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Hoof Shape and Thrush
Hoof thrush is a common bacterial infection that affects the frog of a horse's hoof, leading to foul-smelling discharge, and discomfort.
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Mar 23 min read
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Common Respiratory Conditions in Horses
What are some common respiratory conditions in horses and their treatments?
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Nov 14, 20243 min read
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What is that lump?
Horses can develop lumps for various reasons. Here are some common causes:
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Sep 21, 20244 min read
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Windgalls and other lower leg swelling in Horses
Managing windgalls and other lower limb lameness in horses involves a combination of treatments and preventive measures.
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Jul 18, 20243 min read
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Improve Circulation, Flexibility and Muscle Health for Free
We often see clients who have a professional equine masseur attend to their horses. They are prepared to stand there for an hour while...
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Jun 19, 20243 min read
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Horse Health - 5 Low Hanging Fruits
When it comes to your horse's health, avoiding problems is much less painful, frustrating, distressing and cheaper than treating them....
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May 28, 20242 min read
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Seedy Toe, or No?
Seedy toe, also known as white line disease, is a common hoof condition in horses. But does it come from the inside or the outside?
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May 8, 20242 min read
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Fencing Basics
Fencing is the most fundamental part of horse keeping. These are the most common injuries arising from fencing.
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Apr 26, 20246 min read
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Avoid the Vet Part 1
Aside from reproductive health, vets are only necessary when something is going wrong. Avoid reasons for a vet visit as much as possible.
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Mar 29, 20243 min read
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Smell Your Horse's Feet
Horses with hoof thrush can be very lame. We have helped horses who were almost put down for chronic 'navicular' that actually had thrush.
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Mar 20, 20242 min read
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5 Considerations for Designing Horse Shelters
What are the key factors to consider when planning horse shelters on your equine property?
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Feb 20, 20243 min read
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The Case Against Pellets
At Sound Advice, we are frequently asked by clients which pelleted feed we recommend. That's like a parent asking whether we would...
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Feb 16, 20243 min read
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The Key to a Strong and Healthy Horse: Building Topline
A strong and well-developed topline not only enhances your horse's appearance but also plays a crucial role in overall performance and...
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Feb 10, 20243 min read
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Demystifying Oils: What's Good. What's Not
The important thing when considering oil for horses is that higher omega 3s are anti-inflammatory, and oils higher in omega 6s are...
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Jan 31, 20242 min read
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What Is Tying-Up?
Symptoms of rhabdomyolysis (tying up) include muscle stiffness, fatigue, excess sweating, dark urine and a high temperature.
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Jan 2, 20242 min read
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What Not to Feed Your HorseÂ
Proper nutrition plays a crucial role in your horse's health and well-being. The main source of calories for horses is forage. Avoiding...
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Dec 24, 20232 min read
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Universal Diet: What do we feed our own horses?
Thank you to one of our subscribers for submitting this question. If you have a question, please reply to this email. We have 9 horses at...
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Dec 13, 20233 min read
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There's a Natural Alternative to Bute.
Comparing Devil's Claw and MSM to Bute for Pain Relief in Horses When it comes to pain relief for horses, there are several options...
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Dec 7, 20232 min read
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Want to Spend Less on Feed?
Here at Sound Advice we always encourage horse owners to provide the majority of their calories in the form of pasture or hay or some...
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Nov 21, 20232 min read
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5 Tips for Beautiful Manes
Here are some tips for improving horse manes: Healthy hair starts on the inside: Your horse needs the right amount of protein, amino...
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Nov 5, 20231 min read
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