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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 …

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Bathing Your Horse

EquiMed Staff

Bathing Your Horse

by EquiMed Staff

April 17, 2017 13:47

Learn what you need to have handy when bathing your horse and the 9 steps to get your horse thoroughly clean and dry …

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Managing Horse Manure

EquiMed Staff

Managing Horse Manure

by EquiMed Staff

April 17, 2017 14:20

Learn how much manure a normal horse produces, ways of disposing of the manure, the tools needed for easy disposal, and why it is important to keep your barn …

Why Daily Turnout is Important: Nan's Story

by Miriam Rieck

April 21, 2017 14:27

Learn how daily turnout helps horses and foals develop positive herd dynamics plus sound bodies, and how it prevents destructive behaviors …

General Care Tip

Foals should be walked over a variety of uneven and challenging surfaces on a regular basis. These walks develop a bond between handler and foal, and encourage sure-footedness.

Helping Horses Survive and Thrive during Droughts and Wildfires

by EquiMed Staff

April 25, 2017 12:54

The nutritional value of forage and hay grown in drought-stricken areas plummets and as a result, horse nutrition is compromised and in the case of wildfires, …

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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