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By Nikki Alvin-Smith and Horsemen’s Laboratory Resistance to dewormer products currently available on the market has caused the FDA to invoke...

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Mare & Foal Care Tool

Article re-posted with kind permission by Equine Guelph: http://equineguelph.ca/index.php This free online resource will take users through the complete cycle of...

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Is My Horse Cold?

If your horse has a thick winter coat and some shelter, they don’t mind the cold! In the absence of...

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Winter Mud Management Tip

In the wet winter months when snow and rain turn dirt to mud, make it a daily habit to remove...

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Make sure your horses eat all their supplements

There is nothing more maddening then trying to feed a critical supplement to your horse and having him not eat...

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When Is It Too Cold to Bathe Your Horse?

Once a horse is completely wet they can get cold very quickly. The average critical temperature for a horse with...

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Five Easy Steps to Set Up a Good Feeding Program

In a few easy steps you can set up a good feeding program: 1. Determine how much your horse weighs....

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Tips for Feeding Special Needs Horses in the Winter

Preventing winter weight gain in easy keepers. Some horses gain weight when given a winter break from trail riding, training,...

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At What Temperature Does Your Horse Start to Get Cold?

Horses will start feeling cold below certain critical temperatures. For a clipped horse, or one with a summer coat, the...

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Determine How Much Energy Your Forage Is Providing

Click here to download a print version of this infographic. Text-only version of “Determine how much energy your forage...

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Does alfalfa make horses hot?

The reason alfalfa gets a bad rap for making horses “hot” is because alfalfa is higher in digestible energy and...

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Can a horse have too many amino acids? Is there a maximum level?

Amino acids are the building blocks of protein. As with anything, too much protein can cause problems. It is best...

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Mud Management and Horses

Article re-posted with kind permission by Equine Guelph: http://equineguelph.ca/index.php Do you struggle with managing mud on your horse farm? Some farms...

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Myths and Facts About Protein

Myths MYTH: Protein is a good source of energy for mature horses. BUSTED: Of the three dietary energy sources—carbohydrates, fats...

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Parasite Control with Dr. Peregrine

Article re-posted with kind permission by Equine Guelph: http://equineguelph.ca/index.php Rotate or rest? That is a very good question when it comes...

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Picking Hay for Your Horse

When picking hay for your horse, consider the following: The type of hay available The maturity of the hay when it was harvested The region of the country where the hay was grown

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Tips on how to get your picky metabolic syndrome horse to eat supplements.

What do you do when your insulin-resistant horse needs supplements but isn’t getting a substantial amount of feed to put...

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Equine Dentistry

Article re-posted with kind permission by Equine Guelph: http://equineguelph.ca/index.php The average horse chews about 60,000 bites per day! Not surprisingly, the...

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Got Allergies?

Signs your horse has allergies Hives Itching Hairless patches Inflamed skin Coughing Head shaking Nasal drainage Runny eyes

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Buttercup Toxicity in Horses

Those pretty yellow flowers can cause problems in your pasture. Buttercup is a bright yellow flower found in pastures throughout...

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How Quality and Type of Pasture Impact Your Horse’s Diet

The quantity and quality of nutrients contributing to your horse’s diet by the pasture will depend on overall pasture quality, time spent grazing, and season of the year.

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