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Practical Approach to Equine Respiratory Health
Equine respiratory health is a year-round hot topic for Megan Snyder, VMD, in her veterinary practice, Damascus Equine Associates in Mount Airy, MD. She focuses on internal medicine and sports...
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Understanding Hay Quality
As the source of 50 to 90 percent of a normal, healthy horse's nutritional needs, hay warrants careful consideration. Yet, there is a lot of confusion over what, exactly, defines...
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Horse Care Cost Saving Tips
If there is one thing everyone can agree on in horses, it’s that they are expensive. I’ve always heard “there is no such thing as a free horse” and “the...
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The Horsemanship Habit of Keen, Everyday Observation
Knowing your horse’s normal vital signs – heart and respiratory rate, etc. -- is critical to catching health problems in their earliest stages. Knowing the less tangible signs of discomfort...
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Know Your Horse’s Norms - How to Take, Measure and Track Key Vital Signs
Maintaining good health in our horses is every owners’ responsibility. Avoiding performance limiting viruses, preventing the development of more serious diseases and ensuring your horse is content and living as...
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Summer is Coming….
1. Made In the Shade: Horses should have access to shade throughout the day, especially during peak heat. The shade of trees can be ideal if it puts your horse in...