People sometimes ask if there are exercises to strengthen a particular joint. The short answer is No. A joint is the connecting point of two bones (officially called an articulation). The joint has fluid contained in a joint capsule, and lots of supporting fascia and other tissue. A joint itself cannot be strengthened because it’s not made of anything that … Read More
Coughing during warmup?
Any horse can cough during warmup. Especially if it’s hot, dry, or dusty. But what if the horse always coughs during warmup, just at the beginning? Is that normal? Julie was telling me about her horse, “Cal”, as we walked down the aisleway. We could see Cal ahead, sticking his chestnut head over the door and nickering. “Cal is mostly … Read More
Karen Rohlf’s Podcast: An Interview with Dr. Tucker – Transcript
Subject Timestamps: 03:47 – Holistic vs traditional veterinarian 06:39 – Should horses wiggle? 10:51 – What exactly is TBT? 22:10 – Dr. Tucker’s Biggest pet peeve You can listen to the entire Podcast here: Karen Rohlf’s Podcast [00:00:00.115] – Karen Rohlf In this episode, I’ll speak with Dr. Renee Tucker. She is a doctor of … Read More
6 months in stall?!? What possible reason….
This must be a mistake. They can’t have kept a horse in a stall for 16 months. Especially not a seven year old Arabian stallion! I tried to avoid looking shocked and horrified. But the owner’s face confirmed it. You know how a person can have such an “overcontrolled” expression, that you know they’re about to break down in tears? … Read More
The dog broke my wrist
Ever have a problem that keeps coming back? Are you suspicious that the real underlying cause may be eluding you (or your vet)? The following is an example of just such a thing. The dog broke my wrist One time I fell forward while playing tug with a Great Dane. Yep, he won. But after I fell forward … Read More
