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I'm getting ready to build a new barn.  Safety is important to me. What should I do?

Providing inadequate or unsafe housing for your horse can be easily avoided.

EquiMed's Guide to a Healthy Barn provides you with the basic information to help you build your barn or other horse housing structure with safety in mind.

I purchased my first horse and am looking to board it close to my home. How do you recommend I proceed?

For most people, boarding their horse is the best option. Choosing a boarding stable should be done with care. An EquiMed essential article covers the selection of a boarding facility for your horse. See Selecting a Home for your Horse.

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Thrush Season
by Phil Hartley

In truth, thursh season is all year round. Some clients are really on top of keeping the hooves cleaned out others not so much.

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