Q: I have an 11-year-old Appaloosa gelding that is overweight. I rode him every day during the summer and he…
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Q: I recently purchased a six-year-old gelding for trail riding. I've noticed that he drools when he is eating grain.…
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Q: I have a 10-month-old miniature colt and his 13-year-old mini companion turned out on about an acre of pasture.…