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Understanding Atypical Myopathy

Manage Summer Pastures

Assess your geographic region, plant species, soil, and plant stand to help ­maintain your pastures’ (and your horses’) health.

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Sunburn and Photosensitivity in Horses

Like humans, horses are susceptible to sunburn, especially on the non-pigmented pink-skinned areas of the body. Sunburn is most frequently seen around the eyes and on the muzzle of pale or white-faced horses.

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Sunburn Solutions

My neighbor has a major problem with sunburn on her Appaloosa mare. She is a black mare with spots on her rump that sunburns easily. We have not been able to find anything that has helped it. What do you recommend to help it heal?

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