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Check Your Horse's Vital Signs

WEBHow to check: Activate a digital thermometer; dab its tip with a lubricant. Gently insert the tip in your horse’s rectum to a depth of 2 inches; hold in place until it …

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Horse Health by the Season

WEBHorse Health by the Season. Winter, spring, summer, or fall…all you’ve got to do is remember what your horse needs to stay healthy. Our seasonal guide will help …

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15 Pointers for a Healthier Horse

WEB10. Invest Quality Time in Your Horse. Knowing your horse well will help you read his subtle cues of pain, fear, or illness. Grooming and equine massage can help …

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Know Your Horse's Baselines

WEBMake sure your horse is free of bumps, cuts, swelling, and heat in any of his limbs. It’s also good to walk him around some to check for any signs of lameness. …

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Vitamins and Minerals Guide for Horses

WEBFat-soluble vitamins include A, D, E, and K, while water-soluble vitamins include vitamin C and the B vitamin group (thiamin or B1, riboflavin, B12, niacin, folacin, …

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Six Health Benefits of Horseback Riding

WEBHere are six health benefits of horseback riding you get every time you saddle up. Improves cardiovascular health. A study commissioned on behalf of the …

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Top 10 Horse Blood Tests

WEBTest #2: White Blood-Cell Count (WBC) and Differential. What it is: The WBC tells you the total number of white blood cells circulating in your horse’s …

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Make Your Own Horse Care Remedies

WEBMix a 16-ounce bottle of mineral oil (baby oil is OK), a 16-ounce bottle of 3 percent USP hydrogen peroxide, and a half-ounce bottle of tincture of iodine in a bucket. …

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Ways You Can Support Healthy Hoof Growth

WEBHere are four ways to improve the quality of your horse’s hooves in the months ahead. 1. Provide as much exercise as possible. Movement increases blood …

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What the Hock Is and What it Does

WEBThe hock, or tarsus, is the complex joint that allows quick locomotion and durability for your horse. This is the joint that allows the hind legs to quickly flex forward in the stride to prepare the quadriceps to powerfully propel him as the hocks extend. The anatomy of the hock is complex.

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Colic-Prevention Checklist

WEBHow you keep and manage your horse has a crucial effect on his risk of developing colic. Veterinarian Julie Dechant, DVM, MS, DACVS, of the Equine Surgical …

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Fitness Tips for Equestrians

WEBCircuit One. 60 Seconds: Toe Taps. Get warmed up with one minute of toe-tapping to prepare your body for exercise. Nichole Chirico. 30 Seconds: Push-Ups. Start with your …

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Equine Insurance Explained

WEBA $7,500 limit is around $340 annually; $10,000 is close to $450 a year, and a $15,000 limit is approximately $675. According to Colorado State University, the majority …

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Yes, Horses Can Better Your Mental Health

WEBYes, Horses Can Better Your Mental Health. May 24, 2023. ⎯ Devin Conley. This Mental Health Infographic is part of our Equine Mental Health Awareness Month, brought to …

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What Your Horse's Gum Color Tells You

WEBIf you notice a gray or blue tint to your horse’s gums it might be a result of low oxygen levels in the blood and/or systemic shock. Tip: A blue or gray outline around …

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Equine Massage Therapy Can Benefit Your Horse

WEBWe’ll focus on five techniques that might help your horse in a variety of situations: basic massage, trigger-point therapy, myofascial release, manual lymphatic drainage, and …

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Seven Worst Mistakes in Equine Hoof Care

WEBBlunder #1 Infrequent Farrier Visits. Your farrier performs two key functions when he provides care. First, he helps to maintain the integrity and health of the structural …

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5 Things Horse Owners Should Know About the Coronavirus

WEBThe equine coronavirus is spread through fecal contamination. A horse infected with coronavirus will shed the organism through his feces. A horse that has diarrhea will produce a large volume of feces, around 80-90L of fecal matter on a daily basis. The fecal matter that hits the ground is a great source for contamination of the …

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30 Is the New 20 for Senior Horses

WEBWith advances in equine medical care, your horse has a much better chance of leading a happy and productive life well into his third (or even fourth) decade than his …

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EHV Confirmed in Three Wisconsin Counties

WEBFive horses in Wisconsin have been confirmed positive for equine herpesvirus. The horses are located in three different counties. In Pierce County, a 20-year-old Quarter Horse gelding developed clinical signs on March 22, including ataxia, urine dribbling and tachycardia. He was confirmed positive for neurologic equine herpesvirus …

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