Innholdsfortegnelse for H&R Monthly November 2020 i Horse & Rider

Labored breathing can be a sign of recurrent airway obstruction (RAO), or heaves. Know what to look for, as early treatment is the key to managing this chronic lung condition. Horse heaves is chronic and can threaten your horse’s long-term health and performance. Learn the symptoms and treatment options for horses with heaves. That nagging little cough at the beginning of your rides, and that occasional runny nose could they mean your horse is suffering from heaves, or recurrent airway obstruction? Possibly. This condition, commonly known as heaves, is the most prevalent lung disease seen in horses. Horse heaves is chronic and can threaten your horse’s long-term health and performance. Although your horse’s heaves can’t be cured, and severe cases are difficult to manage, catching it early will help you…

Your normally free-moving horse has been a little choppy in his striding lately. You’ve noticed shortened steps, and even an occasional head nod when you work him on a small circle. Most recently, you saw him pointing one foot, then the other, when standing tied in the barn aisle. Heel pain? Diagnostics really count. Both of these problems will cause lameness in the foot, but will likely need vastly different treatments—the top’s targeted toward navicular-bone changes; the bottom’s aimed at soft-tissue injury. If you’ve been around horses for any length of time, this scenario will strike fear in your heart. Navicular isn’t a word you want to hear, and with these symptoms, you’re sure it’s coming. Not so fast. While it’s true the small navicular bone within your horse’s foot…

Step into the cooler seasons with a new fall-inspired outfit. Denim is a fashion staple that is both functional and fashionable. Whether you’re wearing this outfit to the barn or for date night, these Kelsea mid-rise trousers ($79.95; ariat.com) are the key piece for every fall outfit. Pair these jeans with an autumn-colored CR Ranchwear button-down shirt ($179; crranchwear.com) that catches your eye without being too bold. The red and leopard accents add a splash of color to the outfit for even more eye appeal. For additional color and extra warmth as the temperatures drop, tie the entire outfit together with a multi-colored feather wild rag ($38.95; cuculeathercompany.com) to wrap around your neck.…

NSAIDS (Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) NSAIDs help reduce inflammation and control pain. They’re likely to be a part of your horse’s treatment regardless of the underlying cause. The most common NSAIDs include phenylbutazone (bute), flunixin meglumine (Banamine®), and firocoxib (Equioxx®). Be sure always to follow your vet’s dosing instructions to avoid stomach ulcers or kidney damage. Systemic Joint Treatments If your horse’s coffin joint or navicular bursa is inflamed, your vet is likely to recommend medications that help improve the lubrication and nutrition of the joints. These most commonly include hyaluronic acid (Legend) given intravenously or polysulfated glycosaminoglycan (Adequan) given in the muscle. Your vet might also recommend oral supplements containing chondroitin sulfate or glucosamine. Joint Injection Again, if an inflamed coffin joint or navicular bursa is part of your horse’s…