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Horse Quarantine Lifted at HITS Ocala Show Grounds
HITS is pleased to announce that the quarantine that has been in effect at the HITS Ocala show grounds for the past three weeks will be lifted Wednesday morning, March 13, in time for the season finale. On Wednesday at 8:00 a.m., restrictions on horses en
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Horses Starving Because of Cost of Hay
The Humane Society of Huron Valley is seeing an increase in the number of cruelty calls about hungry horses, spurred in part by a nationwide shortage of hay.
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Hot Weather Demands Increase in Water for Horses
During hot summer months and with drought blanketing the country, horse owners are being urged to make sure that horses are getting the water needed to guarantee good health. Water consumption is extremely important in the digestive process to avoid colic
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How Do You Know If You Should Blanket Your Horse?
Horses have two natural defenses against cold; a long hair coat and a layer of fat beneath the skin. Both provide an excellent means of insulation against the cold.
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HSUS Asks Court to Uphold Laws Protecting Horses from Soring
The Humane Society of the United States filed a friend-of-the-court brief with a federal court in Texas, asking the court to uphold much-needed regulations issued by the United States Department of Agriculture to strengthen enforcement of the Horse Protec
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Humane Society Launches Safe Stalls Horse Rescue Network
The Humane Society of the United States has launched its Safe Stalls Horse Rescue Network Program to connect equine professionals to help horses in crisis.
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Identifying and Choosing FDA Approved Drugs for Your Horse
With the many equine products available both on-line and in markets, knowing when a drug or medication has been approved by the FDA can be tricky. Many non-approved drugs and medication mimic the packaging and advertising of drugs that have gone through t
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Immune System as Power House for Horse Health
When the horseâs immune system is not working properly it causes health problems for the horse and so it is up to you - the owners, trainers, grooms, and horse lovers - to do whatever you can to keep our horsesâ immune systems strong.
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Importance of Barn Ventilation for Winter Horse Health
During winter weather, efficient barn ventilation should get rid of excess moisture, respiratory disease organisms, dust and waste gases. Obviously, when the air outside is cold and saturated with moisture it is difficult to keep a good atmosphere in the
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Importance of Dental Care for Better Horse Health
An article written by Angela Hawker, DVM, of Cambridge Equine Hospital explains the importance of dental care for horses and points out that by the time a horse begins to loose weight, drop feed, or show other signs of dental problems, any issues with the