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Equine Massage Therapy: Increasing Numbers of People are Recognizing the Benefits

By: Maddison Newburg

Can Horses Catch Swine Flu? Dangers of H1N1 in Equine Community

By: Feature Writer Laura Thompson

Equine Health - Skin Conditions: Common Skin Problems in Horses and How to Treat Them

By: Elizabeth Humphreys

Should I Give My Horse Haynets? The Benefits and Risks of Feeding Hay in Nets

By: Paula Sainthouse

Hydrotherapy for Horses: Use Water to Treat Joint Pain and Muscle Soreness in Horses

By: Feature Writer Laura Thompson

Safely Introducing a Horse to an Existing Herd: Taking It Slow Reduces Chances of Injury

By: Kathleen Biesecker

How to Prevent Antibiotic Resistance in Horses: Ensure Antibiotics are Effective for Treating Equine Infections

By: Feature Writer Laura Thompson

How Much Pasture Space Does a Horse Need? Dimensions of Paddocks and Pastures for Horses

By: Feature Writer Laura Thompson

Why Horses Cough: Possible Causes of Coughing in a Horse

By: Feature Writer Laura Thompson

Horse Melanomas: Identifying and Treating Skin Cancer in Horses

By: Feature Writer Laura Thompson

Automatic Watering Devices for Horses: Waterers Versus Water Buckets in the Barn

By: Feature Writer Laura Thompson

Equine Health - Hoof Care: Routine Maintenance of Horses Hooves and How it Effects Horse Health

By: Elizabeth Humphreys

Understanding the Horse Boarding Contract: Fundamentals of the Board Agreement

By: Feature Writer Laura Thompson

Types of Horse Boarding: Pasture and Board Options for Horses

By: Feature Writer Laura Thompson

Wild Horse Adoption: Giving a Mustang or a Burro a Home

By: Beverly Bright

Treating Eye Injuries in Horses: Caring for Your Horse’s Eyes

By: Megan Worley

Equine Health - Bowed Tendons: A Common Tendon Injury - Symptoms, Treatment and Prognosis

By: Elizabeth Humphreys

Preventing Horse Leg Injuries: Protect Horses' Legs with Boots, Wraps and Other Tricks

By: Feature Writer Laura Thompson

Expert Grooming Tips for Show Horses: Renowned Groom Kelly Lambert Shares Industry Tricks

By: Feature Writer Laura Thompson

Barefoot Horses: The Way Nature Intended

By: Deidre Sharp

Natural Hoof Trimming: Healthy Hooves for a Healthy Horse

By: Deidre Sharp

Feeding Your Horse Like a Horse: What Horses Really Need to Eat

By: Deidre Sharp

Deworming Horses: Is Rotating Dewormers Enough Protection?

By: Kathleen Hesketh

Five Steps to an Organized Barn: How to Organize a Horse Stable

By: Feature Writer Laura Thompson

Selenium Toxicity in Horses: Signs, Symptoms and Treatment

By: Megan Worley

Horse Grooming: Using Brushes in the Correct Order

By: Amy Clarke

Colic Prevention: Steps to Keep Colic Away

By: Megan Worley

Horse Reflexes: Horse’s natural reactions

By: Megan Worley

Important Facts About the West Nile Virus: A Plague in North America Threatens Both People and Horses

By: Linda Ashar

Hoof Cracks: Causes and Treatment

By: Megan Worley

How to Tie a Horse: Safety Concerns When Tying Horses

By: Feature Writer Laura Thompson

How to Correctly Approach and Handle a Horse: The Basics of Approaching and Leading

By: Feature Writer Laura Thompson

The Horse's Mouth: A look at Equine Dental Problems

By: Megan Worley

Cool Down a Horse: Cooling Horses Out After Workouts

By: Feature Writer Laura Thompson

Fencing Options for Horses: Choosing a Fence for a Pasture or Paddock

By: Feature Writer Laura Thompson

Parasite Control for the Horse: Preventing Bots and Worms in Horses

By: Feature Writer Laura Thompson

Horse Trailer Safety: Equipment, Loading, Hauling and Unloading

By: Feature Writer Laura Thompson

Rescue Horses May Be Unexpectedly Troublesome: Starving Horses Need Good Homes but Can Present Unexpected Problems

