Managing Cushing's Disease in Horses - Equus Magazine
WebJun 15, 2023 · The next day, a second blood sample is drawn and both are tested to measure levels of natural cortisol. In a healthy horse, the dexamethasone injection suppresses the release of cortisol, and the second blood sample shows lower levels of the hormone. In a horse with PPID, cortisol levels are unaffected by the dexamethasone.
Book review: History and imagination - Equus Magazine
WebThe boy, as always, put aside his own fears to comfort his horse. As the title suggests, Lexington’s life is the focus of the book, but the peripheral plots lend a richness to the story. The author’s depiction of racism in the 1800s—and modern …
Unusual equine coat spots explained - Equus Magazine
WebApr 25, 2023 · Mealy – exhibiting pale red or yellowish areas on the lower belly, flanks, behind elbows, inside the legs, on the muzzle and over the eyes. Mealiness can occur on any background color. Bend Or spots – random dark spots, ranging from tiny and inconspicuous to large and obvious, most commonly found on chestnut horses.
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WebEach issue of EQUUS is packed with articles on the latest veterinary advances, physiology, behavior and other vital topics. EQUUS provides hands-on instruction and helpful advice from the world’s foremost authorities on horse care. Since 1977, EQUUS has led the way in offering the accurate, up-to-date information you need to take the best ...
How to ask for the canter, with Julie Goodnight - Equus Magazine
WebMay 11, 2020 · How to Correctly Ask for the Canter. If I had asked a horse for a canter departure and he began leg yielding instead, I would stop his sideways motion with leg and rein cues. I would bounce my outside leg (if you are leg-yielding left, the horse is bent to the right, so your outside leg is the left leg) on his ribs to say, “No, you cannot ...
A Comprehensive Guide to Common Horse Coat Colors
WebJul 28, 2023 · Gray. Horses with the gray gene are born another color, such as bay, chestnut, or even palomino or dun, and gray over time. Gray foals are often born otherwise solid with “gray goggles,” which is slight graying around the eyes. You can distinguish a light gray from other light- or white-colored horses by the presence of dark-pigmented skin.
Protect your horse from choke - Equus Magazine
WebNov 15, 2023 · Generally, it takes a horse about an hour to fully recover from sedation. • Provide ample water. Free access to fresh, clean water is important to your horse’s health for many reasons, including reducing the risk of choke. In the wintertime, you’ll need to be diligent about keeping your horse’s water free of ice.
Common Equine Dental Problems - Equus Magazine
WebOct 10, 2021 · Abnormal Wear Patterns. The following dental problems and abnormal wear patterns require the attention of a veterinarian. Hooks— sharp protrusions that develop on teeth when an overbite, underbite or other dental deformity causes an imperfect meeting of the top and bottom arcades. Most common on the upper first cheek tooth and lower last …
Is Your Mare in Heat? (And How to Handle It) - My New Horse
WebJan 29, 2024 · A mare’s cycle is about 21 days long. Mares typically show signs of being in heat for four to seven days. Telltale signs of estrus include: Excessive tail swinging. Excessive urination, sometimes only in small amounts. Opening and closing of the vulva, which is also called winking. Squealing, especially when coming in contact with other …
Saddle Fitting 101: How and Why To Check Your Horse’s Tack
WebDec 20, 2023 · Signs Your Saddle Might Not Fit Your Horse. You feel your horse bracing and hollowing his back when you put even light pressure on it, either with your hand, a brush, or tack. You see your horse pin his ears, swish his tail, and throw his head up when you place the saddle on his back, tighten the girth, and mount.
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