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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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