NCSU Vet School Helps us Look at Lameness

October 17, 2009

Recently three veterinarians from North Carolina State University, College of Veterinary Medicine came to talk to the Foothills Riding Club in Tryon. One of the topics was of particular interest to me. It had to do with how we see lameness.
I wrote about it more extensively on my blog at myhorse. com but the bottom [...]

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Practical wisdom and spiritual encouragement for people who love horses.

October 4, 2009
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Meet Molly the Pony

August 22, 2009

Molly is an 11-hand POA. She survived Hurricane Katrina and was later attacked by a dog while at the rescue facility. Most of her injuries healed fine. One foot and lower leg, however did not heal. Her owner, Kaye Harris, was faced with a dilemma. By then, Molly had learned to get around on [...]

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Water Bottles to the Rescue

July 24, 2009

Those of us who ride horses know it’s easy to get dehydrated. We’re busy. We’re preoccupied with working with the horse. Dehydration is one of those things that can sneak up on you. To prevent that happening, be proactive this summer.
* Keep a cooler handy in the barn, even if you have a refrigerator. Cool [...]

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