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Horse Care

Video: Lope Leads with John Lyons

Q: I’m having trouble getting my horse to take the lead I want. Do you have any suggestions? A: Watch…

18 years ago


Poisonous Blister Beetles

Cantharidin, the highly toxic substance found in blister beetles, can cause severe complications and death if ingested by your horse.…

18 years ago

Chill Out Brings Doubt

Researchers in Australia* are warning that there “is an urgent need for research” to confirm the efficacy and safety of…

18 years ago

Clip Time

When is the best time to clip your horse? Well, the answer to that depends not only on the time…

18 years ago

Horse Choking

Q. If I suspect that my horse is choking, what first-aid protocol should I follow while waiting for the veterinarian…

18 years ago

Disease Reference: Botulism

Horses are more sensitive to botulism than any other domesticated animal species. The bacterium that causes this disease is ubiquitous…

18 years ago

Dealing with the Loss of a Horse

The grief that comes with losing a horse is often profound and difficult to manage. With these feelings, both normal…

18 years ago

Seven Tips for Preventing Colic

1. Routine: Keeping a consistent daily routine is important for horses. Any change in a horse’s routine can lead to…

18 years ago

Riding After Deworming

Q: I have a 12-year-old gelding on a regular deworming program (I rotate ivermectin, pyrantel pamoate, fenbendazole, and praziquantel/ivermectin) and…

18 years ago

The Gender War

Few would argue that little girls and horses seem to have a special connection. Popularized in classic stories and film,…

18 years ago