Concrete is hardly an ideal surface for fast work but, yes, horses can canter and even gallop on pavement and not be harmed. The concussion from the hard surface will cause more stress on their legs than grass or earth Read more…
Horse owners may find administration easier if the bute powder is mixed with 2 teaspoonfuls of puréed apple sauce, loaded into a 25-cc syringe and administered into the back of the horse’s mouth. All medication must be given as directed Read more…
MRI is most often used to image the horse’s foot and distal limb but images can be taken as far up to and including the hock and carpus, using the standing low field system. Prior to an MRI scan your Read more…
between 1-3 hours. The scan takes between 1-3 hours, depending on the area of interest, and does not require a general anaesthetic, though the horse cannot be discharged until the following day, when it is no longer radioactive. How long Read more…
The number one reason for needing an MRI scan is equine lameness. There are many factors that can cause this painful condition, such as issues with the soft tissue structure and bone injuries. Diagnosing lameness requires a keen understanding of Read more…
Nuclear scintigraphy, or bone scan, is a diagnostic tool used to localize orthopedic conditions in horses such as bone fractures, joint inflammation, osteoarthritis and other injuries that may cause lameness or poor performance. What can be diagnosed from a bone Read more…
Evaluation of the Hoof Capsule A detailed morphological examination of the foot should begin with observing the horse in motion, both going away from and toward the examiner, on a firm, flat surface to note the landing pattern. The foot Read more…
When your horse paws or digs with their front hooves, they might be trying to tell you something. They may be trying to get your attention, expressing feelings of stress or impatience, or even trying to relieve pain. This common, Read more…
The RCMP breeds its own horses, which are black and 16-17 hands high. Until recently, they were 3-4 to 7-8 Thoroughbred, but in 1989, Hanoverians were purchased to improve bloodlines. The young horses begin basic training at three years of Read more…
Our Recommendation: Wood breathes well and does not absorb or conduct heat as aluminum does. 2×6 wood boards are readily available at local lumber stores and are easier to repair if needed. High-quality 5/8th-inch mats cover the floor to provide Read more…