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When we hear the word “choke,” the first thing that comes to mind is a person choking on food. For humans, this is an emergency, as the airways are blocked and prevent the person from being able to breath. Choke in horses is a slightly different situation than with people. When a horse chokes, their…
As the years go by, a term that seems to pop up more and more often among horse owners is Equine Metabolic Syndrome (EMS). Had you asked me 5 years ago what Equine Metabolic Syndrome was, I would have answered that I hadn’t the slightest clue what you were talking about. But, as we continue…
With awareness surrounding horse rescue on the rise, more and more people are looking at rescuing a horse rather than buying in the traditional manner. Horse rescue is not a decision that should be taken lightly. Rescuing should be done responsibly, and potential owners should educate themselves to the best of their ability. When rescuing,…
If you’ve just adopted a rescue horse, you go girlfriend! Rescue horses are the best. You may be wondering how to best take care of them and make sure they have everything they need. I’ve adopted many rescues through agencies and individuals so over the years I’ve developed an idea of what to do with…
Have you heard of Kissing Spine or, in layman’s terms, back pain in horses? Often without any clinical signs, Kissing Spine is a medical condition when two or more bony projections in a horse’s vertebrae overlap or touch, hence the name. The exact cause of this disease in horses is not yet fully understood, but…
