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Equine Health

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Which Plants are Poisonous for Horses?

Expert Advice: Kim Lina Pethahn, an independent feed consultant, wrote this article. Common Symptoms and What to Avoid Poisonous plants can be found all over the world and sadly horses do not always know that what they’re eating might be

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The Equine Colic

Expert Advice: This article was written by Dr. Pedro Penha Garcia, a veterinarian with 10+ years of experience. What is an Equine Colic? A Colic is something no horse owner wants to face, but if you have horses, you’ll likely

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Pros and Cons of Going Barefoot

Going barefoot refers to the practice of keeping horses without horseshoes, allowing them to walk and run on natural surfaces with their hooves unprotected by metal shoes. This practice is based on the idea that horses evolved to have hooves

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Hoof Care for Horses

For a healthy foundation Hoof care is an important part of equine health care. The hooves are the foundation of the horse and bear the entire body weight of the animal. Regular hoof care is therefore essential to maintain healthy

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Coat Change

Here’s how you can help your horse When the days start to get longer and spring arrives, we throw our thick winter coats into the basement and wait for the warmer weather. While we are ready for the change in

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Horse with a rug in winter snow

How To Rug Your Horse in Winter

Are you over-rugging your horse out of concern? There are key factors you should keep in mind when using blankets for your horse during winter. During the winter season, most people automatically throw a rug on their horse, or so

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Active Stables for Horses

Constant Free Movement in Herds Can Help Against Obesity We always talk about how feed can affect a horse’s weight but feed is not the only thing that can and should be considered when helping a horse lose weight sustainably.

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The Body Condition Score of Horses

Assessing a horse’s overall body condition The body condition score (BCS) is a subjective evaluation method used to assess a horse’s overall body condition and fat coverage. The BCS system typically uses a scale of 1 to 9, with 1

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Supplements and Vitamins for Horses

Expert Advice: Kim Lina Pethahn, an independent feed consultant, wrote this article. Offering the Necessities & Avoiding Overdosages Whether your horse needs supplements at all depends on both the pre-existing conditions and the energy consumption of your horse. However, an

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The Horse Hoof – Symptoms and Diseases

“No Hoof, No Horse.” The horse’s hoof represents a remarkable anatomical phenomenon. The horse rests practically all day on the tip of a single toe or finger. Hence the old adage, “No hoof, no horse.” There is no question that

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