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Tips for Preventing Impaction Colic and Keeping Your Horse Healthy During Winter Weather
"Most horse owners know that colic is the number one noninfectious health risk for horses, and veterinarians warn that decreased water consumption is thought to be the primary predisposing factor for compaction colic.รข
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What Horse Owners Can Do When They Can No Longer Care for Their Horse
Recent estimates put owning a horse at around $10,000 a year. This includes basic care costs associated with vaccinations, deworming, hoof care, nutrition and shelter.
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Electrolytes for Your Horse - Just Buzz or for Real?
Learn about electrolytes and electrolyte alternatives and how electrolyte depletion is closely tied to the amount your horse is sweating.
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Do Homemade Equine Fly Sprays Really Work?
Learn about making your own fly sprays and why it is important to closely monitor your horse when you make changes in the products used on and around equines.
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Dealing with Spring Allergies in Your Horse
Read to learn more about common skin and respiratory allergies that affect your horse and how best to treat and manage them.
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Managing Used Horse Bedding Material
Learn about the different kinds of bedding available for your horse, their characteristics, and how to dispose of used bedding.
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Body Clipping Your Horse
Read about the tools needed for body clipping your horse and how to groom your horse effectively depending on its coat, the season, and your horse's living conditions
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Causes of Horse Related Injuries and How to Prevent Them
Read about the 5 most common causes of horse-related injuries and the 7 keys to good horsemanship that will help prevent these injuries.
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Your Horse's Vital Signs
Learn about your horses vital signs and why it is important that you know how to take them, are familiar with your horse's baseline vital signs, and check them on a regular basis.
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Managing Horse Manure
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 yard clean and sanitary to prevent obnoxious odors.