Reata Equine Hospital Originating from one of the first all equine veterinary practices in Weatherford, Texas, Reata Equine Hospital sets out to be different for a reason. To stay relevant and progressive in a county
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Category: Monthly Editorial
Equine Water Treadmill Exercise
Water treadmill exercise has many potential benefits when integrated into a training or rehabilitation programme, including an increase in range of movement of lower limbs, increased lumbar flexion, decreased impact shock, and an opportunity to
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Your First Horse Should Build Your Confidence
Everybody’s first horse should be a 23-year-old, one-eyed, crippled, ugly gelding. Think about the mental picture you get when you read that description. I think of an old ranch gelding that’s safe, quiet and has
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$40,000 Paid Out in AQHA Side Pot at BBR World Finals
These winners topped the open and futurity AQHA incentive races at the 2021 Better Barrel Races World Finals, besting nearly 600 entries. Nearly 600 entries took advantage of the American Quarter Horse Association side pots
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Taking the Frustration Out of Summer Skin Problems
Skin problems in horses are some of the most frustrating disorders to manage for both owner and veterinarian. Skin problems can disfigure a horse, and even can cause unsoundness. In addition, many skin diseases, such
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Understanding Equine Behavior
You’ve had your horse for a few years and have a great partnership with him, but do you really know him? Horses communicate to other horses and humans with their body language, which can sometimes
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Ask the Vet: Laminitis and Other Orthopedic Diseases
Question: I have a 14-year-old Standardbred that had surgery on his knees when he was younger. Is it possible that he will get arthritis in his knees when he gets older? If so, what are
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