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Cribbing Part II: Does cribbing cause health problems

WebHorses colicing. It is widely believed that colic from cribbing is caused by the ingestion of air which, in turn, causes gas distention in the intestinal tract. It turns out that …

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Feeding to Prevent Ulcers

WebPapaya has been used successfully for ulcers in the equine very safely for many years. And it can be fed for long periods time without side effects. The only issue …

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What to do when your horse chokes

WebWhat you should do when your horse chokes. The most important thing to do is call the vet. Sometimes choke can clear on its own, in few minutes, and sometimes it …

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Keeping Track of Your Horse Records is Easy (and Free) Online

WebI realized I needed help as I was losing track of which week I gave my horses their IM joint injections, which defeats the purpose of keeping them on a schedule! Other …

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How long after feeding do you ride

WebI know some people who even wait two hours after feeding so that their horses can digest their meals. The big concern voiced by people is that riding their horses too …

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Calories, density and NSCs: Understanding different feeds

WebNSC % varies significantly among feeds. For a horse like Freedom who is sensitive to starch, the NSC % of a feed is an important component. Some of the higher …

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Flax Seed: How and why to feed it

WebIt can help reduce inflammation which may help horses with joint stiffness or arthritis. It helps improve coat quality adding shine and softness. It improves digestion. It …

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How to check your horse’s pulse rate, respiration rate and …

WebNormal pulse range: 28 to 45 beats (count the double ‘lub dub’ as one full beat) per minute. Note that on the second video they show four different ways to check …

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Arrogate Euthanized after mystery illness

WebArrogate, who won a record 17.42 million in his short career, was euthanized at age seven after a mystery illness. He retired as horse racing’s highest earner of all …

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When to use Bute vs. Banamine

WebBanamine is a drug that is most commonly given for colic relief as it has extra anti-inflammatory benefits that make it helpful for treating intestinal problems. …

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Himalayan Salt Blocks – Are They Worth the Fuss and

WebWith an estimated cost per day of 46 cents, you can do better for your money. For example, your standard 50 lb trace mineral salt block costs only $6.50! As to …

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Should you do a PPE before buying a horse

WebA PPE is a health exam performed by a vet when the buyer and usually the seller are both present. It is done to assess current soundness, to help determine the …

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Finding a Retirement Home for your Horse

WebConsider costs. While it’s typically less expensive to have your horse in a retirement situation, you do not want to end up in a situation where the board is so low …

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Do Horses Grieve

WebGive yourself time to come to terms with the loss. It can last from hours to several weeks. 2. Disorganization: This is a time of personal chaos, as we try to adjust to …

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The Gem Twist story isn't over

WebGem Twist (1979-2006) was a legendary jumper. Bred by Frank Chapot, this American Thoroughbred gelding had a stellar career as a Grand Prix jumper. His wins …

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Depo banned for USEF competitions effective Dec. 1

WebThe United States Equestrian Federation Board of Directors has voted to prohibit the use of medroxyprogesterone acetate (MFA) which is the generic version of …

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When Horses had Toes They Didn't Need Shoes

WebThis drawing depicts how a Dawn Horse would have looked. The animal had four toes on the front feet and three on the back feet, not three in front like a tapir, plus …

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One white foot, buy him!

WebThere’s an old proverb about horse trading that goes: Three white hooves look well about him. One white foot—buy him. Two white feet—try him. Three white …

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Olympic Horses arrive in Tokyo

WebThe first 35 horses to arrive are those competing in Dressage which landed in Tokyo today, flying from Belgium to Tokyo via Dubai (for refueling). The flight took 18 …

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Were you caught out by the Adequan shortage

WebIt seems that the Shirley facility has been experiencing issues since 2008 with particulates in the product. IN addition 17 lots of vasopressin injection, which is used to …

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