First Aid Kit for Horses
by Cynthia Cooper I’m a big believer in being prepared and forewarned so apart from a fully stocked first aid kit, it’s important to have some good books on veterinary care. One of the best I’ve read...
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Mud Fever/Greasy Heel Treatment Tips
by Cynthia Cooper Mud Fever or greasy heal affects the lower limbs of our equine friends and may cause pain and swelling that is accompanied with crusty scabs of varying sizes. In serious cases the...
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Teeth Troubles and a Positive Outcome by Vanessa McDonald
I have owned Missy now for five years. The sad truth is that during those five years I have not got her teeth done. It was not meant to be neglect! I thought I was doing her a favour, protecting her...
View ArticleStringhalt is a common seasonal condition.
In Australia, stringhalt is commonly seen in summer and autumn as drought stressed pastures are overtaken with weeds such as false Dandelion (also known as Catsear or Flatweed) and Capeweed. Toxins...
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THE HEALING POWER OF HONEY on Severe Wounds
by Cynthia Cooper I’m always looking for natural alternatives when it comes to treating horses and I believe they can work well in conjunction with modern medicine. A while ago now, I had a yearling...
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Leg wound Healed with Honey
This foal fell over a fence and tore the skin, leaving a wound difficult to stitch. With the application of honey under a bandage fro the first 10 days, then without the bandage, it healed nicely....
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Heel wound healed with honey
When my quarter horse mare injured her heel (probably from a wire cut) it wasn’t possible to stitch this constantly moving and flexing part, so here’s the treatment process I followed to completely...
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Teeth Check Time
One of the few things horses and humans have in common is the need for annual check up with the dentist. In days gone by the farrier also practiced horse dentistry so it was easy to slot in a quick...
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