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The Horse: Your Guide To Equine Health Care is an equine publication providing the latest news and information on the health, care, welfare, and management of all equids.

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TheHorse.com Wins 2014 ESMA Award

The organizers of the 2014 Equestrian Social Media Awards (ESMAs) announced Feb. 24 that TheHorse.com has received first place from the judges for “Best Use of Social Media in the Americas.”

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Hoof Problem Protocol

Your horse has a hoof abscess, bruise, puncture, or something else wrong with his foot. Should you call the veterinarian or farrier?

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Common Horse Coat Colors

Horses come in a variety of vivid coat colors, ranging from solid and static to multifaceted and ever-changing. These coat colors are controlled by complex genetics. Here, we showcase some common equine coat colors you might come across.

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Evaluating Equine Conformation

Developing an educated “eye” for a horse and the ability to assess conformation knowledgeably are useful skills to add to your horsemanship toolbox.

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Winter Horses 2014

How well did the horses survive the arctic blast of wintry weather across the United States? Our fans submitted photos showing their horses battling, and sometimes enjoying, the cold and snow.

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