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Weekend Wellness: Understanding Equine Kissing Spines

September 22, 2023DeAnn SloanSponsoredEtalon DX, Kissing SpinesComments Off on Weekend Wellness: Understanding Equine Kissing Spines

Weekend Wellness: Be a Responsible Horse Owner This Autumn and Winter

September 15, 2023DeAnn SloanSponsoredEquine Wellness, H&C TVComments Off on Weekend Wellness: Be a Responsible Horse Owner This Autumn and Winter

The bite of fall is in the air, which means the seasons are changing and it’s time to prepare for a healthier horse as winter weather rolls in. Here are some tips on helping your horse in the colder seasons. →

Weekend Wellness: Air Quality and Your Horse’s Lungs

August 11, 2023DeAnn SloanEdited Press Release#WEEKEND WELLNESS, Equine Asthma, Equine GuelphComments Off on Weekend Wellness: Air Quality and Your Horse’s Lungs

Air quality and air pollution can have a huge impact on your horse’s lungs. It can lead to equine asthma and can mean trouble for your horse. Read on for more: →

Weekend Wellness: Plan for Future Hay Needs Now

August 4, 2023DeAnn SloanEdited Press Release#HAY, #WEEKEND WELLNESSComments Off on Weekend Wellness: Plan for Future Hay Needs Now

It’s been a hot, hot summer in much of the U.S. Don’t get caught unprepared this winter! University of Kentucky specialists urge horse owners to plan mow for future hay needs. →

Weekend Wellness: Is Your Horse’s Stance Balanced?

July 14, 2023DeAnn SloanBook ExcerptBook excerpt, Trafalgar SquareComments Off on Weekend Wellness: Is Your Horse’s Stance Balanced?

Weekend Wellness: Is Your Sport Horse Ready to Go Barefoot?

June 16, 2023DeAnn SloanEdited Press Release#WEEKEND WELLNESS, HaygainComments Off on Weekend Wellness: Is Your Sport Horse Ready to Go Barefoot?

Haygain recently released a new Horse Owner’s Guide. Among other things, they help horse owners navigate the question of going barefoot. Read on for more: →

Weekend Wellness: 5 Benefits of Rotational Grazing for Horses

May 19, 2023DeAnn SloanJames Gibbon#WEEKEND WELLNESS, Equine Wellness, Pasture ManagementComments Off on Weekend Wellness: 5 Benefits of Rotational Grazing for Horses

Rotational grazing is recognized as one of the most effective and sustainable ways to manage pastures for livestock — that applies to horses as well. Here are five reasons why rotational grazing can benefit your horses: →

Weekend Wellness: How To Check Your Horse’s Vital Signs

January 6, 2023Marcella GruchalakMarcella Gruchalak#WEEKEND WELLNESS, Equine WellnessComments Off on Weekend Wellness: How To Check Your Horse’s Vital Signs

Whether you’re out on the trail for several miles or competing in the ring on a hot day, knowing how to check your horse’s vital signs could come in handy — and it’s something every equestrian should know. →

Weekend Wellness: Water Works for Horses!

June 24, 2022DeAnn SloanKim F. Miller, Sponsored#WEEKEND WELLNESS, HaygainComments Off on Weekend Wellness: Water Works for Horses!

Swimming and aquatreadmill work take center stage at educational event for owners who prioritize their horses’ peak performance, health and well-being. →

Weekend Wellness: The Role of the Hind Gut in Laminitis

May 27, 2022DeAnn SloanEdited Press Release#WEEKEND WELLNESS, LaminitisComments Off on Weekend Wellness: The Role of the Hind Gut in Laminitis

A lot of attention has been directed to bacterial endotoxins, MMP enzyme activators, and fructan or starch fermentation as factors in laminitis, but how much are they really involved? →

Weekend Wellness: The Equine Respiratory System and Disease Prevention

March 11, 2022DeAnn SloanKim F. Miller, Sponsored#WEEKEND WELLNESS, HaygainComments Off on Weekend Wellness: The Equine Respiratory System and Disease Prevention

The equine respiratory system plays a huge role in disease prevention — and in more ways than people believe. Learn more: →

Weekend Wellness: Equine Asthma Causes are Everywhere!

August 7, 2021DeAnn SloanSponsoredEquine Asthma, HaygainComments Off on Weekend Wellness: Equine Asthma Causes are Everywhere!

