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Wrapping up our FAQ section, we have heard mentioned the terms halter bloodlines and often, insurance companies ask that you disclose if your horse has them before getting coverage. But the question is, what does that mean and why should you have to disclose for them
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Quarter horses, Appaloosas and Paints must disclose whether they have an ancestor known to carry Hyperkalemic Periodic Paralysis (HYPP). This condition is prevalent in horses bred for halter use. HYPP is a condition characterized by intermittent episodes of muscle tremors (shaking or trembling, weaknesses, and/or collapse) and can often lead to death. To learn more about HYPP check out the link here from UC Davis veterinary medicine: http://www.vgl.ucdavis.edu/services/hypp.php
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