Everything You Need to Know About EHV-1
Dealing With Equine Colic
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Equine Innovators: Pathology is More Than Just Necropsies
Normal Horse Vital Signs and Health Indicators
Mare Gestation Calculator
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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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Articles by Marcia King
5 Hints for Hiring a Horse Sitter
Give careful consideration to your candidates to increase the odds of having a satisfactory outcome.
Read MoreBarefoot vs. Shod
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
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20 Hot Weather Trailering Tips
Keep your horses cooler, less stressed, and happier when hauling in hot, humid conditions.
Read MoreEquine Therapy: Sound Choices
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 MoreDesensitizing Your Horse to Fly Spray
A HORSE’S LAMENT: How do I hate thee? Let me count the ways. ‘Tis the rankest compound of villainous smell that ever offended nostril. Yonder vessel full of foul sound and fury. Cruel icy tears assailing my body. –Equus
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What’s New in Horse Trailers
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 MoreWinding Down
Giving your horse a break from training can result in a healthier, happier horse–if you do it correctly.
Read MoreBitless: A New Breed of Bridle
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 MoreAll Stocked Up
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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