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Hoof Care is Important All Year Long

SmartPak offers advice and solutions to help your horse battle winter hoof woes   PLYMOUTH, MA – February 7, 2017 – As the saying goes, “no hoof, no horse.” Hooves are to horses as foundations are to houses – they’re the base everything else is built on. And just like …

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Use Your Stethoscope Before You Need It!

By Dr. Juliet M. Getty   Your emergency kit likely includes a stethoscope – a highly valuable piece of equipment during any urgent health situation. Knowing your horse’s normal heart rate and gut sounds beforehand will allow you to better assess the seriousness of the situation — so use your stethoscope now. A …

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Treating Wounds

February 2017

First Do No Harm by Dave Sauter, DVM   Diligent horse owners can help prevent serious injuries and wounds in their horses. Proper fencing, building maintenance, and being attentive to potentially dangerous objects is an essential part of horsemanship. Despite our best efforts, wounds still happen. Wound treatment knowledge and …

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Horse hoof health & nutrition: Balance is key

Nutrition affects your horse’s hooves, but balance is essential for hoof health.   Shoreview, Minn. [January 9, 2017] – The need for balance seems to arise in every aspect of horse riding and ownership. Your trainer will push for a balanced ride. Your farrier will trim and shoe for a …

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Winter Freedom

January 2017

Horses Need Room to Move in All Seasons by Juliet M. Getty, Ph.D   Brrr! It’s cold! Time to take that heavy jacket out of the closet. And time to prepare the barn! Put in extra soft bedding, perhaps some nice relaxing music. Close the windows. Maybe even get those heaters …

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Breathing Heavy: Looking at Heaves

By Jennifer Roberts   We have all had a hard time catching our breath from time to time, but can you imagine if that happened on a consistent basis? For horses with heaves, a disease much like asthma in humans, difficulties in breathing is a fact of life. And, much …

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Show Smart – Be Aware of Virus Outbreaks

Horse trailer packed. Check. Tack cleaned. Check. Show clothes ready to go. Check. You’re eager to hit the road for the next horse show, but do you know what could be waiting for you when you get there? With a lot to think about for show preparation, checking for equine …

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