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December 02, 2011
Horse Weight Estimates
It’s important to know a horse’s weight when formulating a diet or medication dosage for the animal. Keeping track
November 23, 2011
Warts in Horses
Warts (equine viral papillomatosis) are common among horses. Caused by a DNA papovavirus, the lesions resemble those of other
November 21, 2011
Avoid Water Problems in Your Horse Barn
Every horse enthusiast has visited farms where winter rain and snow have turned the barn floor into a swamp. This problem
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 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 18, 2011
Keeping a Blind Horse
Avoid turning the blind horse out in a large group of horses, but don’t isolate him, either.
October 14, 2011
Fall Maintenance for Healthy Winter Horses
With ice and snow only a few months away, now’s the time for horse owners in many parts of
October 14, 2011
Bot Infestations in Horses
The flying insects known as bots are often a nuisance to horses.
October 13, 2011
Does Your Horse Need a Winter Blanket?
Providing well-fitting waterproof blankets of varying weights can help horse owners keep the horse at a consistent level of
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