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CHIROPRACTIC FOR YOUR HORSE

CHIROPRACTIC FOR YOUR HORSE
by Dr. Beverly Gordon

Often people have asked me, “Do you think Chiropractic will help my horse?” The answer is, “it depends on what you are trying to achieve with your horse”. We hear about horses receiving Chiropractic care for specific problems, most commonly with their back, but we also hear of horses that have regular Chiropractic adjustments to keep them performing well. So, when should you consider Chiropractic care for your horse? To better understand Chiropr… Continue

Posted on September 3, 2009 at 9:35am —

Happy Horses - Happy Riders

Can there be Equine Dentistry Without Drama? Geoff Tucker says YES!

By Larissa Cox

Geoff Tucker is a different kind of Equine Dentist. He has floated over 40,000 horse’s teeth using only hand tools and rarely uses sedatives. He uses good horsemanship and principles of respect to have the horse allow him to run his hands inside their mouths to feel each and every tooth. It is equine dentistry without powertools, equine dentistry without sedating horses, indeed, it is Equine Dentistry Without Drama™.

Why do you call your practice “Equine Dentistry Without Drama™… Continue

Posted on August 26, 2009 at 10:12am —

Happy Horses - Happy Riders

Zip-locked pennies to keep flies away?

We don't know for sure if it works, but here's a neat idea -- and it only cost 'pennies' to try it out! :)

The following was an email received by a ThinLine employee....



We went with some out of town friends to Sweety Pies on Sunday for breakfast, and we sat in the enclosed patio section beside the house. We happened to notice a couple of zip lock baggies pinned to a post and a wall. The bags were half filled with water, each contained 4 pennies, and they were zipped shut.. Naturally w… Continue

Posted on August 11, 2009 at 10:48am —

Happy Horses - Happy Riders

Around the Farm - Being Prepared for 4th of July

The time for vacations, lakes, beaches, BBQs, bikinis, and FIREWORKS is upon us. As horse owners, this can be a stressful time of year of keeping horses cool (see previous post), and pest free (see previous post).

The 4th of July brings in its own problems with loud bangs, bright flashes and screaming kids - none of which seem to agree with our horses. However, a little preparation goes a long way in making sure our equine friends are safe and secure during the 4th celebrations.

Here are a few… Continue

Posted on June 29, 2009 at 4:49pm —

Happy Horses - Happy Riders

Around the Farm - Keeping you and your horse cool in the summer heat

The summer sun is shining full force, and the heat is affecting all of us. Here are some useful tips for keeping you and your equine partners cool and comfortable in the summer heat. Feel free to add your own!


-Use common sense! The coolest parts of the days are early morning and late… Continue

Posted on June 29, 2009 at 12:30pm —

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