Ask the Vet - Head shaking, electrolytes, what to feed horses, and more!

Ask the Vet - Head shaking, electrolytes, what to feed horses, and more! - July 2017

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You asked, we answered! In this episode of our monthly series, Ask the Vet, Dr. Lydia Gray and SmartPaker Sarah answer your questions about head shaking, how to know if your horse needs electrolytes, caring for an older horse vs a younger horse, how to know what to feed a new horse, and decreasing your horse's stress when moving barns.
Additional reading/watching material mentioned in the video:
Ask the Vet Playlist: • Ask the Vet individual...
Horse Health Library Videos: www.smartpakequine.com/learn-...
How to read feed labels:
The Scoop on Grain: www.smartpakequine.com/learn-...
Interpreting the Guaranteed Analysis on Feed Labels: • Ask the Vet - Interpre...
Hay Analysis:
Nutritional Requirements for Horses: www.smartpakequine.com/learn-...
Body Condition Scoring:
Using the Henneke Horse Body Condition Scoring System: • Using the Henneke Hors...
Assessing Body Condition Scoring in Horses: • SmartPak Barn Field Tr...
Using the Horse Body Condition Scoring System: www.smartpakequine.com/learn-...
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Questions answered in this episode:
1. How do I know if I need to give my horse electrolytes after an intense ride on a hot day?
2. Are there certain things you would recommend more for older horses versus younger horses? Why? Examples are cold hosing, longer warm-ups, stretching before a ride, etc.
3. If you are getting a new horse…how do you figure out what to feed?
4. When moving barns, what precautions can you take to decrease your horse’s stress and make it as seamless as possible?
5. What do you do when your horse constantly shakes and has sensitive ears, but there is no sign of mites?

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@michellechapman6036 7 жыл бұрын

Is mowing paddocks with a lawn mower that leaves grass clippings behind harmful to the horses who live in the paddock? How long should they stay off the paddock after it has been mowed? #askthevetvideo

@GuardianAngelEquine 7 жыл бұрын

I have a question because I see a lot of misuse with tie downs andget confused with different answers. Could you answer how a tie down actually works and the pros and cons with them??? thanks!

@honestlyem4760 7 жыл бұрын

FIRST COMMENT!!! Your answers were very helpful, Doctor!

@johnnaott7088 7 жыл бұрын

i have a question about supplements. can you answer the question, what are the best supplements for barrel horses? I have a 14 year old morgan cross that i am starting with barrels. Before i got her, she sat in a field for about years with little human interaction. Thank you!

@audreywilliams852 4 жыл бұрын

How do get the sacral on my horse to gain weight or fill in.

@gracechambers2276 7 жыл бұрын

My horse can frequently have what looks like a slight runny nose during the warmer months. The "snot" is never bloody and is always clear with no odor. Is this a normal occurrence in horses? P.S. My horse lives outside 24/7 in a large grassy paddock during the summer. #askthevetvideo