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Category Archives: Horse Health Care
Finding Nutritional Value!
This past year, McKee-Pownall has started doing nutrition consultations for patients with specific medical or performance issues. We’ve found it to be very helpful to provide some medical guidance for our clients and patients, and rewarding to work together with … Continue reading
Head it Off at the Pass- Preventative Preparations for Show Season
As we prepare for show season, most riders think of extra lessons, fitting up their eventers with conditioning programs and trailering in to school at different arenas and venues and buying new accessories and gear. As a vet, my perspective is a little different, as I think of the ramped up work load as an extra stress/strain on joints and muscles, vaccination, deworming, nutrition and dental floating. Just as people are getting geared up for bikini season with extra training sessions and if we’re lucky, a new wardrobe, so are our horsey companions. However, they aren’t getting prepped to lay on a sandy beach with a cold beer, they’re getting ready to work harder in the summer heat! Continue reading
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