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  • NRHA and BIVI Join Forces To Keep Reining Horses Healthy

    The National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) has joined with Boehringer Ingelheim in a corporate partnership. NRHA is a worldwide organization dedicated to the promotion of the reining horse and the sport of Reining.

    Flossie Sellers - January 30, 2013 16:52

  • New Foaling Video Available from Small Equine Experts

    A new video entitled “Foaling,” offering expert knowledge and information about foaling specifically with small equine in mind, is now available from Ozark Mountain MiniTack.com.

    Flossie Sellers - January 31, 2013 08:10

  • Dieting Horses Bulk Up with Wood Shavings

    According to recent research shavings used in horse bedding may not be as unpalatable as previously thought. In fact, horses and ponies on a severely restricted diet may actually consume considerable quantities of wood shavings, as research conducted at L

    Flossie Sellers - September 1, 2012 10:37

  • Farriers and Vets Honored for Contributions to Equine Hoof Care

    A pair of farriers and three equine veterinarians earned Hall of Fame recognition during induction ceremonies during the recent 10th annual International Hoof-Care Summit. These five individuals were honored for outstanding careers in equine footcare duri

    Flossie Sellers - January 31, 2013 08:37

  • Three Farriers Recognized for Excellence in Equine Foot Care

    Three young horseshoers were recognized for outstanding career progress in the equine footcare field during the recent 10th International Hoof-Care Summit in Cincinnati, Ohio. These individuals were honored as Rising Shoeing Stars in a program that promot

    Flossie Sellers - February 1, 2013 08:10

  • What To Do When Your Horse Steps on a Nail

    If a horse suffers a puncture wound is to the hoof, it may be difficult to determine which of the vital structures of the foot have been injured and contaminated with microorganisms.

    Flossie Sellers - February 1, 2013 09:50

  • Horse Owners Need To Be Alert When It Comes To Foaling

    Many foalings are unattended and most foalings work out well for both mare and foal thus the owner. However in the up to 20% of foalings that don’t work out well, it can be emotionally and financially devastating to the owner and potentially fatal for t

    Flossie Sellers - February 2, 2013 09:10

  • A Little Attention Now Makes Life Better for Horses

    With the coming of the fall season, this is the perfect time to focus on preventative health care for your horse. Internal parasites become active again this time of year as it cools and can proliferate in pastures. Make sure to perform a fecal egg count

    Flossie Sellers - September 7, 2012 09:33

  • Test Available for Lavendar Foal Syndrome in Arabian Horses

    The Animal Health Diagnostic Center at Cornell University is now offering a genetic test for Lavender Foal Syndrome (LFS). Lavendar Foal Syndrome is a fatal disease of newborn Arabian foals, particularly those of Egyptian Arabian breeding.

    Flossie Sellers - February 4, 2013 08:34

  • Sexually Transmitted Diseases: A Risk In Breeding Horses

    Horse owners realize that breeding horses is not what it was 20, even 10 years ago. Now it is nothing to call someone on the other side of the world and through the wonders of artificial insemination (AI), have fresh, cooled or frozen semen or embryos on

    Flossie Sellers - February 4, 2013 09:15

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