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Advice on Feeding Starving Horses

no@spam.com (Marilyn ) — Sat, 08 Mar 2008 17:50:42 PST

With so many innocent horses, being rescued each year, I think its important, to have guidlines that have been used by rescue groups, that deal with these cases everyday. It could mean the difference between the horses surviving or not.

The information was provided, by two very active and successful Rescue Groups. You can visit their websites and learn more, on how you too, can help these precious horses.

Managing the Broodmare

no@spam.com (Marilyn ) — Sat, 08 Mar 2008 17:49:47 PST

Dr Mitch Hutchinson, D.V.M.
Managing the broodmare for maximum reproductive efficiency is an integral part of a successful equine breeding program. Mares have the lowest reproductive efficiency of all domestic farm animals, with only 60-65% of those bred annually in the United States producing live foals. Although there are many reasons for this inferior reproductive performance, endometritis and irregularities of the estrous cycle represent two major contributing factors. Endometritis is defined as...

Equine Colic

no@spam.com (Marilyn ) — Sat, 08 Mar 2008 17:48:48 PST

by Katherine Burnett, DVM
Edgecliff Equine Hospital

Colic is one of the most common emergency conditions the horse owner and veterinarian will encounter. It is essential to understand the signs and causes of colic so that appropriate treatment can be initiated immediately. Additionally, some colics can be avoided if proper preventative measures are followed.
Colic is a general term describing abdominal pain for any reason. Usually the pain originates from the intestinal tract but problems with other abdominal organs can lead to an uncomfortable horse with classic colic signs. The sign most horses will show is abdominal discomfort by stretching or turning to look or kick their abdomen. Pawing, rolling, and sweating are signs of colic in a horse with more severe pain. The source of the pain is usually ...

Horses and the Anguish of Laminitis

no@spam.com (Marilyn ) — Sat, 15 Dec 2007 16:15:12 PST

Understanding laminitis and the misery it causes a horse is essential for all owners, whether their horses are used for sport, for pleasure, or for work. Here are some basic facts about laminitis, also called founder. Layers of soft, highly sensitive tissue called laminae attach the coffin bone, which forms the center of the foot, to the hoof wall. Laminitis occurs when the laminae are inflamed.

Horse Health and Stabling

no@spam.com (Marilyn ) — Sat, 15 Dec 2007 15:42:35 PST

When looking for stabling what is important to consider is the actual structure and environment of the stable. The best way to choose a stable for your horse is to know some basic facts and then to actually visit stable in your area to get a comparison.

Grooming Your Horse

no@spam.com (Marilyn ) — Sat, 15 Dec 2007 15:33:14 PST

Tips on grooming your horse and a guide to grooming brushes

Winter horse care, feeding and exercise

no@spam.com (Marilyn ) — Sat, 15 Dec 2007 15:27:37 PST

How to cope with the changes to your Winter routine for horse care, feeding and exercise

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no@spam.com (Marilyn ) — Wed, 07 Nov 2007 22:21:03 PST

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Platform Miniature Horse & Pony Feed

no@spam.com (Marilyn ) — Fri, 03 Nov 2006 14:12:19 PST

I'm posting this informational article regarding Platform Miniature Horse and Pony Feed, as reference material. It is NOT my personal testimony from using this product.

Stay Cool: Helping Horses Adjust in Extreme Heat

no@spam.com (Bill or Wanalynn Chapman) — Thu, 10 Aug 2006 19:23:57 PDT

A good article to help your horses to stay cool in extreme heat!
This came from "The Horse" Newsletter! - Bill

The heat wave that swept across the U.S. this week broke temperature records and strained power grids as people cranked up the air conditioning in an attempt to keep cool. Horses also suffered in the extreme temperatures, prompting a shut-down at several tracks and stopping carriage rides in New York's Central Park.