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First Responders Learn How to Rescue Large Animals
âThe firefighter may think he can put a halter on the horse and walk him out in a fire, but the horse will turn its back and kick because heâs scared. You need a different plan.â
Your Horse Blanket Questions Answered
If your horse is in good health, has plenty of roughage to eat, and grows his own winter coat, he is probably going to stay warm if he's dry and isn't in direct wind.
Drink Up! Water Consumption in Horses
âAccording to McKernan, 'A horse deprived of water may only live up to 3 or 6 days. After lacking water intake for two days a horse may refuse to eat and exhibit signs of colic and other life-threatening ailments.â
Tips for Keeping Your Horse Tick Free and Healthy this Summers
âTick bites can cause irritation and restlessness in horses. Large numbers of ticks on an animal can cause extensive blood loss that could result in potentially life-threatening anemia.â
For Better Horse Respiratory Health Follow These Dust Buster Tips
â With cold weather approaching and horses spending more time in stalls, making dust busting a priority becomes more important for better horse respiratory health.â
Changes in the Season Mean Diet Changes for Most Horses
âWhen nighttime temperatures drop, it becomes too chilly for plants to grow and the sugars are stored for later use leading to a concentration of stored sugars which may increase the risk of digestive upset or laminitis in some horses.â
Equine Guelph Offers Equine Welfare Tips and Colic Risk Assessment
During 2013 the âYear of Colic Prevention,â Equine Guelph has delivered many initiatives to help the horse owner combat colic including the release of its latest online health care tool - the Colic Risk Rater plus a free colic prevention tips poster.
What Are You Doing This Winter to Prevent Lameness?
Below freezing temperatures can make hibernation look tempting but inactivity in horses can lead to many issues including lameness.
Watch Monty Roberts Training Horses on Horse & Country TV
For one week in October, Monty Roberts will bring his gentle and effective training to Horse & Country TV.
From Efficacy to Reactions, Here's What to Expect from Horse Vaccines
Not all vaccines are created equal, so veterinarians are the best resource when choosing the right vaccine for your horse.