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Summer Horse Health Tips

Help Your Horse Beat the Heat

As tough as steamy summers can be on humans, they can be even harder on horses. Two veterinarians share tips on how to help your horse beat the heat this summer.

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Understanding Rain Rot

Management Changes for Older PPID Horses

Senior horses with PPID need careful monitoring and preventive care because of equine Cushing’s effects on immunity, exercise tolerance, thermoregulation, and wound healing.

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Horse Grazing Muzzle FAQs

Why do some horses wear muzzles, but others don’t? Does your horse need to wear a muzzle year-round? From proper fit to feeding, here’s what you need to know about these weight-loss contraptions.

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