Equine asthma, in some form or another, is an incredibly common ailment. Find out what causes it and what you can do to prevent it. →

Weekend Wellness: 7 Fly Control Tips

May 28, 2021DeAnn SloanContributor#WEEKEND WELLNESS, fly controlComments Off on Weekend Wellness: 7 Fly Control Tips

There’s no doubt about it — warmer weather has arrived in the Northern Hemisphere, which means flies have hatched and are ready and willing to bug the living crap out of our horses. Here are seven fly control tips to keep your horses happy and healthy. →

Weekend Wellness: Equine Guelph Offers New Industry Certificate

April 23, 2021DeAnn SloanEdited Press Release#EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS, #WEEKEND WELLNESS, Equine GuelphComments Off on Weekend Wellness: Equine Guelph Offers New Industry Certificate

Preparedness is essential with the unexpected occurs. That’s why Equine Guelph has decided to offer a new industry certificate in Equine Emergency Preparedness. →

Weekend Wellness: What to Expect During Equine Dental Exams

March 5, 2021DeAnn SloanEdited Press Release#DENTAL, #WEEKEND WELLNESSComments Off on Weekend Wellness: What to Expect During Equine Dental Exams

These safe, routine procedures will keep your horse feeling its best all year long. →

Weekend Wellness: Insulin and Weight

February 26, 2021DeAnn SloanEdited Press Release#WEEKEND WELLNESS, EMS, Equine Wellness, InsulinComments Off on Weekend Wellness: Insulin and Weight

Does obesity cause insulin problems in horses? Dr. Eleanor Kellon, VMD, addresses just this and the answer may surprise you. →

Weekend Wellness: Winter Water Woes and Colic Prevention

January 29, 2021DeAnn SloanContributor#WEEKEND WELLNESS, Equine GuelphComments Off on Weekend Wellness: Winter Water Woes and Colic Prevention

For horse owners, nothing is more frightening than hearing the word  COLIC! Winter is an important season to focus on colic prevention and ward off water woes that can lead to impaction in the equine gut.   →

Weekend Wellness: Winter Hoof Pain

January 8, 2021DeAnn SloanContributor#WEEKEND WELLNESSComments Off on Weekend Wellness: Winter Hoof Pain

Some horses suffer from hoof pain in cold weather. Even though the condition is temporary, it is still painful. Fortunately, there are ways to manage the issue. →

Weekend Wellness: Caring for Our Seniors’ Hooves

December 4, 2020DeAnn SloanContributor#seniorhorse, #WEEKEND WELLNESSComments Off on Weekend Wellness: Caring for Our Seniors’ Hooves

If you have a senior horse, you know their needs can be much different than those of your younger horses. This is definitely true of their hoof care. Equine Guelph brings us more information on how to go about caring for your senior horse’s hooves. →

Weekend Wellness: Air Quality in the Barn

November 13, 2020DeAnn SloanContributor#WEEKEND WELLNESSComments Off on Weekend Wellness: Air Quality in the Barn

Keeping your horses breathing easy is a key part of their overall well-being. →

Weekend Wellness: Smoke Coping Strategies

September 25, 2020DeAnn SloanContributor#WEEKEND WELLNESS, Smoke, WildfiresComments Off on Weekend Wellness: Smoke Coping Strategies

With smoke from fires on the west coast affecting people globally, knowing the best way for your horses to cope with it is key. Nan Meek and Kim Miller from Haygain offer these tips. →

Weekend Wellness: 7 Tips on Equine Conditioning With Biomechanics

May 17, 2020DeAnn SloanDeAnn Long Sloan#CONDITIONING, #WEEKEND WELLNESSComments Off on Weekend Wellness: 7 Tips on Equine Conditioning With Biomechanics

Bringing a horse into work requires careful consideration of  biomechanics and how to introduce a workload properly. Here’s what Dr. Hilary Clayton had to say on the matter in an interview with Equine Guelph. →

Weekend Wellness: Equine Asthma

May 2, 2020DeAnn SloanPress Release#WEEKEND WELLNESS, Equine Asthma, HaygainComments Off on Weekend Wellness: Equine Asthma

May is National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month, so it’s timely that we take a closer look at equine asthma. →

Weekend Wellness: New Treatment for Joint Infections

April 19, 2020DeAnn SloanPress Release#JOINT HEALTH, #WEEKEND WELLNESSComments Off on Weekend Wellness: New Treatment for Joint Infections

A new therapy could combat persistent joint infections in horses. →

Weekend Wellness: For the Love of the Horse Webinar

April 11, 2020DeAnn SloanLynn Mueller#WEBINAR, #WEEKEND WELLNESS, For the love of the horseComments Off on Weekend Wellness: For the Love of the Horse Webinar

A new free webinar is launching  this weekend to help keep horse owners informed. This week the topic is the back issues in performance horses with Dr. Kent Allen, DVM. Don’t miss it! →

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