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Inside the Thoroughbred Racehorse
We came across this fascinating documentary, by multiple award-winning Inside Nature's Giants series broadcast on Britain's Channel 4, about the thoroughbred racehorse. This documentary brings new insight into the biomechanics of a horse. Please note that the video does include a dissection and clips from a breeding farm, so you may want to review it before sharing it with younger audiences. The following is a link to a blog with more information and the video (refer to the post from Saturday January 7th, 2012). The second link is a link to YouTube where you may also play the video.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QsvS6gEBJuE
Winter Seminar Series Information
January -
Understanding Cushing's & Equine Metabolic Syndrome
We will be holding this seminar on January 25th, 2012. It will be held here at the AESAH clinic at 7 p.m. Space is limited so please call us at (907) 688-9303 or email info@aesah.com to reserve your spot as soon as possible.
This seminar is filling up fast only a few spots left as of Jan. 20th so please call ASAP if you would like to come!!
February -
Current Research on Laminitis and Problems of the Foot
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March -
Emergency Care
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Winter 2011-2012
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Quick Winter Tip for Horse Owners
Remember that measuring the amount of hay that you feed your horse in the winter helps to keep them warmer. The “heat increment” of hay – that is the physical heat released during digestion of hay – actually warms the horse from the inside out. Keep in mind that additional hay or roughage in the diet requires more water consumption too. Studies show that horses prefer warm water over cold so be sure to get your tank and water bucket heaters going. Always test for any electrical shorts. If your horse is not consuming at least 5-10 gallons of water per day or if there are any signs of dehydration (show skin pinch response, dry gums, or slow capillary refill time) you can wet down their food or give a bran mash. Start with about 1# of dry wheat bran and add enough warm water to make it at least oatmeal consistency or wetter. You can add a small amount of your horses favorite treat to make it more appealing. Consider a bran mash any time the weather changes drastically, the horses exercise level changes, or especially if the “apples” of the manure seem smaller and drier.
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