Julie Winkel Talks About the Benefits of Cur-OST
Julie Winkel Talks About the Benefits of Cur-OST
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Click on the links below to visit some of the groups that we support and that support Cur-OST®! Shannon Peters Dressage Cassidy Sitton Eventing Beth Stelzleni Eventing Julie Winkel Horse Rescue of South Florida Blue Skies Rescue and Riding Academy Hof Marabunta (Silvia Rizzo Dressage)
Common Eye Conditions in the Horse
Eye conditions in the horse are extremely common, unfortunately, with many of them being traumatic in origin. The majority of equine eye or opthalmic conditions are considered emergencies not only due to potential loss of eye sight, but also due to potential secondary complications. Let’s review the most common conditions affecting the horse as well as some not so common situations, as well as discuss treatment options.
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It’s About the Whole Horse
In today’s equine world, there is so much focus on joint health and conditioning, that we tend to forget about the bigger picture. As a veterinarian, I see so much over use, almost bordering on abuse, of various pharmaceutical medications and equine joint supplements. So many people use them, that at times, I wonder if we are actually trying to manage a condition or more so if the increased use is more to follow what another is doing, almost making it a trend without purpose. Now, I will be honest and say that many of these equine supplements and medications can prove useful in certain situations, but overall, I feel they are being overused at times, trying to accomplish things they were never intended to do.
Equine Conformation and Impact on Soundness
Proper conformation in the horse is vital to athletic performance, but it doesn’t always have to be a limiting factor. In my years of practicing veterinary medicine and performing pre-purchase examinations, I have yet to encounter a ‘perfect’ horse in terms of conformation by book definition. Every horse is an individual with conformation often based on genetics passed on from dam or sire. We have to accept things for the way they are, understand that there will be some limitations but also that certain flaws will predispose more to injuries. We can try to minimize these occurrences, but an understanding as to why they happen is important.