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Evaluating a New Horse

When looking at a horse you're considering buying, keep the following in mind in terms of the purpose/discipline for which you are purchasing itSoundnessAny blemishesMovementConformationMannersHealth (history and current)Training and show historySize (and is it full grown?)Quality/flash - is the horse eye catching? will it stand out in the show ring?Pedigree (if considering breeding)Be sure to keep safety in mind at all times - a timid rider probably shouldn't be paired with a timid horse.See More
Jun 30, 2011
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Evaluating a New Horse

When looking at a horse you're considering buying, keep the following in mind in terms of the purpose/discipline for which you are purchasing itSoundnessAny blemishesMovementConformationMannersHealth (history and current)Training and show historySize (and is it full grown?)Quality/flash - is the horse eye catching? will it stand out in the show ring?Pedigree (if considering breeding)Be sure to keep safety in mind at all times - a timid rider probably shouldn't be paired with a timid horse.See More
Jun 29, 2011
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Jun 27, 2011
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Abscesses

An abscess is basically an infection of the lamina.  Bacteria gets in, causes an infection and then white blood cells attack the infection.  Normally this would cause swelling but because this is in the hoof and the hoof cannot expand, pressure builds and results in pretty severe pain.  The purulent fluid (pus) that is the source of the pressure (product of the body fighting the infection) needs to find a way out.  Generally it takes the easiest path which could either be a hole in the hoof…See More
Jun 27, 2011
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Jun 24, 2011
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West Nile Disease

Given that it's mosquito season, what better than to post on Medical Monday about West Nile Disease.  (I imagine that if this was being narrated aloud, "West Nile Disease" would be all echo-y and have ominous tones playing in the background - da da daaaa.) Symptoms (can include):listlessness, change in behaviourmuscle twitches lack of coordinationlimb weaknesspartial paralysis, inability to get up.Treatment:Currently there is no treatment available for horsesPrevention:  While there is a…See More
Jun 24, 2011
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"Would very much like to know where the sun went! Great day for working inside on HRNs newsletter though!"
Jun 23, 2011
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Tetanus (aka Lockjaw)

I wanted to do an article on tetanus because, if you’re like me, you always get your horse vaccinated against it but it’s become so automatic that you’ve kind of forgotten what tetanus is exactly – the finer points of the disease, if you will.Tetanus can occur when a wound becomes infected with the Clostridium tetani bacterium – which is naturally found in soil and animal feces.  This bacterium produces a powerful neurotoxin which results in muscle contraction and spasm.  The incubation period…See More
Jun 22, 2011
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Laminitis & Founder

Some people use these terms interchangeably but they are actually two different conditions – founder being a possible result of laminitis.Laminitis is an infection of the laminae (tissue) that connects the coffin bone and the hoof wall.  Founder occurs when the laminae die, causing the attachment of the coffin bone to the hoof wall to breakdown completely.CauseThere are several causes of laminitis and founder, including:·         Too much grain – overconsumption of carbohydrates·         Too…See More
Jun 20, 2011
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Horse Resource Network posted a blog post

Laminitis & Founder

Some people use these terms interchangeably but they are actually two different conditions – founder being a possible result of laminitis.Laminitis is an infection of the laminae (tissue) that connects the coffin bone and the hoof wall.  Founder occurs when the laminae die, causing the attachment of the coffin bone to the hoof wall to breakdown completely.CauseThere are several causes of laminitis and founder, including:·         Too much grain – overconsumption of carbohydrates·         Too…See More
Jun 20, 2011
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Welcome to the Eurodressage Community! Eurodressage is the world's largest dressage website, offering international news and commentary brought to you by our knowledgeable writers and the most acclaimed equestrian photographers in the world.See More
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Horse Resource Network (HRN) is an online community dedicated to helping people buy and sell horses as well as market related products and services.

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Evaluating a New Horse

Posted on June 29, 2011 at 7:21pm 0 Comments

When looking at a horse you're considering buying, keep the following in mind in terms of the purpose/discipline for which you are purchasing it

  • Soundness
  • Any blemishes
  • Movement
  • Conformation
  • Manners
  • Health (history and current)
  • Training and show history
  • Size (and is it full grown?)
  • Quality/flash - is the horse eye catching? will it stand out in the show ring?
  • Pedigree (if considering…
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Abscesses

Posted on June 27, 2011 at 11:32pm 0 Comments

An abscess is basically an infection of the lamina.  Bacteria gets in, causes an infection and then white blood cells attack the infection.  Normally this would cause swelling but because this is in the hoof and the hoof cannot expand, pressure builds and results in pretty severe pain.  The purulent fluid (pus) that is the source of the pressure (product of the body fighting the infection) needs to find a way out.  Generally it takes the easiest path which could either be a hole in the hoof…

Continue

West Nile Disease

Posted on June 24, 2011 at 9:00am 0 Comments

Given that it's mosquito season, what better than to post on Medical Monday about West Nile Disease.  (I imagine that if this was being narrated aloud, "West Nile Disease" would be all echo-y and have ominous tones playing in the background - da da daaaa.)



Symptoms (can include):

  • listlessness, change in behaviour
  • muscle twitches 
  • lack of coordination
  • limb weakness
  • partial paralysis, inability to get…
Continue

Tetanus (aka Lockjaw)

Posted on June 22, 2011 at 9:00am 0 Comments

I wanted to do an article on tetanus because, if you’re like me, you always get your horse vaccinated against it but it’s become so automatic that you’ve kind of forgotten what tetanus is exactly – the finer points of the disease, if you will.
Tetanus can occur when a wound becomes infected with the Clostridium tetani bacterium – which is naturally found in soil and animal feces.  This bacterium produces a powerful neurotoxin which results in muscle contraction and…
Continue

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At 9:16pm on December 25, 2010, Lexi said…
that x mas video with the horse was so funny!
At 9:22am on November 19, 2010, Melissa Monardo said…
Hi Horse Resource Network - Thanks for joining the OEF group! Please feel free to use the group to ask questions, post comments, share ideas, etc..
At 2:30pm on November 1, 2010, Barnmice Media said…
Welcome to Barnmice!
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