by Fox Valley Equine Practice | Jul 26, 2016 | Health and Wellness
Whether to blanket your horse or not depends on many factors including body condition, winter riding schedule, turnout facilities, and environment. Horses can naturally withstand dry, cold weather very well. Their hair coat stands on end, trapping heat and creating a...
by Fox Valley Equine Practice | Jul 26, 2016 | Featured resources, Health and Wellness, Horseman 101, Uncategorized
Describe the horse’s attitude – bright and alert, depressed, lethargic, quiet, anxious, uncomfortable, etc. Describe horse’s actions – not moving, not bearing weight in a leg, pawing, looking at the belly, pacing, shaking, uncoordinated, etc. Take horse’s temperature...
by Fox Valley Equine Practice | Jul 26, 2016 | Health and Wellness, Lameness and Sports Injuries
As most horse owners are well aware, degenerative joint disease, or osteoarthritis, and its associated forms of lameness can affect any horse, from the back yard pet to the highest level performance horse. Fortunately, a number of research studies have been performed...
by Fox Valley Equine Practice | Jul 26, 2016 | Health and Wellness
Horses with dental problems may show obvious signs, such as pain or irritation, or they may show no noticeable signs at all. This is because some horses simply adapt to their discomfort. For this reason, periodic dental examinations are essential to your...
by Fox Valley Equine Practice | Jul 26, 2016 | Emergencies, Vet Articles
Here’s why it is important to pay close attention to your horses during high temperatures in the summer months. A normal horse’s body temperature is less than 101.5F. When your horse’s temperature rises and they are unable to lower their body temperature on their own,...
by Fox Valley Equine Practice | Jul 26, 2016 | Emergencies, Horseman 101
Information All Horse Owners Should Have at the Barn The phone number of your veterinarian, your cell phone or barn phone number. (Remember to stay off the phone that the vet is supposed to call you back on!) The exact address of the barn including fire number. If...
