Horse Legs and Hooves - list of articles!

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Hoof Abscesses in Horses

Ouch times a hundred. Horse hoof abscesses and gravel in horses are pockets of infection that need drainage and care. Your vet and farrier can help create a track for drainage, to instantly relieve pain. Then you can add epsom salts, soaks, or poultice to help clear the abscess.

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ringbone in horses after surgery

Ringbone in Horses

You can help the horse with ringbone with lifestyle changes, supplements, pain medications, and surgical options. It is a degenerative disease, and some ringbone in horses is mild, while other cases more severe.

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Post Exercise Leg Care

  Post-exercise leg care for horses – ice, poultice, sweats, and liniments   The legs of your horse are critical – and it’s up to us as riders and horse owners to monitor them daily and notice any subtle (or not so subtle) changes. After a ride, you have a minimum of three things to

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