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November 17, 2011
Mare Breeding Soundness Examination: Gathering a History
Once the mare has passed muster in the areas of conformation, soundness, athleticism, and disposition, an adequate history must
November 14, 2011
Help Your Horse Sleep
Mature horses require a certain amount—about four hours—of sleep each day. This needs to include at least an hour
October 31, 2011
Bad Hair Days: Seasonal Alopecia in Horses
Some horses vary from the normal pattern, growing hair at regular times but soon losing it over some areas
October 28, 2011
Pasture Rest May Be the Best Treatment for Stress Remodeling in Racehorses
According to a team of veterinarians from Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital, pasture turnout for affected horses can be
October 27, 2011
Genetic Cause of Foal Deformities Investigated
Researchers studied DNA samples from foals with CFS and FLD. Preliminary results from the study showed that the deformities
October 26, 2011
Bone Chips in Horses
When horses exercise, the bones and cartilage in their joints are subjected to repeated concussive forces.
October 25, 2011
Straw Bedding Rates Best for Later Use as Compost
Composting is a popular and productive pastime. Horse owners have at their disposal the perfect organic ingredients to keep
October 20, 2011
Twitch Calms a Nervous Horse
A twitch is easy to use, effective, and humane when applied correctly.
October 19, 2011
Riding Your Horse at High Elevations
Remember that when you gain even a few thousand feet in elevation, the oxygen content in the air decreases. You might
October 18, 2011
Keeping a Blind Horse
Avoid turning the blind horse out in a large group of horses, but don’t isolate him, either.
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