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Horse Health
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Make 2018 Your Horse’s Healthiest Year Yet!
SmartPak’s Horse Health Challenge consists of 11 parts encouraging riders to take charge of their horse's health, and change their horse's world for the better.
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Six Must-Discuss Horse Health Topics
Work proactively alongside your veterinarian to develop the best possible wellness plan to ensure your horse’s health.
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8 Tips for Better Winter Horse Health
During cold weather, it becomes more difficult to monitor horse health, so daily once-overs are important to make sure that any developing health issues are addressed in a timely manner.
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A Wellness Program for Your Horse?
By developing a closer working relationship with your equine practitioner, you take advantage of the 'inside scoop' as you work to design a comprehensive health care plan for your horse.
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Arthritis in Horses: What Every Horse Owner Should Know
Joint problems that lead to arthritis are a normal part of the aging process in horses, and poor conformation and the stress of training may increase a horse’s risk.
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ECIR Group Applauds Paradigm Shifts in Understanding Equine Laminitis
Insulin resistance was implicated in laminitis in the 1980’s, but a pivotal study by Treiber and colleagues showed specific evidence of insulin resistance as a major predisposing factor for laminitis risk.
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Effects of Competition Surfaces on Horse Musculoskeletal Health
To minimize risk and support required bone development in training, more research is needed to understand the effects of surfaces on performance and injuries of the athletic horse.
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Magnetic Resonance Imaging for Diagnostic Purposes in Horses
Magnetic Resonance Imaging is a relatively new type of imaging for horses since it works by detecting abnormal tissue density and fluid in soft tissue and bone based on tissue response to magnetization.
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Top Five Ways To Keep Mud Under Control around Horses
Mud is not only a nuisance, but can also be a safety and horse health hazard because it contains bacteria that can cause diseases and also lead to injuries like bowed tendons.
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3 Tips to Maintain Digestive Horse Health During Winter Months
Horse-keeping during the winter brings unique challenges that can wreak havoc on your horse's GI tract and increase risk of digestive upset, but the right care will ensure a healthy digestive system.