Tag: Additional Reading

Tools and Techniques Available

Action Point: I want to become more aware of the options available for my horse if joint disease should happen.

Rational: In order to heal joint disease tools and programs need to be put in place. If I am aware of the techniques that my vet may take to diagnose the problem, I will be a more informed and knowledgeable owner. By having background knowledge I will also be able to ask more educated questions and have effective communication.

Steps to Achievement: In order to achieve this goal I need to make notes on a couple articles. I need to do more than just read the article because I personally find some of it too difficult to remember.

Articles for Me to Make Notes On:

https://horseandrider.com/health/image-52820

https://www.merckvetmanual.com/musculoskeletal-system/lameness-in-horses/imaging-techniques-in-equine-lameness

Identifying Lameness

Action Point: Become skilled at identifying lameness.

Rational: Being able to identify a lame horse will allow me to get the horse medical attention in a timely fashion. The sooner the vet is called the better chances of a successful recovery.

Steps to Achievement: In order to achieve this goal I need to gain further understanding and knowledge of how to identify, outside of readings that the course offers, as I personally need a bit more help. Therefore I will read at least 2 reliable articles.

Articles for me to Read:

https://equusmagazine.com/lameness/improve-eye-lameness-30825

https://www.equisearch.com/discoverhorses/how-detect-lameness-horses-html

Gain Knowledge on Common Foot Conditions

Action Point: I will read at least 3 articles (aside from the mandatory course ones), from reliable resources, this week on common foot conditions.

Rational: “Hoof Health and Conditions” is such a broad topic, which I have very little knowledge about, therefore for me to get the most out of this unit, be an informed equine owner, and to meet the learning outcomes, I will need to do some additional reading.

Steps to Achievement: In order for me to achieve this goal I will need to select 3 articles (or more if I still feel that I am not understanding) from reliable resources, read them, and make notes on them.

Articles for Me to Read:

https://www.smartpakequine.com/content/common-horse-hoof-problems

https://equimed.com/health-centers/hoof-care/articles/horse-hoof-diseases-and-conditons

https://horseandrider.com/horse-health-care/seven-worst-mistakes-in-equine-hoof-care