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  • Don't Feed Your Donkey or Mule Like It's a Horse

    Mules and donkeys have served mankind as beast of burdens for thousands of years. They have worked and lived in some of the harshest environments and still survived.

    Flossie Sellers - December 10, 2012 12:12

  • 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.

    Flossie Sellers - December 11, 2012 09:42

  • Making the Best of Holiday Treats for Your Horse

    During the holidays, people enjoy plenty of special treats, so why shouldn't horses? Holiday  treats can provide pleasure and add beneficial nutrients to your horse’s diet. Certainly, everyone enjoys seeing the horse's reaction when offered a s

    Flossie Sellers - December 12, 2012 08:38

  • Cold Weather Has an Impact on Your Horse's Health

    Dr. Robert A. Mowrey, Extension Horse Husbandry Specialist with My Horse University discusses the effects that cold weather has on horses and gives information that will help you adjust your feeding, watering, and conditioning management practices to insu

    Flossie Sellers - December 13, 2012 08:42

  • Looking Beyond Appearance for True State of Horse Health

    A growing number of horse owners rely on the misconception that if their horse appears healthy and fit, then chances are it is. What if we had the tools to help us look beyond a horse’s appearance so that good decisions could be made for its optimal hea

    Flossie Sellers - December 13, 2012 10:26

  • Ten Tips for Better Horse Health this Winter

    Winter has arrived in many areas and while you may be tempted to wrap your horse in a warm blanket and leave the horse in a heated barn for the cold season. Avoid that urge. Your horse is better off if you refrain from too much over-coddling him.

    Flossie Sellers - December 15, 2012 08:46

  • Planning Makes Perfect When Leaving Horses During the Holidays

    Many horse owners travel during the holidays and leaving their horse or horses can pose both emotional and logistical worries. Leaving your horses in the care of others takes thoughtful planning and preparation to make sure that horses are well taken care

    Flossie Sellers - December 16, 2012 11:07

  • Maintaining Horse Health in Winter

    Winter can be a challenging time for horse management. Whether your horse lives in the barn or in the pasture, there are some key points to keeping your equine happy and healthy during the colder months.

    Flossie Sellers - December 17, 2012 08:31

  • When Your Horse's Weight Loss Is a Matter of Concern

    Researchers at the School of Veterinary Medicine at University College in Dublin, Ireland, investigated the records of 40 horses that were examined because they were losing weight despite having a good appetite. Scores for body condition and blood levels

    Flossie Sellers - December 18, 2012 08:13

  • Using Acupuncture to Diagnose and Treat Lameness in Horses

    There is little more frustrating than getting ready for a big show and finding out your horse is not moving or feeling quite right.

    Flossie Sellers - December 20, 2012 08:05

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