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  • An equine veterinarian

    CSU Equine Vets Form Services Partnership with Cheyenne Frontier Days

    Colorado State University equine veterinarians are looking forward to caring for these top equine athletes at this legendary rodeo

    Flossie Sellers - July 7, 2017 13:24

  • Summer horse care.

    Seasonal Horse-Care Tips from KER

    Hail Summer, but don’t let seasonal challenges stand in the way of enjoying your horse during hot weather.

    Flossie Sellers - July 3, 2017 13:42

  • Changes affecting horse health.

    Protect Your Horse's Stomach

    Equine stomach ulcers can happen in as little as 5 days, so it is important to make ulcer prevention a priority when changes are occurring in your horse's life.

    Flossie Sellers - June 28, 2017 12:09

  • 24/7 horse water supply

    Don't Let Your Horse Go Thirsty this Summer

    Dehydration in horses is an extremely serious situation and can occur during strenuous exercise, stressful situations, or in cases of diarrhea

    Flossie Sellers - June 28, 2017 07:40

  • Cold or parasites?

    Your Horse: Summer Cold, Summer Sores or Parasite Infestation?

    What appears to be a summer cold or summer sores in your horse may be an infestation of parasites.

    Flossie Sellers - June 16, 2017 14:00

  • Pasture as source of horse allergies.

    Helping Your Horse Survive Summer Allergies

    If a horse has a healthy immune system, fighting off allergens will be easy, but, if the immune system is compromised, allergies can become a serious problem,

    Flossie Sellers - June 14, 2017 15:15

  • Protecting your horse from NSAID risks.

    NSAIDs Pose Danger for Horse's Intestinal and Bone Health

    Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs are the cornerstone of treatment for many painful conditions in horses, including arthritis, laminitis, and colic, but overuse may lead to serious health risks.

    Flossie Sellers - June 7, 2017 14:41

  • Horse candidate for soaked hay

    Three Reasons for Soaking Horse's Hay

    Soaking hay for short durations of 15 to 60 minutes is an acceptable management method when it is necessary to feed your horse soaked hay

    Flossie Sellers - June 13, 2017 16:26

  • Lowering the risk of colic for your horse

    Top 5 Tips for Helping Lower Your Horse's Colic Risk

    With the right care and management, you can help ensure your horse has everything he needs to maintain a happy and healthy hindgut and lower your horse's colic risk.

    Flossie Sellers - March 29, 2017 11:37

  • Watch out for ticks on horse trails.

    Alert for Horse Owners: Tick Season Is Here

    Horses sometimes help owners locate the tick that has attached to them since the horse will begin biting at a certain location on his body and he will itch aggressively where a tick is embedded.

    Flossie Sellers - May 15, 2017 10:12

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