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Horse Care

Horse Diseases

Get expert veterinary advice on diagnosing equine diseases and learn how to treat them.

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Hoof Care & Lameness

No hoof no horse! Everything you need to know about taking care of a horse’s hooves and how to spot and treat equine lameness.

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Horse First Aid

Learn how to handle an equine emergency. Find out what injuries you can treat yourself and figure out when you need to call a veterinarian.

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Colic

Everything you need to know about this life-threatening equine stomach ache. Learn how to spot the signs of colic and find out when to call a veterinaria.

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Vaccinations

Find out what equine vaccinations your horse needs to stay healthy.

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Dentistry

Just like humans, horses need regular dental care. Learn about equine teeth and find out when you need to schedule a visit from the horse dentist.

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Nutrition

What’s in your horse’s feed bucket? Good nutrition is the key to a healthy horse. Learn all about feeding a horse and meeting his nutritional needs.

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Natural Horse Care

JTake a holistic approach to horse care. Find out about complimentary therapies, like acupuncture and herbal supplements, and natural methods of horse management.

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Senior Horse

Take special care of your older equine. Senior horses need a little extra attention to keep them healthy and happy in their golden years.

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Mare & Foal

Planning to breed your mare? Everything you need to know about breeding and raising a healthy foal.

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Parasites

Watch out for worms! Internal parasites can cause serious damage to your horse’s health and prevent him from thriving. Learn all about deworming and the latest parasite control strategies.

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Behavior

Why does my horse do that? Find out why horses think and act the way they do. Our experts help you understand your horse better and strengthen the bond between you.

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Training

Find expert advice on better horse handling and training, using techniques such as natural horsemanship and good old fashioned horse sense.

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Vet Expert

Got a question about your horse’s health? From colic to rain rot, our veterinary experts have the answers for you!

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Grooming

Your horse is sure to shine with tips from our grooming pros. From basic daily grooming techniques to horse show preparations, we’ve got grooming tips that will help your horse look his best.

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Abigail Boatwright

Abigail Boatwright is a freelance writer and photographer based in Texas, and is the editor of Horse Illustrated’s sister publication, Western Life Today.

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