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Common Leg Problems: Bursae

Your Horse, 27 November 2009 15:11

See a swelling on your horse’s leg and your first reaction might be to panic - will it take ages to mend, cost me a fortune and potentially affect his future? But don’t panic. With good management, most leg problems can be prevented and early intervention from your vet will more often than not lead to successful treatment. What are ...

Common Leg Problems: Curbs

Your Horse, 27 November 2009 14:56

Common leg problems: Splints

Your Horse, 27 November 2009 14:32

Common Leg Problems: Tendonitis

Your Horse, 27 November 2009 11:52

Common Leg Problems: Windgall

Your Horse, 27 November 2009 11:14

How to prevent late and early take off

Your Horse, 05 August 2009 11:27

International eventer, John-Paul Sheffield, reveals his top exercises to beat common jumping problems…Rushing into fences and late and early take off are two jumping problems that can be addressed with the same exercises. Why the problem? You may have problems with early or late take-off because you have trouble seeing a stride. These exercises can help: How to help…Maintaining a ...

How to deal with colic, fractures, breaks and shock

Your Horse, 19 May 2009 09:38

Colic – improvements in veterinary science mean 80% of horses that undergo colic surgery now recover from it. However, catching the condition early will improve your horse’s chances considerably. Not all cases of colic are fatal but they are unpredictable, so the golden rule is: if you suspect colic, call your vet. Typical signs include pawing the ground, checking the ...

How to fit poultices and bandages

Your Horse, 19 May 2009 09:37

All horse owners should be able to fit a bandage or poultice correctly. Poultices are a form of heated dressing, which help to draw out infection and clean wounds. Here’s how to fit one: 1 Clean the foot, assessing the extent of any damage to the underside. If the wound is deep or there seems to be an object imbedded, call a ...

How to spot lameness

Your Horse, 19 May 2009 09:35

The causes of lameness can vary but, as vigilant horse owners, we can often tell quickly if there’s something amiss with our horse’s soundness. However, identifying the cause of the problem can often be tricky. Common signs are resting a hind leg or lifting the affected leg. Severe lameness is easy to spot, but for slight lameness the best method ...

How to deal with wounds

Your Horse, 19 May 2009 09:31

Having a good knowledge of equine anatomy will give you the confidence to evaluate, assess and effectively treat wounds. The three most common types of wounds you’re likely to see are: 1 Incision wounds – cuts, usually from sharp objects.2 Tear wounds – from barbed wire.3 Puncture wounds – often caused by sharp thorns or nails. Effective cleaningCleaning a wound ...

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