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Pain That Kills
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Pain That Kills
Laminitis can be fatal. Learn why this deadly disease is so dangerous and what you can do to prevent your horse falling prey. I love horses. As an equine veterinarian, it is…
Horse Containment
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5 Horse-Containment Options
These handy containment options will keep your horse Houdini safe in camp. Horse camping adds an extra dimension to your trail riding experience. After a long day exploring the wilderness, contentment…
Feed Room
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How to Organize Your Feed Room
Horse & Rider's May 2006 issue features a tour of Richard Klimesh and Cherry Hill's meticulously organized tack rooms. Cherry gives some organizing tips for the feed area. Cherry Hill and…
Chaps by Discipline
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Chaps by Discipline
You can confidently buy your next pair of chaps using the guidance from four experts and get tips from a chapsmaker. Chaps are an essential part of any rider's attire. Chaps…
Neck Rein
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Teach Your Horse to Neck Rein
Horses should learn neck reining. This helps you feel confident in your horse's ability to control. You can also use it to open gates, grab an item from your saddlebag or point…
New Dog to Horses
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How to Introduce a New Dog to Horses
Before your dog can run off to the barn, or even to a horse show, you must slowly and carefully introduce him to your horse. Sharing your horse's life with…
Euthanasia
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Euthanasia: When It’s Time to Say Goodbye
It is the most difficult decision you will ever make. We can help you get through this difficult time. People often ask me how it is possible. Isn't this the most difficult…
Makes Your Horse Unique
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Horsenality: It Makes Your Horse Unique
Is it possible to decode the personality of your horse and discover his unique traits? Linda Parelli, educator and clinician. People are unique. Are horses capable of having "horsenalities?" Linda Parelli, a clinician…
De-Spook Your Horse
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3 Great Ways to De-Spook Your Horse
Horses are naturally spooky. Some horses more than others. Experts will show you how to reduce the spook-o'meter. According to the old saying, horses are only scared of two things. "1. Things that…
First-Time Riders
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6 Tips for First-Time Riders
To ride a horse is a brave thing. These six tips will help you feel confident riding horses for the first time, whether you are on vacation or just starting out…
To Play Or Not To Play
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To Play or Not to Play?
You might be able to play with your horse without causing any harm. However, playing with horses can cause problems. Here's why. Is it okay to play with your horse? Owners may think…
Enterolith A Common Colic Culprit
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Enterolith: A Common Colic Culprit
Although you may not be aware, a small pebble or a few strands of baling twine could cause colic. Learn more about whether your horse's diet, habits, or even where he…
Introduction To Working Equitation
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Introduction to Working Equitation
Equitation is a new sport in America. Learn how it can benefit your horse and make for a more enjoyable rider. Equitation is a demonstration of the skills and techniques…
Why Kids Should Ride
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Why Kids Should Ride
Horses may be the most effective tool in today's world for raising healthy, well-adjusted kids. Jennifer Paulson My mom introduced me to horses when I was a small child. I was…
Be Brave At The Lope, Overcome Fear
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Be Brave at the Lope, Overcome Fear
Do you find loping nerve-racking? Are you wishing it was more enjoyable and less stressful? Use our tips to reduce anxiety. You can lope by working at the walk and jog. These gaits…
Endurance Riding 101
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Endurance Riding 101
This series is from Lari Shea (owner of California's Ricochet Ridge Ranch), endurance champion and trail guru. This issue: An eight-step guide for endurance riding competitively. Lari Shea, a seasoned endurance…
3 Tips To Stay Secure In The Saddle
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3 Tips To Stay Secure in the Saddle
You can sit comfortably by being secure in your saddle. These are three stick-like glue tips that will help you increase your support base. Do you want to feel more secure…
Decoding Horse Conformation
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Decoding Horse Conformation
Learn the basics of horse conformation from an expert horse-judging judge so that you can'see' horses like a pro and master judging terminology once and for all. Your horse-loving friend…
Homemade First Aid Recipes For Your Horse
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Homemade First-Aid Recipes for Your Horse
Although you may not be aware, a small pebble or a few strands of baling twine could cause colic. Learn more about whether your horse's diet, habits, or even where he…
Get A Handle On Hackamores
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Get a Handle on Hackamores
Learn the basics of traditional hackamore and improve your horse-headgear skills. A handsome, well-made hackamore is the most Western of all Western things. A bitless setup, which includes a bosal and…
4 Steps To Fix Head Tossing
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4 Steps to Fix Head Tossing
With the help of Steve Stevens, a clinician, you can stop head-tossing at home and on the trail. Q He fusses about the bit when I take him outside for a…
Vitamins And Minerals Guide For Horses
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Vitamins and Minerals Guide for Horses
Find out how to get the most from what we know about your horse's vitamin and mineral requirements. Super Steed vitamins are on sale at your local vitamin and feed…
Surviving Green + Green
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Surviving Green + Green
It's the "forbidden" match, a green rider riding on a green horse. These strategies will help you to be successful and safe if you find yourself in such a situation. You…
Sarcoid Tumors On Alert
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Sarcoid Tumors: On Alert!
