Hoof Care and the Farrier
Horse care can be quite complex. The purchase of a horse alone can be costly enough, but horses have certain requirements that need to be met that generally far outweigh the cost of the horse itself. One important facet of horse care, in addition to proper nutrition and regular veterinary care, is the maintenance of […]
Horse Dental Care (February is National Dental Month)
February is National Pet Dental Health Month. As with humans, horses benefit from having good oral hygiene and dental care. Dental disease can lead to pain, tooth loss and infection in other organs when bacteria from infected teeth and gums enter the blood stream and circulate throughout the body. “Regular dental care is important to […]
When Does a Horse Need a Farrier?
We all know what it feels like to break a fingernail or toenail, and it is certainly not comfortable. Luckily for humans, we do not have to walk or stand on that nail after it has been cracked or split. Horses do not have that same luxury. When a horse cracks or splits his nail, […]
