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February 17, 2010
Checking for Neurological Conditions
A veterinarian should examine any horse whose owner is concerned about neurologic disease, but an easy ground procedure can
February 17, 2010
Helping the Cast Horse
A horse that has lain down too close to a fence or wall and gotten into a position from
February 17, 2010
Handling your Horse
Recent research suggests that horses prefer to be handled from the left side, possibly due to the way they
February 17, 2010
Performance Limited by Genetics
Bottom line: no matter what type of training is used, a particular horse can run only so fast, with
February 17, 2010
Storing Hay Safely
Storing hay before it has dried thoroughly is a risky practice because of the danger of spontaneous combustion. For
February 17, 2010
Providing Dinner Through the Winter
How much hay do you need to buy to get your horses safely through the winter months? To find
February 15, 2010
Getting Horses Back into Condition
How do you begin getting your horse back into condition, and how long will the process take if you
February 15, 2010
Colic caused by Persimmons
Severe discomfort may not be noticed until several months after ingestion of persimmons, so if horses with access to
February 15, 2010
Weight Calculation
Don't know how much your horse weighs? Here's a formula from Equus that may give you a rough idea. This
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