These common skin cancers can be easily identified and treated. The flat, hairless region of skin near the horse's eyes was something I mentioned to my client the first time…
Make Your Own Horse Care Remedies
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Make Your Own Horse Care Remedies
They are said to be able to heal wounds, repel flies, and make horses' coats shiny. Are homemade remedies reliable? Or are they a recipe for disaster? Let's take a look at…
Bombproof’ The Mounted Patrol Way
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‘Bombproof’ the Mounted Patrol Way
This article will help you, a trail-horse owners, to recognize the benefits and integrate elements into your own training program. This article will provide you with the basics of training and…
Understanding Horse Cinches
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Understanding Horse Cinches
To ensure that every ride is safe and enjoyable, brush up on your front-cinch knowledge. A Western saddle must have a front cinch. Without it, the saddle will not stay…
Running Martingale
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Running Martingale
Are you using your running martingale correctly? Compare your habits with my tips. Many people don't understand the purpose of a running marstingale for the Western horses. It is not meant to…
Diarrhea Is It Serious
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Diarrhea: Is It Serious?
Learn how to distinguish between potentially fatal diarrhea and loose manure, as well as how to protect your horse from such conditions. These four words from a client made my…
Locks Of Love
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Locks of Love
These do's and dont's will help you unravel the secrets to your horse's silky tresses. People usually react to the long tail and mane of Smart And Shiney (above) with…
Get Snaffle Bit Smart
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Get Snaffle-Bit Smart
This easy-to-use piece of tack can have more to it than you may realize. Find out how to use snaffle bits and the different styles. Here are four types of snaffle…
Thoroughpin—should I Worry
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Thoroughpin—Should I Worry?
Horse owners wonder what the hock condition is and whether there are any remedies. Q My 10-year-old part Arabian gelding seems to have a large thoroughpin within the web of his…
How To Treat Capped Hocks In Horses
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How to Treat Capped Hocks in Horses
Before your vet arrives, here are some ways to reduce swelling at the horse's hock point. What you see with a Capped Hock The swelling is a soft, fluid-filled lump…
Are Horses’ Hooves Made Out Of…cartilage
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Are Horses’ Hooves Made Out of…Cartilage?
Scroll down to answer our Just-for Fun trivia question. Martha Hutterer/Adobe Stock Images TRUE or FALSE: Horse hooves are made from the same protein as human cartilage. T / F Scroll…
Mount From The Right
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Mount from the Right
Your horse will allow you to mount or dismount from either side. It is just a tradition to mount from the left. Learn why your horse should allow you to mount from…
Seven Worst Mistakes In Equine Hoof Care
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Seven Worst Mistakes in Equine Hoof Care
Avoid these common hoof-care errors that could put your horse's safety and health at risk. The old saying "no horse, no hoof" is well-known because it demonstrates how important hoof…
The Hot Trend Where You Live With Your Horses
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The Hot Trend Where You Live With Your Horses
Are you familiar with 'barndominiums? Learn more about the rising trend of sharing living space and your horses. DC Builders Imagine you waking up in the morning to feed your horses…
Mare's Cycles.
