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Horse Care

The Truth about Hay Bellies

Ever been told that your horse has a hay belly and needs to lose weight? Well, relax! He’s not fat,…

15 years ago

Dimethylsulfoxide (DMSO)

Dimethylsulfoxide (DMSO), a byproduct of the chemical solvent industry, was approved by the FDA to treat musculoskeletal disorders in horses…

15 years ago

How to Protect Your Horse from Stinging Insects and Biting Snakes

  Don’t assume that your regular fly repellent will safeguard you or your horse from stinging insects. Standard repellents will…

15 years ago

Connecting with Your Horse

Despite knowing that close relationships among humans are formed over time, it’s fairly common for us to feel disappointed when…

15 years ago

What is a Fecal Egg Count Reduction Test?

With all the recent talk about the importance of using fecal egg count tests (FECs to improve parasite control, I…

15 years ago

More Than Half of Horses Tested Found to Have Stomach Ulcers

For the past three years, animal health company Merial has hosted gastroscopy events across the country, and the results consistently…

15 years ago

Don’t Neglect Your Horse’s Dental Health

February is National Pet Dental Health Month. As with humans, pets benefit from having good oral hygiene. Dental disease can…

15 years ago

An Herbal Sampler

Various conditions respond to herbal treatments. Hilary Self, medical herbalist and director/co-founder of Hilton Herbs, offers some examples: Hormonal conditions:…

15 years ago

Question of the Week: Skinny Lesson Horse

Q: A few months ago, I acquired a 13-year-old Arabian gelding to use as a lesson horse. He was very…

15 years ago

Guidelines for Donkey Dental Care Released by The Donkey Sanctuary

Just like other equines, donkeys need regular dental care to prevent pain and difficulty eating. Because of donkeys stoic nature,…

15 years ago