Horse Journal - September 2002

September 2002

You’ll Pay For Comfort In Stall Mats
ProMat Comfort Stall is the cat’s meow in comfort, and Protector Loc is the stall mats Best Buy.

Spice Up Your Pain Relief
Capsaicin — the stuff found in chili powder — has come into its own as a topical pain reliever, using a weaker concentration and soothing bases.

Winter Turnouts: It’s All Fit
That may seem obvious, but guess what size you think your horse wears and then pull out the tape measure. You may be surprised.

You Can Become A Hind-End Lameness Sleuth
The more clues you give your vet about your horse’s movement and attitude changes, the better the chance of a firm diagnosis.

Manage Your Fall Pastures
While we all maximize pasture and minimize hay, overgrazing is dangerous not only to pasture health but possibly to your horse as well.