Bella, a 16-year-old American Quarter Horse mare, has historically suffered from chronic hind limb issues. She was previously diagnosed with bilateral osteoarthritis of the lower tarsal joints (hock), but intra-articular medication had failed to significantly improve her lameness on the right hind.

Most competitive horses experience quite a few big changes in their lives. They will change barns, find new owners, work with different trainers and learn new skills or disciplines. Upsets in their routine can cause stress, which contributes to performance-robbing equine stomach ulcers.1

SURPASS is the only FDA-approved topical non-steroidal, anti-inflammatory cream indicated for the control of pain and inflammation associated with osteoarthritis (OA) (hock, knee, fetlock and pastern) in horses. SURPASS is a targeted therapy that delivers relief when and where your horse needs it

The intent of the article is to warn of the danger of pasture in the springtime. The emphasis is on fructan; suggested to be the causal agent in pasture-associated laminitis. There is a comment that fructans “appear to cause increases in blood insulin” and a concern that pasture fructans may “…cause a response that is similar to what happens when starch reaches the hindgut; they trigger acid production, a drop in pH, and a chain-reaction that might result in laminitis.”

#3- Move the air- Fans are a great way to keep air moving in the barn, but your horse will benefit most if the fan is pulling hot air out of the stall, not pushing hot air into the stall.

The ARK Equine Import Quarantine will be the first of its kind in the United States. The ARK’s equine import facility will provide the highest level of care for equine “guests.” Amenities include: 48 stalls with individual climate controlled advanced HEPA filtered HVAC system; 12 x 12 individual stalls with 100% air exchange and negative pressure; adjustable stall lighting to simulate night and day to allow horses to rest; veterinarian coverage 24/7, and more.

“The types of behaviors that are commonly reported as ‘unwanted’ include aggression, sexual-like behavior, and resentment or unwillingness to work or perform. All of these can have an adverse effect on training and performance at competition or racing, and can impact the safety of riders and handlers.”

For more than forty years, horses with catastrophic injuries have woken up in New Bolton Center’s pool. It remains the single best technique for anesthetic recovery of the seriously injured horse, providing a chance to safely recover strength, coordination, and awareness.