Wellness

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What is Choke, anyway?

What should you be concerned about if you see a horse that is distressed, drooling, and has feed running out of his nose? Choke...

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What is Laminitis in horses?

Laminitis (also known as founder) can strike fear into the heart of horse owners. Laminitis means inflammation of the laminae (the...

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When is a hoof abscess not a hoof abscess?

How can you tell if your horse, who has suddenly stopped bearing weight on one leg for no apparent reason, has a hoof abscess or...

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Whether it's a gift horse or not, you should look in your horse's mouth!

Have you noticed your geriatric horse having trouble taking treats such as apples/carrots, resisting the bit, headshaking, or becoming...

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Renew Your Horse's Stride with Pro-Stride

Like IRAP(Interleukin-1 Receptor Antagonist Protein) and PRP(platelet-rich plasma), Pro-stride is derived from the horse's own blood,...

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The Shocking Healing Powers of Shockwave Therapy... Could it Help Your Horse?

How can Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy (ESWT) help your horse? First, let's look at the name: extracorporeal means outside the body,...

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Do you have a horse with a lot of heart?

Of course you do! Horses' hearts normally weigh between 10-12lbs, with exceptionally athletic horses' hearts being recorded as 14lbs or...

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How does Sonoma Equine's Companion Therapy Class IV laser work?

Have Dr. Lisa or Dr. Yana performed a class IV laser therapy treatment on your horse? If you are curious about the science behind this...

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Is your horse trying to avoid work or could he have painful gastric (stomach) ulcers?

Chances are, if your horse does any type of showing, he/she is likely to have ulcers if you are not actively taking steps to prevent...