STEVE: Stomach problems in a horse can be anything as simple as gastric upset, essentially where a horse is a little uncomfortable prior to their being fed. Certain types of feeds tend to exacerbate this, or something as simple as … Continue reading →
STEVE: Well, diarrhea in a horse can be a transient problem due to something as simple as a change in diet, maybe a short term infection, something they picked in the water, or something they picked up from exposure to … Continue reading →
ALEX: You know, proper daily care of a horse’s foot, it’s really important to do every day. One is to check the horse’s hoof to see if there’s any heat. But also, to pick their foot out. Make sure there’s … Continue reading →
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STEVE: Poor weight is typically a symptom that they’re either not getting enough feed, would be the first obvious sign that you’re not supplying enough nutritional supplementation to their diet. Meaning, that either what they’re getting good enough quality in … Continue reading →
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STEVE: Healthy body weight of a horse, would be more probably, more reflective of exactly what they are used for, and what they’ve been doing. A horse that’s been turned out, that has been doing nothing, can have a healthy … Continue reading →
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STEVE: Signs or symptoms outwardly to look for, for lack of health or times when a horse is starting to diverge from normal health, would be the fact that maybe their coat is starting to get dull. Maybe a little … Continue reading →
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