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50 Health and Management Tips

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A Closer Look at Joint Health

WEBAn early sign of joint inflammation is increased fluid within the joint, called effusion. This appears as a bulging area near the joint and feels like a balloon filled with …

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Healing Hands: Equine Sports Medicine & Rehab

WEBIn layman’s terms, that means it offers scientifically proven ways to help horses heal from physical injuries and conditions that inhibit their comfort and …

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Head to Hoof: Senior Horse Health Concerns

WEBAll can cause health concerns for senior horses and may be related to other older-horse health issues. For instance, seniors may be at higher risk for impaction …

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6 Steps to Protect Gut Health

WEBWhat are your horse’s odds of developing colic or gastric ulcers? The answer may depend in large part on you. “Gut issues are always a threat to horses, but you can …

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7 Hoof Health and Colic Tips

WEBOver the last five decades, veterinary care and best practices for horse health and management have undergone extraordinary advancements, driven by …

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Vitamin E: An Equine Essential

WEBAmounts Count. Then there’s the matter of how much Vitamin E your active horse needs. While further studies on working horses are needed, the current National …

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How Much Exercise for a Senior Horse

WEBKeeping horses active with exercise and turnout (preferably 24 hours/day) is essential in these later years. Like human senior citizens, older horses can improve their …

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Horsemanship 101: Track Your Horse's Health

WEB1.Your horse’s history. Fill this section with everything you know about your horse’s basic physical characteristics and life to date: age, sex, height, color, markings, …

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Copper May Help Hoof Health

WEBDr. Hampson and Wilson concluded that the copper coating contributed to an antibacterial effect, helping the hoof wall to remain healthy. But they cautioned that the study …

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Wisconsin Horse Positive for EHV

WEBA horse at a private facility in Vernon County, Wisconsin, is positive for neurologic equine herpesvirus (EHV). Two additional horses are suspected positive. The …

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Ten Hoof Care Tips to Help Keep Your Horse's Hooves Healthy …

WEBHome » Health » Hoof Care » Ten Hoof Care Tips to Help Keep Your Horse’s Hooves Healthy and Strong. 1. Pick out your horse’s feet. This may sound pretty …

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Equine Vaccination Recommendations & Annual Horse Health Chart

WEBFind out which equine vaccination recommendations are right for your horse at different ages and stages. Download this PDF chart with equine vaccination …

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3 Wisconsin Horses Positive for EHV

WEBThree horses in Wisconsin have been confirmed positive for neurologic equine herpesvirus (EHV), and additional cases are suspected. The confirmed cases are …

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Maryland Horse Positive for Strangles

WEBOne horse in Prince George’s County, Maryland, is positive for strangles, and two horses are suspected positive. The affected horses are under quarantine. …

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Four Texas Horses Positive for EIA

WEBFour horses in Texas have been confirmed positive for equine infectious anemia (EIA). The cases are located in Waller, Montgomery, Denton and El Paso …

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Horse Accident in Queens, NY

WEBMy New York friends let me know about a terrible accident tonight that happened in Queens, New York. A seven-year-old Quarter Horse named Romeo was …

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Photo Gallery: #FEIWorldCup Sacramento

WEBCheck out some of our favorite moments from this weekend's $100,000 Longines FEI World Cup™ Jumping Sacramento.

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Washington Horse Positive for Equine Influenza

WEBClinical signs of equine influenza infection can include a high fever (up to 106°F); a dry, hacking cough; depression; weakness; anorexia; serous (watery) nasal …

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Photo Gallery: Longines FEI World Cup™ Jumping Lexington

WEBRe-live the exciting action from Saturday's Longines FEI World Cup™ Jumping Lexington at the CP National Horse Show in Kentucky.

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