Horses and Lightning Storms
Eric Davis, DVM, MS, Dipl. ACVS, ACVIM
September 26, 2017
Are horses safest inside or outside during a thunder and lightning storm? Dr. Eric Davis shares his insight.
Are horses safest inside or outside during a thunder and lightning storm? Dr. Eric Davis shares his insight.
Do you have a plan in place for your horses if wildfires, tornadoes, floods, or hurricanes strike in your area? Learn how to prepare for the worst-case natural disaster scenarios during our live event.
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Dusty arenas could be compromising your respiratory health, right along with your horse’s.
Our staff and sources share some of their top tips for pasturing and turning out horses.
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