Case Report – Extensor tendon injury
Our case we are discussing this week is ‘Indi’, who unfortunately wounded her hind limb in a fence, not only damaging the skin but also severing the long digital extensor tendon. The extensor tendon(s), which are located on the front of the cannon bone in...
Common Dental Problems
There is no better time than spring to get a jump start on your horse’s oral health. While most horse owners are familiar with the sings of severe dental disease like feed dropping, foul breath, unexplained weight loss, and colic, many are unaware that...
Understanding Laminitis (Founder)
Laminitis, or “Founder” as it is often known as, is unfortunately a condition that is seen too commonly in horses, occurring in any horse regardless of breed, use, or activity. Having said this, mature horses and ponies are often...
Spring Routine Health Checks Discount
For ALL OF SPRING From the 1st of September through to the 30th November Southwest Equine will be conducting routine circuit visits to offer Health checks, vaccinations and de-worming, at a discounted price.
An offer not to be missed …
Arthritis
Osteoarthritis (arthritis) is a very complex disease that affects a large proportion of the horse population. Because of this, joint support for horses is extremely important regardless of age, and type of activity you and your horse partake in …
eNews Sign-Up Winner
Congratulations to Shirley Drake for winning our eNewsletter Sign-up competition. Shirley subscribed to our eNewsletter in April 2017 and has waited patiently for the launch of Southwest Equine and our first eNewsletter …