The chiropractor/vet came out again for Angus. I was expecting more of a lameness exam, however Angus didnt even get out of the cross ties before the chiropractor immediately honed in on how sore Angus was in his hip muscles. Continue reading read more »
Angus was wonderful on the lunge today. He was reaching down and calmly trotting and cantering. I dont know if this is the Smart Calm Ultra kicking in, or is he happier on a longer side rein. I suspect its Continue reading read more »
I had my trainer evaluate Angus today to see if he was still off from yesterday. We started on the lunge with no side reins. Angus moved fine. There is no signs of lameness or short steps. We then put Continue reading read more »
My lesson on the big white steed, Cadence, went great. I could feel us getting more in tune with each other. My trainer let us go back up to a trot at the shoulder and haunches in and I was Continue reading read more »
From Jeremy D. Hubert, BVSc, MRCVS, Diplomate ACVS, Assistant Professor, Equine Surgery, Equine Health Studies Program, School of Veterinary Medicine, Louisiana State University Laboratory studies have shown that glucosamine appears to have stimulating effects upon cartilage cells, causing them to Continue reading read more »
While the chiropractor was working on Angus I mentioned that I had purchased joint supplements for him. I could tell by the reaction of both the vet and my trainer that they were not impressed. So, I asked the reasons Continue reading read more »
Angus was very good today. Yesterday his trainer rode him and worked on his taking hold of the outside rein and running crazy move. She thought it was more of an obstinace problem than a health problem and made it Continue reading read more »
Cadence was mildly lame in the front right foot during his vet exam. X-rays revealed one side of his coffin joint is compressed.The vet thought that simply trimming the other side of the hoof lower would help straighten the joint. Continue reading read more »
