Senior Horse Nutrition
Base your senior horse’s diet on a full assessment of his health and management to help his well-being.
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Do we underestimate the impact of ill-fitting tack?
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Marcia King is an award-winning freelance writer based in Ohio who specializes in equine, canine, and feline veterinary topics. She's schooled in hunt seat, dressage, and Western pleasure.
Posted by Marcia King | Sep 1, 2008 | Article, Feeding Old Horses
Base your senior horse’s diet on a full assessment of his health and management to help his well-being.
Read MorePosted by Marcia King | Aug 1, 2008 | Article, Insurance, Recordkeeping, Thoroughbred Racing, Working With a Veterinarian
Give careful consideration to your candidates to increase the odds of having a satisfactory outcome.
Read MorePosted by Marcia King | Aug 1, 2008 | Article, Hoof Anatomy & Physiology, Shoeing
This point/counterpoint discusses the controversial issue of whether horses need to wear shoes. Back in 2002, Tufts University hosted a seminar for farriers and veterinarians to review the barefoot hoof care methods devise
Read MorePosted by Marcia King | Jul 1, 2008 | Air Quality, Article, Basic Care, Heat Stress, Horse Care, Nutrition, Seasonal Care, Summer Care, Trailers & Trailer Safety, Transport Stress, Transportation, Water & Electrolytes
Keep your horses cooler, less stressed, and happier when hauling in hot, humid conditions.
Read MorePosted by Marcia King | Jun 1, 2008 | Article, Other Veterinary Technologies, Pain Management, Shock Wave Therapy
Many equine therapy devices are available, but which ones work? Keeping your horse in action or getting him sound and back into battle: twin goals of just about everyone who works with competition horses or who spends a chunk of time playing with the
Read MorePosted by Marcia King | May 1, 2008 | Article, Behavior, Handling and Restraint
Posted by Marcia King | Mar 1, 2008 | Article, Farm and Barn, Trailers & Trailer Safety, Trailers & Trailer Safety
The majority of newer trailer features deal with improved construction, safety, convenience, and economy–the practical stuff–as well as amenities and purchasing options.
Read MorePosted by Marcia King | Oct 1, 2007 | Article, Conditioning For Competition, Equine Welfare Legislation, Warmup & Cool Down
Giving your horse a break from training can result in a healthier, happier horse–if you do it correctly.
Read MorePosted by Marcia King | Aug 1, 2007 | Article, Handling and Restraint
What is the difference between The Bitless Bridle and other cross-under bitless bridles (CBBs) versus the traditional type of bit-free bridles such as the hackamore? Even more importantly, what are the advantages and disadvantages of the CBBs versus
Read MorePosted by Marcia King | Jul 1, 2007 | Article, Musculoskeletal System
It happened again: Your horse was fine for the entire weekend of riding, but when you got him ready for another weekend packed with activities, you discovered his hind limbs were swollen. You know it’s not overuse; the boarding barn provides
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