10, 2011 by David

Whether you have a Horse, or a herd of Horses, or have never seen a Horse, you have emotions. It’s these emotions that will help or hurt you in dealing with Horses. I claim little in my knowledge of human … Continue reading →

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Conformation

Posted on April 10, 2011 by David

How many times have you heard, “that would be a great Horse if its conformation was better” or some similar comment about an otherwise good Horse?  Conformation, or the lack thereof, is the “let the professional off the hook” excuse. … Continue reading →

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