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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
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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 horseâs appearance so that good decisions could be made for its optimal hea
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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Chinese Medicine Goes To the Dogs, and Horses Too
Internationally renowned Tallgrass Animal Acupressure Institute is offering courses in Equine & Small Animal Acupressure and will be hosting two Equine or Small Animal Acupressure and Traditional Chinese Medicine Courses in St. Cloud, Florida on February
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Let Whinny Warmers Protect Your Horse from Winter Chill
In warm weather, a horse annoyed by biting flies on its legs can take off at a lively trot for the far side of the pasture to escape the pests. But if those same legs are exposed to winterâs bitter chill, while suffering from the pain of arthritis or
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Winter Hoof Care for Your Horse
Winter horse hoof care often presents scheduling challenges. With winter weather bringing hard frozen ground, snow drifts and colder temperatures makes it difficult for horse owners and farriers to stick to schedules. Canceled or postponed hoof trimming a