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Fix That Cycle
To ease hormonal issues associated with estrus and to plan her breeding, regulate your mare's cycles. You can regulate your mare's fertility by determining when she should have that foal.…
How Does Twitching Affect Horses
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How Does Twitching Affect Horses?
While lip twitching can have legitimate uses, ear twitching should be avoided. Q Just bought my first horse. Do you think lip- or ear-twitching is effective in distracting horses or subduing them? Is…
Solutions For A Horse That Bites
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Solutions for a Horse That Bites
Does your horse bite? This expert will explain how to prevent your horse from biting and how to train it to stop. Horses aren't considered to be fanged carnivores but they…
Barefoot Or Shod
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Barefoot or Shod?
With the help of a barefoot expert, three experienced riders and their insight, you can make the right decision for your horse. Ever wondered why your horse is shod? Do you…
Bits That Go Ouch
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Bits That Go Ouch
Learn about three common problems bits that can pinch, poke or make your horse wince. For a happier ride, learn how your bit affects your horse's mouth. Are you familiar with…
Insect Bites
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Your Horse’s Lumps & Bumps
Should you contact the vet if your horse is experiencing a blemish? Make the right decision by being informed. Our editorial staff has selected the products we feature. We may be compensated…
7 Rules For Feeding Your Horse
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7 RULES FOR FEEDING YOUR HORSE
I am flexible. There are not many things I consider critical. There are some rules that must be followed when feeding horses. There are many things you can do to feed…
The Main Types Of Horse Personalities
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THE MAIN TYPES OF HORSE PERSONALITIES
Knowing a little bit about horse type can help you to connect the temperament traits that your horse exhibits most often with how he may respond to different circumstances. This will…
How To Manage A Hot Horse
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HOW TO MANAGE A HOT HORSE
Hot horses are like onions. There are many layers to uncover before you can get to the root of the problem. If you don't pay attention, they can make you weep.…
Know How And When To Use Horseshoe Studs
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KNOW HOW AND WHEN TO USE HORSESHOE STUDS
To give your horse more grip when he is on grass, studs can be used in his shoes. These studs aren't just for wet conditions. The hard ground can be very slippery…
Evaluating Form and Function
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Evaluating Form and Function
When shopping for your next horse or training your horse, a little bit of geometry can go a long way. Kristi Wysocki (right), shows Lynn McEnespy’s 6-year-old Hanoverian mare, Wredford,…
Pre-Purchase Exam Essentials
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Pre-Purchase Exam Essentials
This powerful buyer's guide will help you reduce risk and protect your investment in a horse. A trusted veterinarian can perform a pre-purchase examination to provide valuable information about the…
Hyperflexion
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Hyperflexion: Going to Extremes
It's controversial. This training technique has been a topic of debate for over ten years. Hyperflexion is not just a dressage issue. Hyperflexion has been used by jumping trainers and others. It also…
Beautiful Braid Job
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Master a Beautiful Braid Job
Jennie Vigliano, a professional braider, shares her insider tips for creating stunning hunter braids. Braiding is primarily done to improve the horse's appearance. A well-done braid job, neat and tidy, will…
Stall vs. Pasture
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Stall vs. Pasture
Do you prefer to keep your horse stabled, or let him go out on his own? To keep your horse happy and healthy, weigh the pros and cons to his turnout…
Are donkeys good companions for horses
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Are donkeys good companions for horses?
A veterinarian weighs in on the pros & cons of having a donkey to accompany your horse. Although donkeys are great companions for horses they can also be a good…
Biomechanics of Riding Bareback
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The Biomechanics of Riding Bareback
A veterinarian discusses the differences in weight distribution when riding bareback and when using a saddle. I'm interested in information about bareback riding and its effects on horses backs, such…
Horse Gassy During Exercise
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Why Is My Horse Gassy During Exercise?
Q. My horse frequently passes gas under the saddle. It happens most often when we begin cantering. What is the cause of this? He appears to be in good health, is happy, and…
Right Way’ to Fall Off a Horse
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The ‘Right Way’ to Fall Off a Horse
The inaugural Horse Industry Safety Summit was held at University of Kentucky Spindletop Hall in Lexington on April 23rd. He showed images and videos of riders leaving their mounts during…
Hypersalivation in Horses
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Hypersalivation in Horses
Does your horse drool like a dog? These are the reasons, from the benign to life-threatening. Slobber, whether it comes from a dog or a horse, is gross. It's also sexy,…
Mangoes Toxic to Horses
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Mangoes Toxic to Horses?
