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Incidence Of Fecalith Obstruction Studied
Ponies, young horses and miniature horses are at higher risk for developing intestinal obstructions known as fecaliths, according to research from the University of California, Davis. Fecaliths are firm, ovalshaped accumulations of ingesta that form
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Maisie’s Curious Case Of Colic
On a bitter cold February night in Santa Fe, New Mexico, my husband burst into the house at 11 p.m. and told me my mare Maisie was sick. She hadn’t eaten her evening meal and seemed lethargic and dull. I had bought Maisie, a gray mare with kind eyes,
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Tail Function Testing
A prospective buyer might also request testing for tail function, because some trainers “block” a horse’s tail nerves to prevent wringing during competition. This practice is especially a concern for Western Pleasure or reining classes, where horses

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