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North Carolina Owners: Vaccinate Horses Against Rabies

10 Tips on Getting Horses Ready for Spring

Les Sellnow March 1, 2003

Spring is in the air! Oh, to be sure, we aren’t finished with cold weather in many parts of the country, but it won’t be long before we will be ready to head out trail riding or be off on the spring horse show circuit. Here are some tips to help prepare your horse for the spring riding season.

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Common Skin Issues for Horses

Marc McCall, DVM September 17, 2001

 The horse’s largest and most visible organ is his skin. Its job is to protect the internal organs from the outside environment; to help maintain constant temperature, water, and mineral balance; and to

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