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Nov 143 min read

Common Respiratory Conditions in Horses

What are some common respiratory conditions in horses and their treatments?

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Sep 214 min read

What is that lump?

Horses can develop lumps for various reasons. Here are some common causes:

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Windgalls and other lower leg swelling in Horses

Jul 183 min read

Windgalls and other lower leg swelling in Horses

Managing windgalls and other lower limb lameness in horses involves a combination of treatments and preventive measures.

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Improve Circulation, Flexibility and Muscle Health for Free

Jun 193 min read

Improve Circulation, Flexibility and Muscle Health for Free

We often see clients who have a professional equine masseur attend to their horses. They are prepared to stand there for an hour while...

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May 282 min read

Horse Health - 5 Low Hanging Fruits

When it comes to your horse's health, avoiding problems is much less painful, frustrating, distressing and cheaper than treating them....

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May 82 min read

Seedy Toe, or No?

Seedy toe, also known as white line disease, is a common hoof condition in horses. But does it come from the inside or the outside?

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Apr 266 min read

Fencing Basics

Fencing is the most fundamental part of horse keeping. These are the most common injuries arising from fencing.

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Mar 293 min read

Avoid the Vet Part 1

Aside from reproductive health, vets are only necessary when something is going wrong. Avoid reasons for a vet visit as much as possible.

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Mar 202 min read

Smell Your Horse's Feet

Horses with hoof thrush can be very lame. We have helped horses who were almost put down for chronic 'navicular' that actually had thrush.

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5 Considerations for Designing Horse Shelters

Feb 203 min read

5 Considerations for Designing Horse Shelters

What are the key factors to consider when planning horse shelters on your equine property?

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Feb 163 min read

The Case Against Pellets

At Sound Advice, we are frequently asked by clients which pelleted feed we recommend. That's like a parent asking whether we would...

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The Key to a Strong and Healthy Horse: Building Topline

Feb 103 min read

The Key to a Strong and Healthy Horse: Building Topline

A strong and well-developed topline not only enhances your horse's appearance but also plays a crucial role in overall performance and...

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Demystifying Oils: What's Good. What's Not

Jan 312 min read

Demystifying Oils: What's Good. What's Not

The important thing when considering oil for horses is that higher omega 3s are anti-inflammatory, and oils higher in omega 6s are...

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Jan 22 min read

What Is Tying-Up?

Rhabdomyolysis, commonly known as 'tying-up', is a muscle disorder that can cause severe pain, muscle stiffness, and difficulty walking...

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Dec 24, 20232 min read

What Not to Feed Your Horse

Proper nutrition plays a crucial role in your horse's health and well-being. The main source of calories for horses is forage. Avoiding...

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Universal Diet: What do we feed our own horses?

Dec 13, 20233 min read

Universal Diet: What do we feed our own horses?

Thank you to one of our subscribers for submitting this question. If you have a question, please reply to this email. We have 9 horses at...

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Dec 7, 20232 min read

There's a Natural Alternative to Bute.

Comparing Devil's Claw and MSM to Bute for Pain Relief in Horses When it comes to pain relief for horses, there are several options...

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Nov 21, 20232 min read

Want to Spend Less on Feed?

Here at Sound Advice we always encourage horse owners to provide the majority of their calories in the form of pasture or hay or some...

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Nov 5, 20231 min read

5 Tips for Beautiful Manes

Here are some tips for improving horse manes: Healthy hair starts on the inside: Your horse needs the right amount of protein, amino...

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Can We Treat Itch? Yes! What's the Secret?

Oct 5, 20233 min read

Can We Treat Itch? Yes! What's the Secret?

Queensland Itch, or sweet itch, also known as summer eczema or pruritus, is a common condition in horses that causes severe itching and...

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