Pica in Horses
Pica in Horses Pica is the desire to eat unusual substances that possess little or no nutritional value, such as dirt, wood, hair or faeces. Horses with pica can lick
Vitamin E Deficiency in Horses
Vitamin E Deficiency in Horses Vitamin E is a term used to describe a group of compounds known as tocopherols and tocotrienols. Vitamin E is unique and an essential nutrient
Navicular Syndrome in Horses
Navicular Syndrome in Horses Also known as Navicular Disease, Caudal Heal Pain & Podotrochlosis No matter what you call it, the word Navicular causes the heart of any horse owner to sink. It
Four exercises to help improve your horse’s fitness
Four exercises to help improve your horse's fitness Whether it is leisurely hacking out on the weekend, riding in an arena or carrying out more intensive training for equestrian competitions.
What is hippotherapy?
What is hippotherapy? Hippotherapy refers to how occupational therapy, physical therapy and speech-language pathology professionals use the movement of a horse as a treatment tool to improve patient outcomes for conditions such as autism, cerebral palsy,
IM (Intramuscular) & IV (Intravenous) Injections
What is the difference between IM (Intramuscular) & IV (Intravenous) Injections? Your veterinarian has recommended that your horse have medication given via an injection. This means that medication is given through a needle