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Putting Down Your Horse - Planning Ahead for a Good Death

by Flossie Sellers

April 15, 2017 16:23

Read about planning ahead for a worst-case scenario when you,as a horse owner, will have to make decisions related to ending the life of your horse. Learn about …

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Managing Used Horse Bedding Material

EquiMed Staff

Managing Used Horse Bedding Material

by EquiMed Staff

April 17, 2017 18:31

Learn about the different kinds of bedding available for your horse, their characteristics, and how to dispose of used bedding …

Electrolytes for Your Horse - Just Buzz or for Real …

by Deb M. Eldredge, DVM

April 20, 2017 10:59

Learn about electrolytes and electrolyte alternatives and how electrolyte depletion is closely tied to the amount your horse is sweating …

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Spring into Summer: 10 Tips for Your Horse Part 2

Deb M. Eldredge, DVM

Spring into Summer: 10 Tips for Your Horse Part 2

by Deb M. Eldredge, DVM

April 24, 2017 11:37

Oh, the joys of summer! Read these last 5 timely tips to learn why your horse needs special attention to prevent the problems that summer brings such as flies, …

General Care Tip

Basic measures of horse welfare should include 1) Low incidence of disease and injury; 2) A good variety of normal behaviors; and 3) Good and willing performance.

Kids and Horses - Basic Safety Issues When Handling Horses

by Heather Smith Thomas

April 24, 2017 14:51

Learn about teaching young would-be equestrians what they need to know and do, beginning with basic safety rules that will enable every child to proudly take on …

gen·er·al care
/ˈjen(ə)rəl ker/
noun
  1. the widespread provision of what is necessary for the health, welfare, maintenance, and protection of someone or something.
  2. a good name for a military horse.

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