The equine hoof can be divided into dorsal and palmar/plantar sections. The deformable soft tissue structures located...
Can farriery resolve the negative palmar angle?
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Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Equine Dentistry
It is common these days for horses to live into their thirties and beyond. Their teeth, however, were really only...
Preventing Disease Spread: Don’t Forget About Farriers
Most horse owners are familiar with practical ways to reduce the risk of equine contagious diseases such as...
Feeding the Overweight Horse
Returning your horse to a more normal weight is essential for long term health and happiness! Arriving at a...
HELP! How do I feed my horse?
Can talk basic feeding principles, then refer them to our Nutrition category for more specific information. (I...
HELP! My horse can’t walk
There can be a lot of reasons why our horses are struggling to get around. Check out some options below to see what makes the most sense for your situation. + My horse can’t walk because his/her front feet seem sore – See founder + My horse can’t walk on one of its legs If […]
HELP! My horse is colicing, now what?
Colic is one of those terms that is a bit all encompassing. Ultimately, it means your horse has a belly ache of some sort. Horses can show colic in a variety of ways, but here are some common behaviors: – Refusing to eat – Laying down even after you get them up again, or during […]
HELP! My horse is foundering!
Unfortunately founder, also known as laminitis, is a more common problem in the horse world than we would like. Time is crucial with a horse that is foundering. We need to try to stop the laminitic episode as quickly as possible, as well as determine if any rotation has occurred. So if you think your […]
Rabies in Douglas and Elbert Counties
March 21, 2018 -- An alpaca has died from a confirmed case of rabies in Douglas County. If your horse was immunized...