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One-of-a-kind Therapy for Veterans Coming to Jester Park Equestrian Center
The Horses Helping Heroes program partners with VA Central Iowa Health Care to offer a variety of Equine Assisted Therapy and learning options for military Veterans and active duty members.
Capped Elbows - Capped Hocks
Learn about the inflammatory swelling of the bursa overlying the point of the elbow or hock, the causes and the treatment required to reduce the swelling and relieve the pain.
Oats May Prevent Colic
A research study commissioned by The Prairie Oat Growers Association looked at more than 260 published research documents to assess past research regarding the nutritional benefits of feeding oats to horses. Dr. Laurie Lawrence of the University of Kentuc
Oats May Help Prevent Colic in Horses
The nutritional value of oats for horses has received a great deal of attention over the years. Now, a research study shows that oats may help prevent colic. In "Oats: The Horse-Healthy Grain," written by Dr. Laurie Lawrence of the University of Kentu
Don't Let Fall Clean-up Trimmings Poison Your Horses
With fall and winter weather arriving, many people are doing their fall clean-up of yards, pastures and other areas. Most horse owners may not be aware that various yard waste âtrimmingsâ can be toxic to horses and other livestock. Â
NSAIDs May Be Harmful to Your Horse
NSAIDs may help mask lameness while reducing pain, swelling, and inflammation, but they can also be very harmful to equines by contributing to GI ulcers, diarrhea from colitis and colic, which may trigger bouts of laminitis.
Day at the Races to Benefit REINS
REINS, a non-profit therapeutic horsemanship program located in Fallbrook, California, is holding its "Day at the Races"Â fundraiser during the Pacific Classic Race at the Del Mar, California, racetrack on August 26, 2012. This Grade 1 race features some
Equine Disease Researcher Awarded AAEP Fellowship
University of Minnesota doctoral candidate Nichol Schultz, DVM, has received the 2012 AAEP Foundation Past Presidentsâ Research Fellow for her work to advance equine veterinary research. Dr. Nichol Schultzâs study focuses on the epidemiology and genet
Knock Knees
Learn how to identify a case of Knock Knees and why corrective action needs to be taken during the formative stage of the young foal's limbs before the bones grow and harden.
Horizon Structures Presents . . . Open The Door to Horse Safety
Consultation with a professional barn builder who is experienced with equines and their needs is always a bright idea! As they say, 'You don’t know what you don’t know'.