Tuesdays with Tony

A weekly blog for horse owners written by Tony, the official Springhill Equine Veterinary Clinic cat.

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Don’t Share Your Feed!

Don’t Share Your Feed!

Whinny's Wisdoms Hi everyone, Whinny here! Halloween’s over but today I want to talk about a really scary thing for your horse’s health. Don’t we have enough things to be terrified of when it comes to horses, you say? Well yes, I agree but we’ve got to add one more....

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Abnormal Behaviors in Horses

Abnormal Behaviors in Horses

Whinny's Wisdoms Hi, everyone! It's Whinny, your favorite field mouse blogger. Today let’s talk about what makes horses happy. Horses are such majestic creatures. They are so big and strong, yet so gentle and graceful. They can run faster than any animal I know, and...

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Feline Stress: Managing Emotional Wellbeing in Cats

Feline Stress: Managing Emotional Wellbeing in Cats

Whinny's Wisdoms Hey everybody, Whinny, your favorite clinic mouse is here today to spin a yarn about the tantalizing world of emotional well-being for cats. Now, when you're a mouse navigating a clinic filled with these enigmatic feline creatures, you learn a thing...

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How Vets Evaluate Lameness in Horses

How Vets Evaluate Lameness in Horses

Whinny's Wisdoms Hi everyone, Whinny here! In the previous installment of my Lameness Series, we talked about what you might notice if your horse is lame and needs a visit with one of my Springhill vets. This week, we’re going to talk about what happens once you make...

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Toxic Plants and Horses

Toxic Plants and Horses

Whinny's Wisdoms Hey everybody, Whinny here! Horses can be exposed to and graze on plants that can be harmful or even fatal. More often than not, horses will choose good quality grass or hay over a toxic weed or plant, especially if they have a good mouse friend to...

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What Does Lameness Look Like?

What Does Lameness Look Like?

Whinny's Wisdoms Hi everyone, Whinny here! It’s starting to cool off a teeny bit here in Florida, and a lot of you are gearing up for the riding season! We don’t want anything to get in the way of the fun stuff you’re planning with your horse this Autumn. My...

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The Very Basics of Saddle Fit

The Very Basics of Saddle Fit

Whinny's Wisdoms Hey everybody, Whinny here! I’m going to start with: I know what you're thinking – "What does a little mouse like Whinny know about saddles and horses?" Well, let me tell you, I've been scurrying around these parts long enough to pick up a thing or...

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