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Horse General
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Wild Fire Prevention Tips for Horse Owners
A wild fire evacuation plan that can be quickly implemented is a major factor in saving not only the monetary loss of your horse(s) but also the emotional loss.
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Horse Need Calming? A Sniff of Lavender May Be the Answer
Research shows the calming benefits of lavender aromatherapy for horses.
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10 Things to Remember on International Helmet Awareness Day
Riders4helmets has teamed up with leading manufacturers to offer special discounts on safety headgear around the globe, via their retailer networks.
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Thinking With Your Head About Your Helmet Before Riding Your Horse
Wearing a helmet can help reduce the chance of a lethal head injury, but wearing a helmet that's passed its effective date might not fully protect you.
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What To Do When You Can No Longer Care for Your Horse
If you need to "rehome" your horse, the sooner you start, the better the chance of finding a satisfying situation for the horse.
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Oldest Evidence of Horse Veterinary Care Discovered in Mongolia
Researchers found that Deer Stone-Khirigsuur people used veterinary dental procedures to remove baby teeth that would have caused horses pain or difficulty feeding.
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Hay for Your Horse! Are You Getting What You Pay For?
In a perfect world, hay purchased for your horse has been tested, has an excellent nutritional profile and a high leaf-to-stem ratio.
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Triple Crown Winner Justify Retired Because of Ankle Issue
Triple Crown winner, Justify, has been retired because of a problematic ankle and will be sold and put out to stud.
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A Whole New Way to Recognize and Assess Lameness in Horses
Many horse owners and equine veterinarians find it difficult to visually decipher lameness, leading to inaccurate diagnostic work.
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People and Horses Making New Friends!
Bringing people and horses together as volunteers work toward better horse welfare and learn valuable life lessons in the process.