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Horse Care

Heat-Related Equine Health Problems

Horses with long, lean bodies, such as Thoroughbreds, tend to deal with heat better than stockier horses. Photo: Leslie Potter…

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A safer snacking solution for overweight horses

When asked about an appropriate treat for overweight horses, equine nutritionist Dr. Juliet M. Getty often recommends apple peels. Just…

11 years ago

Horse Show Makeover

Did show season sneak up on you and your horse? Does everything about an upcoming show look appealing, except your…

11 years ago

Horse Vaccination Chart

The American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) have released revised vaccination guidelines. Click the image to the right for an…

11 years ago

New Thinking on Deworming

With all the highly effective dewormers readily available to horse owners today, it seems many veterinarians have removed themselves from…

11 years ago

Spring Tune-Up

Keeping your equine partner “healthy as a horse” is a worthy objective that can be achieved with some thoughtful strategies…

11 years ago

Spring Checklist for Horse Owners

VETERINARY PROCEDURES Annual vaccinations Nutrition and body condition assessment Dentistry Sheath cleaning for male horses Final foaling preparations for pregnant mares…

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Dewormer Chemical Classes

Click the image to download a .pdf of the dewormer chemical classes chart.Many veterinarians advise rotating different deworming “chemical classes” during…

11 years ago

Rabies reminders for horse owners after Colorado horse tests positive

Rabies is always fatal and there is no treatment once an animal is infected. However, a safe and effective vaccine…

11 years ago

Fly Control Resources

Nothing ruins your summer-riding fun like swarms of flies and other biting insects. Besides being annoying, these pests can spread…

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