There are four mango trees in our horse paddock. The mangoes that fall from the tree are often eaten by our horses. We wondered if our horses could get sick from too…
Flax for Your Horse
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The Best Form of Flax for Your Horse
Q. I'd like my horse to have flax as a supplement to his coat. A friend suggested that I purchase ground stabilized flax. I found flax oil in the feed store when…
Atopic Dermatitis in Horses
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Atopic Dermatitis in Horses
Atopic dermatitis is an allergic reaction to allergens such as molds, pollens, and barn dust. It is likely to be more common in horses than previously reported. It can occur in either…
Low-Stress Horse
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Low-Stress Horse Husbandry
Welfare-friendly handling can increase horse well-being and human safety Katherine Houpt is a veterinarian behaviorist who has witnessed many instances of dangerous and undesirable equine behavior. These behaviors often stem from…
Grasping Insulin Resistance in Horses
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Grasping Insulin Resistance in Horses
Two top researchers discuss insulin's effects on the body, and how to manage the IR horse If you have ever wondered "Wait, which one is worse--insulin sensitivity in horses or…
Horse Have a Fat Leg
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Why Does My Horse Have a Fat Leg?
5 causes of swelling, from benign triggers and major concerns Your horse's strong, sleek legs have been unaffected by his athletic endeavors. One day, as you are about to give him…
Sacroiliac Joint Pain in Horses
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Sacroiliac Joint Pain in Horses
Sacroiliac Disease can affect any horse and cause subtly reduced performance Your horse is bounding along his paddock, turning out after turnout. You giggle, thinking about how your horse looks like…
Twins Horse
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The Trouble With Twins
Mother Nature doesn't favor the birth of equine-to-equine twins. A significant percentage of twin embryos die within six weeks. According to the University of California Davis Center for Equine Health, approximately…
Horse Camping
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Safe and Smart Horse Camping
Tips to help you prepare for your horse camping trip Camping with horses is a great way to relax and enjoy the outdoors. The solitude, the open air, and the beautiful…
Horses Gain Weight
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Helping Old Horses Gain Weight Before Winter
In the last few weeks, my 22-year-old mare has lost some weight. His ribs are visible and his spine is more prominent. I haven’t made any changes to his routine or diet.…
Sun Protection for Horses
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Sun Protection for Horses
My Paint mare, who has pink skin, gets sunburnt in the summer. She develops wrinkles on her neck and shoulders that look like an elephant. She can become hot and sensitive…
Slobbers in Horses
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Slobbers in Horses
Horse owners who have never seen excessive salivation in their horses may be concerned. However, "slobbers," as they are often called, pose very little danger to their horses. Horses that ingest…
New Horse
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Bringing Home a New Horse
It can be stressful to bring home a horse you have just purchased. Your new horse will feel the stress twice as much as you. He's the one who has been removed…
Clenbuterol Use in Horses
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Long-term Clenbuterol Use in Horses Studied
Although the drug initially decreased airway sensitivity in the beginning, it seems to have a reduced effectiveness over time. Researchers have not conclusively determined whether supplementing horses with DMG offers…
Why Do Horses Nicker
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Why Do Horses Nicker?
Horses communicate with each other through vocalizations. Horses rely more heavily on visual cues and other cues to communicate with each other than vocalizations. Without other visual cues or olfactory cues, vocalizations…
Mother’s Milk
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Mother’s Milk: Understanding Mare Lactation
Many people believe that lactation in the mares is less important than that of the cows that produce milk directly for human consumption. The importance of lactation in mares must not…
Valerian for Calming Horses
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Valerian for Calming Horses: What We Know
How Valerian Works is conceived Valerian may interact with gamma-amino-butyric acid, which is a chemical messenger that regulates nerve impulses in brain. Research has shown that low GABA levels can result…