Articles on Horse Health

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You can use magnetic therapy to treat your horse's bumps, bruises, sprains and strains. Magnetic therapy has been used to increase blood flow and oxygen, help reduce inflammation and relieve swelling and discomfort in horses... more »

How to Wash a Horse

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Washing a horse helps keep its coat clean... 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 Clean a Horse's Sheath

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If you have a male horse who is rubbing its tail on trees or the fence for no apparent reason, he may need his sheath cleaned. A build-up of dirt and smegma can cause irritation in a gelding or stallion. Most horses should have their sheath ... more »

How to Determine if a Horse Is Sick

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Become accustomed to your horse's moods and physical condition. The more you understand what's normal for your horse, the more you'll be able to detect what's abnormal... 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 Give a Horse a Physical Exam

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Your horse should look bright and alert. If he or she looks dull or depressed, try to determine why by performing a physical exam... 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 Fleas, Ticks & Mosquitoes Away Without Chemicals

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I use this spray for my pets, kids and my yard and have had no issues with ticks, fleas or mosquitoes this year. And, since it's just water and garlic, there are no harmful chemicals to worry about. This is also great for camping, hiking, etc. ... more »

How to Prepare for a Foal's Delivery

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Foaling is a very dangerous time for both the mare and the foal. It is important that the mare be attended by someone knowledgeable during the birth. Emergencies can crop up very quickly and need to be attended to immediately... more »

How to Put Together an Equine First Aid Kit

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It's always best to be prepared. A first aid kit for your horse will come in handy in case of an emergency... more »

How to Take Care of a Hoof Abscess

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As most horse-people know, abcesses can be very annoying. With horses, they normally appear in the hoof, sometimes in the heel, other times on the hoof wall. There are many reasons an abcess can occur, from hard ground, to the quality of your ... more »

How to Treat a Colicky Horse

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Colic is the term used to describe any form of abdominal pain in horses. The causes of colic are numerous-gas, an obstruction, parasites or sand and the symptoms of colic are as varied as its causes. Some horses sweat, roll or thrash violently, ... more »

How to Treat an Abscess on a Horse

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An abscess in a horse can occur from a number of things, including an infected bruise, a foreign object penetrating the hoof or improper trimming or shoeing. Abscesses are treatable and should cause only temporary lameness in a horse. Learn how ... more »

How to Treat Founder in a Horse

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Laminitis, often simply referred to as founder, is an inflammation of the sensitive laminae in the horse hoof. Laminitis is a painful condition, recognizable by severe heat, a strong digital pulse and the rocking-horse stance an equine will take ... more »

How to Vaccinate a Horse

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Keeping your horse safe and healthy can be expensive and involve hard work. You must maintain safe shelter and fencing, provide good quality feed, exercise, veterinary care and protection from disease. Vaccinating your horses can prevent them ... more »

How to Avoid Common Accidents in a Horse Barn or Turnout

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Horses are large and powerful animals, but they are also very delicate in their own ways. Anticipating possible threats to your horse's health and safety is the most important responsibility you are faced with as an equestrian. Look for those ... more »

How to Care for a Horse in a Stable

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Choosing and maintaining your horse's stall are important parts of providing your horse with proper care. Most important, you have to make sure the horse gets adequate food, water and exercise. Read on to fully understand the needs of a stabled ... more »

How to Care for Pets in the Hot Weather

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Caring for pets properly in the hot weather is vital. It is when the temperatures rise that our beloved four legged friends fall prey to heat related illnesses. As a result, it's important to understand how to care for pets in the hot weather. ... more »

How to Check the Hydration of a Horse

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You can check the hydration of your horse in several ways: by measuring capillary refill time (CRT), checking skin turgor, and assessing eyes and gums... more »

How to Do a Quick and Effective Lameness Check

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There are many times in a horse person's life when it is essential to know how to do a quick and effective lameness check, from assessing a horse at an auction to seeing if your horse at home needs the day or week off. This article relates a ... more »

How to Give Your Horse a light massage

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Do you want to make your horse feel good? Want to help him/her bond with you? Then try massaging your horse. You can stimulate your horse's digestive system, immune system, and greatly benefit his recovery from injury... more »

How to Keep a Horse Warm in Winter

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Mother Nature gave horses the very best insulation available—their own thick winter coat. Under normal circumstances a horse starts to grow a thick winter coat when daylight decreases. His coat is all he needs to keep him warm. But human ... more »

How to Longe a Horse

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Longeing a horse is a controlled way to exercise the animal and to keep it fit... more »

How to Measure a Horse's Respiration Rate

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Learn how to measure a horse's respiration rate so you can evaluate pain or respiratory disease... more »

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