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How Much Weight Can Your Horse Safely Carry?
For centuries, horses have resolutely carried the burdens placed on them by humankind. Now, researchers are investigating how weight-bearing affects equine health and performance. By Laurie Bonner for EQUUS magazine.
Book Excerpt: Common Causes of Weight Loss in OTTBs
Learn about some common causes of weight loss in off-the-track Thoroughbreds (OTTBs) in this excerpt from the book Beyond the Track.
Book Excerpt: Which Thoroughbred Best Fits My Needs?
Guidelines to consider when choosing an off-the-track Thoroughbred for a specific English discipline, from the book Beyond the Track.
Horse Weight Calculator
Whether you need to know how much dewormer to give your horse or how much you should feed him, knowing how to estimate his weight in pounds is helpful. Use Practical Horseman's handy online weight calculator to do the math for you.
Test Your Horse's Nervous System
Use these simple checks to evaluate and monitor the state of your horse's vital stimulus-response network. By Christine Barakat for EQUUS magazine.
A Conformation Judge's Philosophy
Sporthorse breeder and judge Julie Winkel, who critiques readers' horses in the Practical Horseman Conformation Clinic each month, explains her "Fits In a Box" Judging System.
Get Your Horse in Practical Horseman's Conformation Clinic
Guidelines for submiitting your horse to Practical Horseman magazine's Conformation Clinic.
How to Tell if Your Horse is Fat
Determining whether your horse is overweight can be dicey, not only because you see him every day and get accustomed to how he looks, but also because you're looking through "eyes of love." By Alana Harrison for Horse & Rider magazine.
The Genetics of Tying Up
Is there a genetic link to the muscle disorder known as tying up? By Christine Barakat for EQUUS magazine.
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