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On-line Horse Care Guide

Hawthorne Products provides this On-line Horse Care Guide to help you select the right product to properly treat your equine ailment and guide you step-by-step through the application and treatment process. Early recognition and treatment of equine ailments can, in many cases, greatly reduce the trauma and lay-up time. Therefore, a supply of Hawthorne Products should always be kept on hand.

For years, our products have been considered "stable secrets" by many top trainers. Now, they are available to anyone who cares for their horses; and you may purchase these high quality medications and use them as a prevention or treatment whenever necessary. With Hawthorne Products, you can help your horses reach and maintain their peak performance.

The horse care products manufactured by Hawthorne Products contain all natural ingredients and are formulated to provide a wide range of treatment potencies based on the severity of the ailment. As a result of our natural ingredients, you can use our products right before racing, competing or eventing.

Some equine products require scurfing or irritation in the healing process, which some of our products provide. Such scurfing or irritation may not occur for three or four days after the initial medicinal application. Light-skinned horses (chestnuts or greys) will scurf or irritate more easily than darker-skinned horses. Since pores of horses' skin open up during hard workouts or on very warm days, treatments will be more penetrating and therefore stronger if the horse is not completely cooled out. Caution should always be taken to avoid overtreatment; and, if the ailment or trauma persists, you should immediately consult your veterinarian.

If you need further assistance on ailments, please contact us Horse Care Advice.

Index of Ailments

[ Bog Spavin ] [ Bowed Tendons ] [ Bucked Shins ] [ Curbs ] [ Osselets ] [ Pop Knees ] [ Ringbone ] [ Splints ] [ Stocking Up ] [ Suspensory Ligaments ] [ Thrush ] [ Wind Puffs ] [ Bronchial Congestion / Throat Irritation ] [ Sore or Bruised Hooves ]

You should check here for the proper use of Hawthorne Products in regard to the aforementioned ailments.

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--- Bog Spavin --- Definition/Symptom:

Overproduction of synovial fluid in the joint capsule of the hock.

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Caused by:

Faulty conformation; strains; sprains resulting from rapid turning and quick stops; deficient nutrition; insufficient levels of vitamins A and D, calcium and phosphorus.

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Bowed Tendons

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Definition/Symptom:

Tendon damage causing inflammation. Tendonitis involves the inflammation of the tendon only. In tendosynvitis the tendon and the sheath are affected. Swelling and heat indicate new injury.

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Caused by:

Overexertion; muscular fatigue; misstep.

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Bucked Shins

Definitions/Symptoms:

Periostitis, which is the inflammation of the bone covering on the front side of the cannon bone. The front of the cannon bone will feel warm.

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Caused by:

Strenuous physical activity. Continuous exercise will increase lameness and cause a choppy gait.

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Curbs

Definitions/Symptoms:

Thickening of the plantar tarsal ligament, which starts just under the point of the hock and runs to the head of the cannon bone. An enlargement below the point of the hock can be observed.

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Caused by:

A rupture due to injury or strain.

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Osselets

Definition/Symptoms:

Inflammation of the joint capsule in the fetlock joint is referred to as "green" osselets. When the condition becomes chronic, which results in abnormal new bone growth, it is termed "true" osselets.

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Caused by:

Concussion; too-frequent racing of young horses.

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Pop Knees

Description/Symptoms:

The acute inflammation of carus (knee) carpitis. New bone growth will occur when left untreated and the ailment will become chronic.

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Caused by:

Race horses under heavy training are susceptible if not properly conditioned. Poor conformation can also contribute to the condition.

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Ringbone

Description/Symptoms:

Bony enlargements below the fetlock. More common in forelegs.

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Caused by:

Direct injury;blows and cuts.

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Splints

Definition/Symptoms:

Hard swelling in the splint bone area.

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Caused by:

Concussion or direct trauma. Poor conformation and nutrition imbalance also contribute.

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Stocking Up

Definition/Symptoms:

Inhibited return of blood flow in lower legs.

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Caused by:

Lack of muscular activity, which results in fluid accumulation.

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Suspensory Ligaments

Definition/Symptoms:

The broad elasticized band of tissue behind and attached to the lower row of carpal bones and sesamoid bones of the fetlock. Look for swelling, edema, pain and sometimes lameness.

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Caused by:

Sprain, injury or strain.