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Recognizing Laminitis ie. founder in horses

Recognizing Laminitis (commonly called founder) Laminitis is an acute and painful inflammation or edema in the laminae of the hoof. It can occur in all four feet; most commonly affects only the front feet, and may occasionally be seen in the hind feet... Read >

AMERICAN CREAM DRAFT HORSE BREED INFO

Origin and History: The American Cream Draft Horse was named and the breed association was founded in 1944 by Mr. C.T. Reierson of Hardin County, Iowa. Mr. Reierson had taken interest in several cream colored horses in the 1930’s and started gathering th... Read >

THE AKHAL TEKE HORSE

Origin and History: The Akhal-Teke descends from the Turkmene horse, which is believed to be of Scythian type. Originally bred as war and raiding horses, the Akhal-Teke remains a powerful and sure-footed horse that exhibits excellent stamina and enduranc... Read >