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Signs your horse has allergies Hives Itching Hairless patches Inflamed skin Coughing Head shaking Nasal drainage Runny eyes
» View ArticleSigns your horse has allergies Hives Itching Hairless patches Inflamed skin Coughing Head shaking Nasal drainage Runny eyes
» View ArticleThose pretty yellow flowers can cause problems in your pasture. Buttercup is a bright yellow flower found in pastures throughout...
» View ArticleThe 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.
» View ArticleArticle re-posted with kind permission by Equine Guelph: http://equineguelph.ca/index.php Click here to download their checklist.
» View ArticleThis is post 2 of 2 in the series “EPM” EPM – Part I: What is EPM and How Did...
» View ArticleThis is post 1 of 2 in the series “EPM” EPM – Part I: What is EPM and How Did...
» View ArticleYour horse’s ancestors did not have the benefit of a nice, safe environment for sleeping. As with many other prey...
» View ArticleThe days are getting longer, the mud is starting to recede, and you are ready to put away the winter...
» View ArticleDo mud and manure stains drive you crazy in the winter when it is too cold to bathe your horse?...
» View ArticleAll horses need fiber in their diet and some of it must be the form of long hay. Horses challenged...
» View ArticleOne of the most prevalent myths in the realm of horse nutrition today is that bran mashes are good for...
» View ArticleHere are five tips to make sure your feed room and hayloft are ready for winter. 1. Clean out your...
» View ArticleIt is that time of the year again, when grass pastures can be unsafe for at-risk horses! Grazing management is...
» View ArticleArticle re-posted with kind permission by Equine Guelph: http://equineguelph.ca/index.php The following are examples of nutrition myths (with many pertaining to the...
» View ArticleFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For additional information, contact Jenn@ModernEquestrianMedia.com By Jennifer Roberts As we head into fall, the lush pasture may...
» View ArticleArticle re-posted with kind permission by Equine Guelph: http://equineguelph.ca/index.php Story: Jackie Bellamy-Zions Guelph, ON – Fall is a popular time for...
» View ArticleTraveling is harder on your horse than you think. Tired, stressed horses are more likely to hurt themselves in the...
» View ArticleClick here to download a free copy of the horse body condition score sheet. Horse body condition scoring is an...
» View VideoIn his natural state, your horse would spend 16 to 17 hours each day roaming around and grazing on a...
» View ArticleSummer seasonal recurrent dermatitis (SSRD), commonly called sweet itch or summer itch, is caused by a horse’s allergic reaction to...
» View ArticleFire is an ever-present concern for stable owners. Contact your local fire department to do a walk through of your property and provide recommendations for a pre-plan. A qualified electrician should also evaluate your facility.
» View ArticleStudies reveal that horses are happiest when living outside with other horses. Researchers also noted benefits to the overall health...
» View ArticleRain Rot The facts: Rain rot is caused by the bacterium Dermatophilus congolensis. Occurs during wet seasons. Starts with some type of skin opening, such as an insect bite, that allows the bacteria to enter and spread using moisture. Contagious.
» View ArticleHealthy horses have little problem adjusting to changes in the fructan (sugar) levels in grass. However, individuals struggling with obesity or metabolic syndrome are at high risk for digestive imbalances caused by seasonal fluctuations.
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