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The most common fatal injury in racehorses in the United States, PSB fractures account for 45-50 percent of such injuries in Thoroughbreds, and 37-40 percent in racing Quarter Horses.
Cellulitis is a bacterial infection of the soft connective tissues under the horse's skin and the infection commonly occurs in the hind legs.
Morris Animal Foundation's mission is to bridge science and resources to advance the health of animals including research proposals that will advance equid health.
âFeeding a balanced diet then taking care of nutrient replacement after exercise is imperative to keep horses performing well at an upper level of performance.â
At just 32 inches high at his wither, mini therapy horse Dominique may be small in stature, but the amount of pleasure he brings to folks with his presence is huge.
Smart barn design with properly constructed kick walls, grilled front walls and protected surfaces can greatly lessen the chances of damage to either the horse or the structure.
Learn why keeping your horse physically fit and mentally and emotionally stable requires working together and how simple exercises make for happy trails.
Miraim offers some practical advice for winter weather preparations.
"She (Queen Elizabeth) was the only reason I was able to go global,â he says. âIf it wasnât for her, Iâd still be ploughing around in central California, trying to get cowboys to agree that being rough with horses doesnât make sense.â