Tag Archives: injuries

Physical Check (Looking for Injuries, Swelling, Lameness)

Posted on January 21 2013 by Kelly Allday

STEVE: I typically recommend that most owners have a routine to where they can go in and have a way that they look over their entire horse to make sure everything’s perfect before they go use them for day-to-day training, … Continue reading →

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Veterinarian (How to choose, What to expect)

Posted on January 21 2013 by Kelly Allday

ALEX: Deciding who your veterinarian should be is really about what region you’re in. If you’re in a highly dense population of horses, it’s going to be easier to find veterinarians. A lot of veterinarians are mobile — they come … Continue reading →

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How to get a horse

Posted on January 18 2013 by Kelly Allday

STEVE: The best way to first get a horse is to contact your trainer, and they usually have a number of different avenues to go ahead and source horses in the particular discipline that you’re going to be using your … Continue reading →