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By Uckele Health and Nutrition
Jun 21, 2011
During the competition season horses are generally worked harder, stalled more frequently, and are transported more often. This combination can generate a greater amount of stress on the horse's muscles and connective tissue. Jack Grogan, CN, chief science officer at Uckele Health & Nutrition, relays that it is vitally important that the strong, yet delicate leg muscles and connective tissue be protected and cared for day in and day out, especially during show season.
"As a result of the increased work load, it is very common for muscles, tendons, ligaments, and connective tissue to be overworked or strained, not necessarily to the point of injury, but as a normal consequence of the extra training and performance," he explains...
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http://www.thehorse.com/articles/27526/the-benefit-of-poultices-during-the-show-season?utm_source=Newsletter&utm_medium=lameness&utm_campaign=05-15-2013
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