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Proceed Carefully: Feeding Neglected Horses

Proceed Carefully: Feeding Neglected Horses. For many horsemen and horsewomen, nothing proves more heartbreaking and maddening than seeing horses in...

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Pros and Cons of Using Haynets: New Information

Pros and Cons of Using Haynets: New Information! For every good reason to manage a horse in a particular fashion...

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Eight Tips for Healthy Horse Lungs

Eight Tips for Healthy Horse Lungs! Inclement weather, medical conditions, management-related issues, overstocking, and limited land. All of these factors play...

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Pros and Cons of Using Haynets: New Information

Pros and Cons of Using Haynets: New Information. For every good reason to manage a horse in a particular fashion there...

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Stereotypies in Horses: New Research

Stereotypies in Horses: New Research. Owners of horses suffering from stereotypies: fret no more! A new study* shows that horses with...

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Risk Factors for Squamous vs. Glandular Ulcers in Horses

Risk Factors for Squamous vs. Glandular Ulcers in Horses. Despite being grouped together under the umbrella term “equine gastric ulcer syndrome,”...

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Equine Gastric Ulcer Syndrome: Dietary Management

Equine Gastric Ulcer Syndrome: Dietary Management. According to the American Association of Equine Practitioners, approximately 93% of racehorses, 60% or more...

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Grazing Behavior in Horses: Monitoring Full-Day Consumption

Grazing Behavior in Horses: Monitoring Full-Day Consumption. Research suggests horses graze about 16-18 hours a day if given unrestricted access to...

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When Your Horse Refuses Hay: An Owner’s Checklist

When Your Horse Refuses Hay: An Owner’s Checklist. Several issues may be at play when a horse backs off its hay. The...

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Cost-Conscious Feeding of Horses

Cost-Conscious Feeding of Horses: A periodic review of your horse’s diet ensures that you’re providing the best nutrition in the...

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