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For diseases and other topics, see Horses, Horse Topics and Horse Diseases See also: Natural Feeding for Horses & Ponies
Pony vetting / Pre-purchase examination In Britain, we have a great tradition of native pony breeds. So many British adults have childhood memories of a faithful and characterful pony. Ponies are the same as horses, only different! Ponies are fascinating, intelligent, resourceful and hardy creatures. They are also quite tough. Their great vulnerability is with Laminitis. This may in part be due to the fact that they have, for the most part, originated in harsh climates and rugged areas and rich lowland grass is simply not suitable for their diet. We rarely see 'Sweet itch' in horses but it is not uncommon in ponies. Ponies also appear to be more susceptible to Cushings Syndrome than horses.
Natural feeding of ponies: www.naturalfeeding.co.uk/horsesnf.htm (an information-only introduction to natural feeding). Ponies accept Acupuncture very well, as with horses. If an occasional pony patient objects, we do not sedate. Not only is that a potentially toxic drug input but it also corrupts or annihilates the body's proper responses to treatment. Instead, we offer painless LASER Acupuncture, which they tend to find very relaxing. Homeopathy and Herbs are also well-suited to ponies. As with horses, Chiropractic manipulation can be necessary for optimum working capability, performance, welfare and health. Some breeds of Native Pony (British Isles) are: Connemara Pony Dales Pony Dartmoor Pony Exmoor Pony Fell Pony Highland Pony Miniature Shetland Pony New Forest Pony Shetland Pony Welsh Pony
Main Treatments offered (see Therapies): Homeopathic treatment Acupuncture treatment Herbal treatment Aromatherapy treatment Chiropractic treatment Nutritional advice - Feeding advice LASER treatment Ultrasound treatment Back manipulation - Back treatment Bach Flowers Holistic medicine - Holistic veterinary medicine Flower Essences Tissue Salts Holistic therapy - Holistic treatment - Holistic care Holistic advice Natural medicine - Alternative medicine - Complementary medicine CAM - CAVM Natural Feeding - Natural Diet
These approaches represent a philosophy that is alternative to the current conventional norm but the use of alternative therapies does not do away with the need for a thorough examination and assessment. Nor does it preclude the use of modern diagnostic techniques where necessary. A holistic vet will take into account all these things, in addition to closely scrutinising lifestyle, diet, environment, riding, tack, saddling, shoeing, grazing, stabling etc.
See also: Allergies
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browser's 'BACK' button. Copyright © AVMC - January 2009 Of course, for those who don't like riding, there's always Shanks's Pony (aka Shank's Pony, Shank's Mare, Shanks's Mare)! Associated websites: http://chris-day.blogware.com/ - www.acupuncture-animals.co.uk - www.holistic-vet.co.uk - www.homeopathic-vet.com - www.veterinary-acupuncture.co.uk - www.veterinary-homeopathy.co.uk - www.veterinary-herbal.co.uk - www.veterinary-holistic.co.uk - www.alternativeveterinarymedicine.co.uk - www.alternativeveterinarymedicinecentre.co.uk - www.avmc.co.uk - www.naturalfeeding.co.uk - www.users.globalnet.co.uk/~avmc - www.chinhampublications.co.uk - www.equineacupuncturevet.co.uk - www.christopherday.co.uk - www.holisticvetmed.co.uk. Page refers t: homeopathy - acupuncture - treatment - herbs - herbal - homeopathic - pony - ponies - back - laminitis - sweet itch - holistic - holistic vet - vet - veterinary - holistic vet pony - holistic vet ponies - homeopathy pony - homeopathy ponies - acupuncture pony - acupuncture ponies - herbs for ponies - herbs for pony - herbal medicine pony - herbal medicine ponies |
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A pony is technically a horse that measures less than 14.2
hands in height (a 'hand' is 4 inches or approximately 10 centimetres). However,
there are exceptions to this. The Connemara pony may
exceed this and the Haflinger, Icelandic horse, Peruvian Paso and Morgan horse may measure less than this. The Falabella is much
less than 14.2 but is described as a miniature horse. Conformation and appearance wise,
ponies generally have a thicker mane, a relatively wider 'barrel' and the legs
are also relatively stockier. Their trot is usually much 'shorter' and more
rapid.
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