“Ten Common Problems with Horses that Catch People Out”
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This interview was previously published in 2019 Dr Melanie Quick 2 (494)
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“Ten Common Problems That Catch People Out”
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“Ten Common Problems That Catch People Out”
1. Hydration – colic/transport/performance/behaviour
2. Bad Behaviour – always poor training or pain, almost never bad temperament, 99% story
3. Saddle fit – finger rub, curvey broad back issue
4. Back pain – commonly saddles/falls/pull back
5. Lameness – never shoulders, rarely spine
6. Watch out for stifles in older horses (more than hocks)
7. Can’t have M/L imbalance in hind feet
8. Feet: Types of shoes, don’t trim frogs, trim bars level, shoeing interval
9. Bare feet: more commitment needed
10. Gassy Guts.
Time Stamp
00:042 – Background
01:17 – Introduction on topic
02:11 – 1. Hydration
08:04 – 2. Bad Behaviour
11:04 – 3. Saddle fit – finger rub, curvey broad back issue
14:54 – 4. Back pain – commonly saddles/falls/pull back
18:30 – 5. Lameness – never shoulders, rarely spine
21:36 – 6. Watch out for stifles in older horses (more than hocks)
23:14 – 7. Can’t have M/L imbalance in hind feet
25:31 – 8. Feet: Types of shoes, don’t trim frogs, trim bars level, shoeing interval
31:35 – 9. Bare feet: more commitment needed
33:45 – 10. Gassy Guts 40:45 – Contact details see below
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