JMO Stables LLC

27/06/2023

Veterinarians from UC Davis offer 10 important tips to prevent heat-related problems in horses:

13/04/2023

A Quarter Horse gelding in Marion County, Florida, is positive for strangles, and one additional case is suspected.

07/04/2023

05/02/2023

Your horse might be getting enough vitamin E and not show any obvious signs. Or, he could have severe disease. Dr. Carrie Finno explains.

25/01/2023

Why do some hoof abscesses heal quickly while others linger? Why are some one-off occurrences while others keep coming back? We consulted two horse hoof experts to answer these questions and more.

25/01/2023

Let's talk about nutrition!

What we are looking at is two different sets of baby caps that were removed from two related horses.

One was sold as a weanling and was raised on traditional quality feed and forage.

The second was raised the same commercial feed and similar forage plus on my own proprietary blend of Growth Accelerator.

The boxes in the background are the same height and used for size comparison. As you can see, the ones with the blue box are quite larger and more substantial!! The two sets of teeth look like they are on different scales. However, they are indeed on the same scale. With teeth being an example of bone density and structure, it's not far of a stretch to imagine that we would have similar differences in bone development; after all form meets function.

It has taken me 10 years to develop my proprietary blend of Growth Accelerator, a second blend for coat color hoof and mane health, and a third for gut health.

I have seen substantial results with all three blends. The Growth Accelerator blend has taken several years of "In the field trial," but now we have several examples of the success of this blend.

Now that I have horses that are responding consistently with improvement and development, I work through the process to market my proprietary blend to the public to make it available for everyone. I'm excited to share this line of supplements with the world!

16/01/2023

16/01/2023

08/10/2022

Are you looking to give your horse a safe and nutritious snack? We've compiled some great recipes for you to try out today!

19/08/2022

HOOF ABSCESSES EXPLAINED

Sooner or later, nearly all horse owners will deal with a hoof abscess. But what does "hoof abscess" actually mean?

Although most commonly seen during the wet winter and spring months, hoof abscesses can plague horses year-round and usually occur when debris and bacteria enter the foot through hoof cracks and wounds, even horseshoeing holes. The bacteria then get trapped between the sensitive laminae (the tissue layer that bonds the hoof capsule to the coffin bone) and the hoof wall or sole and create pus; the pus builds up over the course of time and puts pressure behind the hoof wall or sole, until it causes the sudden onset of acute lameness when the pain finally becomes too great.
(The diagram below shows a simplified view of the equine hoof to help you visualize the structures involved in this process.)

Hoof abscesses can mimic other more serious diseases or injuries, so involving your veterinarian early on in the diagnosis and prompt treatment of this condition is always a good idea. Some abscesses will be uncomplicated and rupture on their own like a large pimple at the coronary band or heel bulbs; other abscesses, however, could require radiographs and will need to be surgically drained.

Read more about hoof abscesses on our website at https://aaep.org/horsehealth/hoof-abscesses