Horse Hoof Care Essentials at Hand
What’s in your horse’s hoof-care box? Here are the items that hoof care professionals recommend you keep on hand.
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Pat Raia is a veteran journalist who enjoys covering equine welfare, industry, and news. In her spare time, she enjoys riding her Tennessee Walking Horse, Sonny.
Posted by Pat Raia | Aug 24, 2022 | Article, Farrier Issues, Hoof Care, Hoof Care & Balance, Hoof Problems, Horse Care, Lameness, Shoeing, Thrush
What’s in your horse’s hoof-care box? Here are the items that hoof care professionals recommend you keep on hand.
Read MorePosted by Pat Raia | Jan 14, 2022 | Article, Basic Care, Equine Care Professions, Equine Welfare Legislation, Horse Care, Horse Industry News, Vet and Professional, Veterinary Practice, Working With a Veterinarian
Telemedicine is growing in popularity among veterinarians and clients, but it doesn’t come without risks.
Read MorePosted by Pat Raia | Jan 10, 2021 | Article, Farm and Barn, Grains, Hay, Horse Care, Nutrition
Is your horse a picky eater? Learn about reasons your horse might turn his nose up at his meals and what you can do about it.
Read MorePosted by Pat Raia | Jul 29, 2020 | Article, Hoof Care, Hoof Care & Balance, Hoof Problems, Horse Care, Shoeing
A nearly lost shoe should stop a rider cold because it can expose horses to foot injuries ranging from nail punctures to sole bruising. Having the right tools and knowing how to use them can help you remove a shoe safely when a farrier isn’t available.
Read MorePosted by Pat Raia | Jun 19, 2020 | Breeding and Reproduction, Foal Care, Foal Care and Problems, Horse Care, Orphaned Foals, Welfare and Industry
Every year horse owners across the United States and Canada whose mares have lost foals or whose foals have been orphaned turn to Facebook to connect with one another.
Read MorePosted by Pat Raia | Jun 18, 2020 | Breeding and Reproduction, Commentary, Horse Care, Premature Foals, Welfare and Industry
One horse owner’s experience with her adult horse that was born prematurely.
Read MorePosted by Pat Raia | May 28, 2020 | Breeding and Reproduction, Medications, Welfare and Industry, Wild & Feral Horses
Oocyte growth factor (OGF) lasts three years or longer and is a potential alternative to PZP.
Read MorePosted by Pat Raia | May 6, 2020 | Article, Horse Industry News, Welfare and Industry, Wild & Feral Horses
State stay-at-home orders and social distancing related to COVID-19 have closed BLM long-term mustang holding facilities to the public.
Read MorePosted by Pat Raia | Apr 30, 2020 | Horse Industry News, Welfare and Industry
The 46-to-4 vote forbids the operation of carriages for hire within the city.
Read MorePosted by Pat Raia | Apr 23, 2020 | Horse Industry Controversies, Horse Industry News, Welfare and Industry
New legislation in Chicago will prohibit the city from issuing licenses to operators of horse-drawn carriage businesses there.
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