Horse Lungs vs. Human Lungs | Learn About Horse Lung Health
Apr 14th 2020
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
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Tips to Help Horses and Riders During COVID-19
Mar 28th 2020
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
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Tips to Safely Exercise Horses in Winter
Nov 18th 2019
While horses and humans alike
can appreciate a little break from the hot and humid days of summer, if
inadequately prepared for the colder temps ahead, winter can be a rude
awakening for both you and your horse.In this post, we will touch on some of the challenges
that wintertime exercise can pose to your horse's health and safety and include
tips to combat each of these challenges. Warm-ups
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Preparing for Colder Weather
Oct 23rd 2019
It's that
time of year again in the northern hemisphere- the temps are dropping and the
winds are growing colder - and while many of us hate coming to terms with the
end of the lazy, hazy dog days of summer, it's our job and responsibility to
help our horses make the transition from warmer to cooler weather. We explore some necessary tips and tactics for keeping your horse
happy and health
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