By: R.L. Coffield

How to Maintain a Horse Stall: Cleaning and Maintenance for Your Horse's Stall

By: Feature Writer Laura Thompson

Multiple Uses for Equine Body Condition Scoring: A Simple Technique to Evaluate the Nutritional Status of a Horse

By: Feature Writer Dawn M. Smith

Improve Barn Security: Keep Your Horses and Equipment Safe from Thieves

By: Feature Writer Laura Thompson

How Often Should a Horse Eat? The Best Schedule for Feeding Horses

By: Megan Worley

Earth Friendly Horse Care: Saving Energy and Money at the Barn

By: Kristin Davis

Cleaning a Horse Stall: Keeping Your Horse's Environment Free of Manure and Urine

By: Feature Writer Laura Thompson

Fixing Hoof Cracks and Chips: How to Use a Rasp and Nippers for These Common Hoof Problems

By: Abbey Kirberger

Dealing with Sweet Itch: How to Help a Horse Suffering from SSRD

By: Frances Penwill-Cook

Talking to an Equine Veterinarian: Knowing What to Say to the Vet Makes the Process Smoother

By: Feature Writer Laura Thompson

Riding in the Snow: Safety Tips for Winter Riding

By: Feature Writer Laura Thompson

Protect Your Horse's Hooves During the Winter: Tips for Riding Horses in Ice and Snow

By: Feature Writer Laura Thompson

Prevent Horse Theft: Keep Your Horse Safe from Thieves

By: Feature Writer Laura Thompson

Evacuate Horses in a Natural Disaster: Moving Animals Quickly and Safely

By: Feature Writer Laura Thompson

Stop Your Horse from Cribbing: Guide to Breaking a Bad Habit

By: Feature Writer Laura Thompson

Boarding a Horse Requires Attention to Detail: Scrutiny and Caution Are Needed when Choosing a Boarding Facility

By: R.L. Coffield

Blanketing Your Horse In Winter: Horse "Clothing" and Clipping Tips to Keep a Horse Comfy and Well

By: Laura Harrison McBride

How To Keep Your Horse's Shoes On: Save Money, Enhance Health and Increase Riding Time Easily

By: Laura Harrison McBride

Daily Visual Exams for Horses: A Basic Guide to Checking Horses Every Day

By: Megan Worley

Building Safe Horse Stalls: Stall Quality Impacts Horse Health, Attitude and Vet Bills

By: Laura Harrison McBride

Special Needs of Performance Horses: The Best Care for Hard Working Horses

By: Megan Worley

Equine Respiratory Disease: Strangles and What to do About it

By: Megan Worley

Basic Nutrition Needs for Horses: What to Feed Horses for Optimum Nutrition

By: Megan Worley

What to Do After Colic: How to Treat a Horse That Has Suffered from Mild Colic

By: Megan Worley

Caring for Older Horses: What an Older Horse Needs and How to Provide it

By: Megan Worley

Help! My Horse is Colicking: How to Spot a Colic and How to Treat a Colic

By: Julie Refnov Mortensen

The Use and Benefits of Poultice: A Natural Way to Care for Equine Legs

By: Meredith Barnes

Giving Oral Meds to a Horse: Administering Oral Medications to a Difficult Horse

By: Elizabeth Skoglund

Horse Bone Is Dense, Vulnerable: Shattered Fragments, Laminitis, Breeding Weak Genes Are Deadly

By: Feature Writer BarbaraAnne Helberg

Equine Fractures Are Difficult: Bone Density, Lack of Blood, Muscle Prevent Speedy Healing

By: Feature Writer BarbaraAnne Helberg

Treating Your Horse for Thrush: Hoof Care Basics for a Sound Equine

By: Feature Writer Laura Thompson

Natural Horse Hoof Care: The Barefoot Method for Healthy Hooves

By: Bobbie Benton

Strongylus vulgaris – Bloodworm: A Dangerous Global Intestinal Parasite of Horses

By: Feature Writer Rosemary Drisdelle

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