Approaching a Horse Safely
…shoulder. Flight Zone The flight zone is important to consider when approaching horses. This is the horse’s ?personal space.? When a person moves into the horse’s flight zone it causes…
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Toxic Trees: Keep Your Horses Safe at Pasture
…transport via the red blood cells. The red maple (Acer rubrum) is one such tree whose leaves are harmless most of the year until wind damage or seasonal change causes…
One-Hour Barn Fireproofing
…you will now see and all the changes you can make-easily and cheaply. What Causes Barn Fires? Open flames. Cigarette butts and lighters and are a no-brainer. But posting a…
Book on Retraining Ex-Racehorses Wins AHP Award
…the book: Which Thoroughbred Best Fits My Needs? and Common Causes of Weight Loss in OTTBs. In addition, the EQUUS magazine book Healthy Hooves: The EQUUS Guide to Understanding Your…
Dangers of Bute in Horses
…the sensation of pain. For best results, it should be applied several times daily the first few days. Caution: Capsaicin itself causes an unpleasant sensation when first applied, should not…