Get Ready for Spring Dr. Fred Robinson Jr. Riverside Veterinary Clinic, LLC

Before we get started….. Any questions on what’s been covered thus far… Top ten things Lameness fore and hindlimb Respiratory disease GI issues Nutrition Basic disease recognition Vaccines

Before we get started….. Any questions on what we’re going to cover in the spring… Founder/Laminitis - March 31 Equine Cushings Disease – April 14 A Review of Dentistry – April 28 Ownership 102: Being you own vet – sometimes – May 12 Pharmacology 101 – May 26

Getting ready for spring Vaccines Dental work Foot care Parasite control Pasture transition Getting into shape Injuries Joint disease Weight management You…

Vaccines Eastern, Western Encephalomyelitis Tetanus Influenza Rhinopnuemonitis West Nile Virus Strangles Venezuelan Encephalomyelitis

Dental work Enamel points Waves Hooks Ramps Incisor abnormalities Tall teeth Premature tooth loss

Foot care Foot conditioning Footing Shoes No shoes

Parasite control Which wormer do you choose and why? Ivermectin Pyrantel Fenbendazol Praziquantal

Pasture transition This can be summed up in one word SLOWLY

Getting into shape Getting your gear ready Blankets, pads, saddles Bending Suppleness Progressive vs. instantaneous “Tying up” Exceeding the capability and ability of the muscles for the current level of activity and body condition

Injuries Lacerations Foot abscesses Tendonitis Exertional Rhabomyolitis Eye injuries

Joint disease Proactive vs. Reactive Pro Stop inflammation Prevent the ramp up Reactive Combat inflammation Try to ramp it down

You Stretching your body Before AND after activity Preparing your mind Getting ready to ride Knowing what you’re doing Knowing where you’re going and how you’ll get there