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Horse Care

 Horse care is the most important aspect of ownership. The topics that Horse Illustrated has covered include: behavior, deworming, grooming, farriery, dentistry, adoption, welfare, charities within the industry, overall health (such as diseases and conditions), injuries, wound care, lameness, mare and foal care, nutrition, pest control, safety, seasonal management, senior care, vaccinations, and much more.To help your horse be healthy, you will want to work with an equine veterinarian, farrier, and equine dentist. In addition, there are alternative practitioners, such as equine chiropractors, physiotherapists, massage therapists, etc. Always review the qualifications of someone before you let them help you with your equine best friend.

What does your horse eat at mealtimes? Two flakes of hay and half a coffee can of grain? What do those units of measurement really mean? Your horse's diet should be measured by weight and based on his body...
The dark color of your horse's coat, mane, and tail can change color. This is often attributed to exposure to sunlight. But red tips on dark manes and dark coats, particularly noticeable in bays and black horses, may be...
Your horse's regular vaccinations are one of the cornerstones of his health care regimen. Regardless of whether your horse is a show campaigner or never leaves the farm, there are certain vaccines that every horse should receive. Perhaps you've...
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13  Shapley's Easy- Out No Rinse Shampoo is a speedy and convenient alternative in weather that's too cold for bathing with water and for last-minute showground grooming.www.shapleys.com 
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13  Farnam Vetrolin Green Spot Out spray-on dry clean shampoo is an excellent spot cleaner for light-colored coats. Perfect for cold weather or when there's no time for bathing.www.farnamhorse.com
1   2   3   4   5   6   7   8   9   10   11   12   13  Absorbine ShowSheen Stain Remover & Whitener is a fast-acting spot remover enhanced with Oxi-Eraser stain lifters for a color-safe, deep clean without bleach. Absorbine Miracle Groom ready-to-use spray works without soap or water so it's great for cold weather touch-ups....
1   2   3   4   5   6   7   8   9   10   11   12   13  Straight Arrow Original Mane ‘n Tail Detangler conditions and fortifies hair strands and provides friction-free slip for tangle-free manes and tails with reduced grooming damage. www.straightarrow.com
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13  Farnam Horseshoer's Secret Deep-Penetrating Hoof Conditioner includes the reconstructing power of avocado oil to condition hooves and help prevent cracks, splits and contracted heels. www.farnamhorse.comEcoLicious Equestrian Hoof Therapy All Natural Restorative and Protective Serum protects and heals with antibacterial,...
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Opt to Adopt

If you’re searching for a horse to call your own, consider the option of adopting before scouring the classified ads or surfing the internet. Adoption is a rewarding experience, not only for the adopter, but also for the horse...
Chiropractic is a popular treatment for equine athletes, but if you have never tried it before, choosing a reputable equine practitioner may be difficult.  To make things more complicated, you have two options to choose from: a veterinarian or...
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