February 2019
7 Horse Breeds With A Purpose
Don’t get me wrong. All horses have a purpose but here I’ve listed 7 of the most popular breeds and their purpose. Some breeds are better suited for a specific purpose but in general most horses can do about anything if they are properly trained for it. That’s not to say I would want to…
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Canker In Horses: An In Depth Look
What is Canker? In a nutshell Canker is a disease that causes the tissues in and around a horse’s frog to grow excessively. In more technical terms canker is: Canker is a chronic hypertrophy and apparent suppuration of the horn-producing tissues of the foot, involving the frog and the sole. (https://www.merckvetmanual.com/musculoskeletal-system/lameness-in-horses/canker-in-horses) History The name canker…
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Thrush in Horses
So what is thrush? Simply put, thrush is a fungal infection in a horses hoof. It erodes the tissues of the frog which leaves a black ooze on the surface. This infection thrives in areas where horses are confined to corrals or a very small pasture. What is Thrush Thrush itself is a fungal infection…
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