Health Insurance for Horses
The Horse Staff
October 4, 2001
Sometimes all that separates a horse from life-saving treatment vs. euthanasia is economics.
Sometimes all that separates a horse from life-saving treatment vs. euthanasia is economics.
The purchase examination of the horse has become an important part of the horse industry.
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Q: Over the years, I’ve had a number of pre-purchase exams done on my horses. I’ve come to realize that one vet will read an X ray and say a horse has arthritis, osteochondritis dissecans (OCD), navicular problems, etc., but whe
Owning a horse can be expensive. There has long been a saying among horse owners that it’s easy to get a horse–keeping it is the tough part! After all, the purchase is a single expenditure of money that sets the stage for many future outlays fo
The number and variety of sophisticated services equine veterinarians can provide for horses have grown greatly through the years. How much of these services you choose for your horses usually depends on how much money you want to spend, and wha
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Is there any statistical data that shows a correlation between colic surgery and future health?
Buying or building a horse farm can be a challenging venture where dreams might or might not become reality, and where budgets dictate compromise. The buyer needs to consider what is more advantageous: To build on empty land, or to buy a
Q: My vet took some X rays of my horse’s legs. I paid the bill in full, but when I asked for the X rays, he said they belonged to him and not me. Is this correct? If I’m charged for the X rays, why can’t I have them? A: Many vets run into this…
Regulations proposed by the Internal Revenue Service, the Pension and Welfare Benefits Administration and the Health Care Financing Administration could affect people who enjoy horseback riding (and other forms of recreation) by permitting healt
Is there any way we can check to see if insurance companies have good reputations?
Can you protect yourself against potential calamities by purchasing insurance? The answer to that question is easy. Yes. You can insure your horse for a wide variety of eventualities–all the way from being struck by lightning or hit by a car
Ranch, farm, field, or barn? When your horse needs a home away from your home, you want to board him in a safe, pleasant place. You might be dissatisfied with your current arrangement, have moved into a new area, or just can’t
The British Horse Society (BHS) recently issued a warning to British horse owners about the dangers of unscrupulous dealers. BHS reports that dealers have been advertising in equestrian magazines for “companion” horses. Owners sell horses to
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