Horse Health

How to Handle Postdelivery Problems in Mares

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Postdelivery problems in mares can range from placental retention to intestinal displacements. Observe your mare closely for signs of discomfort and illness after a delivery, and prepare to call a veterinarian... more »

How to Prepare Your Mare for Breeding

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So you want to breed your mare? There are a number of preparations that need to be made so that your mare is comfortable and healthy during her pregnancy. Just as in humans, mares need to be in optimum health to avoid the heartache of a ... more »

How to Remove a Horse Shoe

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During a trail ride, the night before a show or in the middle of a lesson, its Murphy's Law that your horse's shoe is guarantied to come off or become loose at the worst possible time. How to remove a horse shoe is a practical skill every horse ... more »

How to Save Big on Vet Bills

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Owning a pet can have impact to a person's wallet. Not only will a pet owner worry about pet food and other necessities, but the biggest is veterinary bill. With the rising costs of vet bills, pet owners have a greater challenge of finding ways ... more »

How to Stretch a Horse

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Horses benefit from stretching prior to exercise. Even a horse that does not train intensely or compete in equestrian sports might have to carry a rider on his back for long distances on a trail ride. Stretching helps prevent injury by loosening ... more »

How to Travel With a Horse

By Melissa Maroff

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“Have horse, will travel” used to simply mean saddling up and hitting the trail. Nowadays, traveling with a horse isn’t quite so simple. There is some planning and preparation involved. So before you giddyup—here are some tips for making the trip ... more »

How to Check a Horse's Heart Rate

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Check heart rate to evaluate your horse's physical condition. An increase in heart rate can be associated with pain, dehydration, fever and other problems... more »

How to First Aid Kit For Horse Owners

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All horse owners should have a first-aid kit in a box or cabinet in your tack room.. more »

How to Get a Prepurchase Exam for a Horse

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Very few horses are 100 percent sound. Obtaining a prepurchase exam alerts the buyers to a horse's defects and allows them to make an informed decision on whether to buy the horse... more »

How to get your horse ready for winter

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The cold season is starting and you are planning to keep your horse outdoors? Confused about whether to blanket him or how to keep him best conditioned for the cold weather? Hands off... and relax. Preparing your horse for winter is easier ... more »

How to Keep Pets Safe on the Fourth of July

By Melissa Maroff

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Independence Day means celebration time for Americans: From booze to backyard barbecues to loud fireworks--American humans that is. For American pets, not so much. Along with the rocket’s red glare and bombs bursting in air, come some hazards for ... more »

How to Rescue a Foal

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While we like to think that everyone will love and acre for any foals brought into this world, that's not always the case. Some foals have no one to care for them and need help... more »

How to Trim a Horse's Hooves

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When it comes to your horse's hoof care, you probably have a regular farrier come out every six to eight weeks. He will trim or put shoes on your horse's hooves and then leave for another six to eight weeks. But what do you do when your farrier ... more »

How to Wash a Horse

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Washing a horse helps keep its coat clean... more »

How to Care for a Horse in a Pasture

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Keeping a horse out in pasture is the best and most natural way to keep a horse, but there are several natural and man-made conditions that you must be aware of and protect your horse from... more »

How to Care for a Sick Foal

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Having a foal takes planning: you pick the right broodmare, find the right stallion to compliment her, get her bred and then wait and wait for eleven months. Once the foal arrives, its heart-breaking to find that he's sickly. Prompt and ... more »

How to Check a Horse's Digital Pulse

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Checking the digital pulse helps evaluate pain and inflammation in foot and hoof. Finding the pulse at your horse's foot takes experience and expertise, but most people can learn the basics with some practice... more »

How to Choose a Veterinarian

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Working as a team with your veterinarian helps guarantee that your pet will live a full and healthy life. Selecting someone who has the same level of passion about pet care that you have is the first step. The information below will help you in ... more »

How to Cool Out a Horse

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Cooling out a horse is very simple, but very important in keeping your horse healthy. Follow these steps when your horse has been worked and/or it is very hot outside to cool-out safely... more »

How to Cool Out a Horse in Hot Weather

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Cooling out your horse in hot weather - especially after a workout - is extremely important. Follow these steps to keep your horse cool and healthy... more »

How to Exercise a Barrel Horse

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Exercising a barrel racing horse is different from exercising a horse used for trail rides. Barrel racing horses are athletes and need specific training to perform to the best of their abilities. Learn how to keep your barrel racing horse in ... more »

How to find help for an abused or neglected horse

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If you have ever seen an abused or neglected animal you probably had a mix of emotions. The strongest being to help the animal. With pets (i.e. dogs, cats) it is pretty simple, with horses it is increasingly difficult. In this article I will walk ... more »

How to Get Rid of Fly Eggs on Horses

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Bot flies will lay eggs on your horse's legs in late summer. Because the eggs feel itchy, your horse will lick her legs. The eggs pass from the horse's tongue to the stomach lining. Next spring, the eggs will have turned into larvae and will be ... more »

How to Help a Mare and Foal After Delivery

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The delivery has been a success. Now' s the time to take the final steps to aid and comfort your mare and newborn foal... more »

How to keep your pet from not getting fleas.

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Pests can be controlled, and it isn't all that hard. It can even be done largely naturally, since the common chemical treatments are also poisonous to other creatures. The best way is to prevent the pests from staying even before they start ... more »

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