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Unfortunately, as you may have experienced… if you own a horse, at some point they are likely to be lame and need a veterinary lameness exam. But what do veterinarians do in a lameness exam … and WHAT IN THE WORLD are they looking at?A lameness exam is a systematic process which simply put, establishes if the horse is experiencing pain, and where the pain is coming from. This process is often …

Dealing with saddle fit issues can be more than frustrating to a rider. Trying to find a saddle that the rider loves AND that shows love to the horse can even seem impossible! We all know that a saddle needs to fit our horse, but what is the anatomy underneath it that makes this true?No matter the kind of riding, saddles are designed to fit onto the thoracic region of a horse’s back. The thorac …

Take a quick moment to breathe in as deep as you possibly can. Let your lungs keep expanding until it becomes difficult to inhale any further. Once you've reached that point, let it out slowly and repeat (unless you're starting to feel lightheaded). Try to focus on the amount of air entering and exiting your lungs with each breath.Now, take a few "normal" breaths. Again, notice how much air yo …

This content was written by Joyce Harman, DVM, Harmany Equine, and is being shared with permission. As we all get stuck inside or at home more than we normally are, it's important to figure out how take care of ourselves, our family, and our animals. Since we may have more time than usual at home, how about some extra dog walks out in nature (great social distancing…walking in nature and n …