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How to Give Your Horse a Daily Once-Over

Flossie Sellers

How to Give Your Horse a Daily Once-Over

by Flossie Sellers

April 15, 2017 18:38

Learn the 6 important points of observation that will clue you in to your horse's physical and mental state during a daily once over as you groom your horse …

Wise Horse Owners Expect the Unexpected to Keep Horses Safe during …

by EquiMed Staff

April 1, 2025 15:36

During hurricanes, earthquakes, wild fires, floods and other disasters, having a plan in place will save you time and money and possibly the lives of your …

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How to do a fecal wash

Mark Sellers

How to do a fecal wash

by Mark Sellers

April 20, 2017 13:32

Colic due to sand ingestion is a serious problem in some areas of the country. The best way to learn if your horse is ingesting sand is to do a fecal wash. …

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How To Avoid Tapeworm Troubles In Your Horse

Nikki Alvin-Smith

How To Avoid Tapeworm Troubles In Your Horse

by Nikki Alvin-Smith

October 13, 2018 11:20

Tapeworms are hard to detect in horses. Many veterinarians treat for tapeworms in the fall/early winter with a dose of a Praziquantel based dewormer …

General Care Tip

Avoid injury when transporting horses by using a protective skull cap and shipping boots.

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Fever in Horses

Heather Smith Thomas

Fever in Horses

by Heather Smith Thomas

November 8, 2018 11:18

Every horse owner should get an idea what their horse’s normal temperature is by taking it daily for a few days …

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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