Swayback, also known clinically as lordosis, refers to abnormal bent-back postures in humans and in quadrupeds, especially horses. Extreme lordosis can cause physical damage to the spinal cord and associated ligaments and tendons which can lead to severe pain. Is lordosis in horses painful? What it does: Lordosis, also known Read more…
The first horseman, a conqueror with a bow and crown, rides a white horse, which scholars sometimes interpret to symbolize Christ or the Antichrist; the second horseman is given a great sword and rides a red horse, symbolizing war and bloodshed; the third carries a balance scale, rides a black Read more…
Dexamethasone commonly is used in horses to treat allergic reactions such as respiratory allergies, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (heaves), hives, itching and inflammatory diseases including arthritis. What steroids do they give horses? The most commonly used parenterally-administered glucocorticoids in equine practice are prednisolone, dexamethasone, and triamcinolone acetonide. Can humans take Read more…
John Wayne. John Wayne Quotes Get off your horse and drink your milk. Who said get off your horse and milk it? John WayneJohn Wayne: Get off your Horse and Drink your Milk. What was John Wayne’s famous saying? 1. “Whoa, take ‘er easy there, Pilgrim.” 2. “Courage is being Read more…
Dormosedan Gel must be placed beneath the tongue of the horse. Unlike most oral veterinary products, this product is not meant to be swallowed. Swallowing could result in ineffectiveness. DormosedanGel does not provide analgesia. Can horses eat on DORMOSEDAN GEL? The gel is perfectly fine to use on any healthy Read more…
Among the equine stimulants are amphetamines, as well as the amphetamine-like drugs such as methylphenidate (Ritalin). Horses can also be medicated to win by relaxing them, and allowing the horse to run its best possible race or show with an appearance. What drugs do race horses get? Nearly all horses Read more…
Overwork causes catastrophic racehorse injuries. A horses’ body experiences repetitive use wear in their muscles and joints as they train and compete. This repeated wear leads to catastrophe for racehorses, more than 85% of catastrophic injuries result from preexisting conditions in a musculoskeletal-related fatality. Do horses like being raced? In Read more…
For the best results, allow adequate time (a minimum of 40 minutes) between administration of DORMOSEDAN GEL and beginning the procedure. In general, horses show sedative effects lasting approximately 90-180 minutes. Withhold food and water until the sedative effects of the product wear off. How long does it take for Read more…
Tail-swishing indicates tension in the horse, often from back pain or other orthopedic issues. Checking saddle fit and back health is a good place to start. Why does my horse swish his tail? Sometimes a horse will swish or “switch” his tail to lift a nagging fly off his hide. Read more…
Some racehorses are well taken care of – they live in comfortable facilities and receive outstanding treatment. But many horses are treated poorly; these animals are drugged, overworked, and generally abused. Is horse racing cruel to the horses? Racing exposes horses to significant risk of injury and sometimes, catastrophic injury Read more…