Improving Joint Health for Optimum Performance

Any place in the horse’s body where 2 of its 205 bones meet is considered a joint. There are three types of joints: fibrous joints, which harden and become immobile as the horse matures, cartilaginous joints, which are slightly movable (such as the joints between the vertebrae), and synovial joints, which are highly movable and […]

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Amaferm & High Altitude: Keeping Your Horse at Peak Performance

Regardless of their fitness level, many horses may not perform the same at high altitudes as they would at sea level. Although it seems to effect horses somewhat less than humans, altitude begins to take its toll on horses above 5,000 feet and is prominent above 7,000 feet. At high altitude the air pressure is […]

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The Importance of Floating Horse’s Teeth on Time

As horse owners, there are several reasons why we need to be aware of our horse’s mouth and teeth and get them routine check ups from the dentist. Horses are herbivores and as such, their teeth are designed for chewing on coarse grasses. The mastication (chewing and grinding) process naturally wears down teeth, so horses’ teeth […]

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Traveling Preparation

Summer is here and for many of us that means shipping our horses to and from events. Whether your trip is 10 minutes or 10 hours, hauling can be a stressful experience for horses. During shipping, horses often become dehydrated and begin to lose body condition. In fact, one study found that on average a horse […]

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