General & Miscellaneous
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Coronet Band Kinesiology Tape (KT) Application
1 application can serve 2 separate purposes 1. To improve circulation. This simple taping can help improve circulation to the coronary band and bulb area. Properly applied KT tape may improve growth and reduce pain in the area through improved circulation.…
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My Favorite Sports Psychology Exercise
This post is a little different than what I usually put up, but I’d like to share it anyway. This exercise has had such a positive effect on me; perhaps it might do the same for one of you… Years ago,…
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Understanding Equine Cooling Mechanisms: How Horses Beat the Heat
Summer heat and exertion cause your horse’s temperature to rise. How does your horse keep its internal temperature at a healthy level when faced with these challenges? 4 primary cooling mechanisms for horses: Understanding how your horse cools itself can help…
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Thickened Fascia or Broken Hair Mean Your Saddle Needs To Be Checked
If your horse is developing a raised patch, the fascia is becoming thickened or the hair becoming rough broken in this area, your saddle doesn’t fit anymore. If you keep riding in a saddle causing these issues, you’ll cause a whole…
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Coping With Stall Rest
Stall rest can be a difficult time for horses, especially if they are used to being active and social. Here are some tips to help manage your horse’s stress when it is on confined stall rest for an injury: 1. Provide…
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5 Tips for Winter Care and Safety
1. Make sure your horse has access to plenty of hay. Digesting food creates heat and can help a horse maintain body temperature in cold winter weather. The greatest amount of heat is released when microbes in the gut digest high-fiber…
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More Chew Time = Less Time on an Empty Stomach
Did you know? The number of chewing movements for roughage (hay, grass, etc.) is much greater than with concentrates. Horses make 800 to 1200 chewing movements per 1 kg (2.2 lb) of concentrate, while 1 kg (2.2 lb) of roughage requires…