It’s important to know your horse’s baseline heart rate so you can detect any elevations that might indicate discomfort. Christine Johnson, DVM, of Rocky Mountain Equine Veterinary Medicine, demonstrates how to check a horse’s pulse with and without a stethoscope. She also shows us how to feel a horse’s digital pulse to pick up on inflammation in the foot.
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Is there a sick horse on your property (or at the barn where you board)? Follow these steps to keep horses and humans safe from infectious disease.
In those initial weeks of riding a new horse, consider important factors ranging from fitness level to tack fit.
Learn about the veterinarian-client-patient relationship and how preventive care can help you limit your horse care expenses in the long run.
A variety of factors affect a horse’s turnout time, from health status to housing arrangements, but aim for at least eight to 12 hours daily.
My New Horse is an affilated partner with EQUUS. EQUUS provides information and advice that helps you take the best care possible of your horse and enjoy him to the fullest.
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