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"Best little pocket clipper ever. I use them on a weekly
basis having a horse, dog and even the husband gets a
turn. I trim my horses ears and bridle path with them
and great for doing my husbands hair on his ears. Also
great for doing the hair on my dogs feet. So quiet and
easy to use. Just no fuss when you are using them."
- Lou Lou, vet-n-pet DIRECT customer
WAHL POCKET PRO TRIMMER
Are there any products available
for horses that can help with
arthritis and joint problems?
There are a number of supplements on the
market that are beneficial for arthritis, joint health
and joint function in horses. Their ingredients
and beneficial effects may vary, but many
offer improvements in cartilage, joint fluid and
connective tissues, as well as controlling pain
and inflammation.
An external liniment/rub such as Rapigel or
Pottie's Isogel may also help. These can be
applied to the sore or inflamed joints to help
reduce the inflammation and pain.
You should also speak with your veterinarian as
there are some prescription medications
available that may work well in conjunction
with a dietary supplement.
BREEDBREAKDOWN
APPEARANCE: A heavy draught horse with a
large broad head, small ears and arched neck.
They have a large bone structure and are typically
between 1.63m-1.83m tall (16-18 hh) and weigh
between 800-910 kg. Their coat is usually solid
coloured, bay, brown, black or chestnut with white
markings on the face, legs and underbelly. Their
lower legs have feathering (long soft hair) that
hangs over their black and white striped hooves.
TEMPERAMENT: Intelligent and alert, but
generally calm, gentle and willing to please.
AVERAGE LIFE SPAN: 25-30 years
CARE: Generally easy to care for with a good diet,
room to move and regular grooming. They can
be prone to various itchy skin conditions and will
rub their tail and mane. They can also suffer from
sunburn in areas of white hair.
USES: Clydesdales have many uses including
pulling carts, carriages and ploughs. They make
lovely pets and show horses but can also be ridden
for pleasure riding, trail riding and jumping.
INTERESTING FACT: In the 1970's Clydesdale's
were considered vulnerable to extinction.
Thankfully population numbers have now risen.
Clydesdale
Horses are "obligate nasal breathers" which
means they must breathe through their nose
and can not breathe through their mouths.
