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  2. Bit ring - Wikipedia

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    There are some horses that dislike the rattling noise of the loose ring. Additionally, the loose-ring is more easily pulled through the mouth than a bit with cheeks. Size and Thickness of the Rings: Rings are generally 2–5 inches in diameter, most commonly ranging in the 2.5–3 inch range that is legal for horse show competition. Rings for ...

  3. Chloral hydrate/magnesium sulfate/pentobarbital - Wikipedia

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    Newer anesthetic agents such as injectable barbiturates, alpha-2 agonists, cyclohexylamines, and inhalants gradually replaced Equithesin. The drug has been off the market and unavailable for decades. [citation needed] This combination anesthetic agent contains 42.5 mg chloral hydrate, 21.2 mg magnesium sulfate and 8.86 mg pentobarbital per ...

  4. Bit mouthpiece - Wikipedia

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    Bristol insisted that this bit was intended to be comfortable for the horse because the central plate would lie flat onto the tongue thus lowering the pressure. The action has been a topic of controversy with many popular texts [2] describing it as having a harsh action due to the plate's edge orientation to the tongue. Academic research has ...

  5. Double bridle - Wikipedia

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    A bradoon that is too wide may get caught on top of the port of the curb bit and push the bridoon's joint upward into the upper palate, while one that is too narrow will pinch the horse's skin against his molars. [1] [4] Both cases are painful and should be avoided. In general, the bradoon should be about 12 inch (13 mm) wider than the ...

  6. Treatment of equine lameness - Wikipedia

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    This may make the horse appear to be better-prepared for strenuous work than it truly is, and early return to work may place the bones, joints, tendons, and ligaments at much greater risk of injury. [7] Therefore, care must be taken to build up bone strength before the animal is placed into regular work under-saddle.

  7. Equine nutrition - Wikipedia

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    Calcium and phosphorus are needed in a specific ratio of between 1:1 and 2:1. Adult horses can tolerate up to a 5:1 ratio, foals no more than 3:1. A total ration with a higher ratio of phosphorus than calcium is to be avoided. [23] Over time, imbalance will ultimately lead to a number of possible bone-related problems such as osteoporosis. [27]