Preparation and management can stop Strangles from suffocating your racing schedule.

Equine leg care and soundness are critical to helping your horses work well over the long haul.

   Soundness goes back to having a balanced total program for your barrel horse. It involves riding right, proper diet and exercise, as well as good veterinary care, dentistry and chiropractic care. The overall health of the horse affects soundness, both mental and physical.

   My advice is if you suspect something is not right with your horse, then get a second opinion from a qualified professional. A veterinarian will look at lameness with a trained, educated eye. If you feel that a horse is off, it’s a good idea to take the horse sooner than later to someone trained to diagnose the problem.