Ask the Vet - Hoof packing, tying up vs colic, riding in the heat, and more! - August 2017

[@robtreacy8521]

Awesome video 💜🐎🐴🏇🌾

[@ellek8042]

Awesome video

[@andrejadaranda9477]

Good video!! ❤️❤️

[@oliviagrace2080]

#askthevetvideo Does senior feed mess with the proteins of a young horse if he is fed senior feed?

[@ambersmith2679]

First Like and view😛 Love SmartPak Videos❤

[@annapitstick4115]

#askthevet Hi, I own a gypsy vanner cob gelding named Samson. We live in Florida and since it gets very hot here it makes it hard to ride since he doesn't do well in the heat. I have watched your video on riding in the heat and it was very helpful. But is there anything I can do to help him feel better in the heat? Is there a way I can help him nutritionally with this? Are there any exercises to help home get used to the heat? Thank you love Samson and Anna.

[@zoemarie534]

When riding in competition and out on the roads or trails, should I be using shoes, boots or barefoot? - Zoe Beard If my horse has sensitive feet should I put shoes on him or let him harden his feet on tough ground? - Zoe Beard What age is it best to start putting a horse into ridden work? - Zoe Beard I've noticed that with some saddle's the hind padding has been putting a lot of pressure on the horses mid back along the top of ribs and many horses I work with get very saddle sour with it and the owners have to buy a new saddle. So my question is, is there any way to avoid this or is there a particular padding you go for when purchasing a saddle? I can send through photos of what padding I'm talking about. - Zoe Beard Could Smartpak please do a series on the rider weight/horse ratio as it has became quite a controversy. I know there it can differ between horses and its got something to do with there ligament stretch and how legs have formed, the same as the back length, and the angle of the pasterns. It would be amazing it get an expert opinion and some facts around the issue. Thanks Smartpak

[@smartpak]

Hi Zoe, in regards to the weight ratio, Dr. Gray answered a very similar ATV question in our May 2016 episode (kzbin.info/www/bejne/gHmwfJ-Lo7eJi9U) that you may want to check out. Of course, all of your questions will be included for consideration in our next video to win the monthly gift cards. Make sure to check back on our channel to see if any of them were selected and voted into the top 5. If you have other horse health questions, you can also consult our Horse Health Library (www.smartpakequine.com/content/Health-Library). Hope this helps! - SmartPaker Nels

[@erin_enfield501]

#askthevetvideo what is the difference between wobbles, EPM, and Lymes? -Erin

[@smartpak]

Hi Canter.That.Course! Congratulations - this question was answered in our latest Ask the Vet video! Not only do you get the answer to your question (here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fnnNhH2vo5p_qMU ), but you have also won a SmartPak gift card. To claim your prize, all you have to do is email us at [e-mail], let us know your question was answered, and we'll get your gift card out to you right away! Congratulations, and have a great ride! - SmartPaker Nels

[@serenanegron3310]

#askthevetvideo hey, just want to start by saying I love all your videos and they are so helpful! So I was wondering, does using a bit on a horse hurt them? I understand that there are many types of bits but I would think that all bits would hurt... maybe some might not hurt as much as others but it would still hurt or be very uncomfortable right? so many people have so many opinions and I would like to get an answer from an actual equine vet. - serena :)