Maybe It`s A Chronic “Stomachache”
…formulate an appropriate monitoring and deworming schedule for your horse. Very young and old horses are especially susceptible to parasites and need more intensive deworming. 2) Water and salt. We…
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Ask Horse Journal: 02/02
…antiviral treatments against it or is it a permanent problem for a horse’ -Susan Pen Idaho No, moonblindness is not contagious (doesn’t spread from horse to horse), but it is…
Dressage Stallion For Thoroughbred Mare
…complete information about breeds by contacting breed organizations. Most breed organizations have Web sites, and all are listed with the American Horse Council in Washington, DC. After choosing a breed,…
Glossary of Equine Terms – I
Icelandic Horse: Ancient breed of horse originating in Iceland. Known as versatile riding horses, exhibiting a unique gait, the tolt, or running walk. Impulsion: Strong but controlled forward movement in…
Horses Are Picky When It Comes To Flavors
Normally, horses love to eat. A healthy, stress-free horse may eat until he makes himself sick or foundered, if given the chance. However, if you have a horse that won’t,…
Advice for Dressage Riders New to Showing
…go down. If the horse raises or shakes his head in the process, the judge probably will note that the horse came “above the bit” or was “not steady” in…
Quarter Horses Have Particular Muscular Worries
Post-exertion muscle soreness/strain can happen to any horse, but the high demands placed on the muscles of a Quarter Horse can easily lead to some soreness. Add to that the…
Promoting the Thoroughbred as a Sport Horse
…a sport horse. After 20 years away from horses, Anita Adamski became connected with Thoroughbreds when a terminally ill friend asked her to take a 4-year-old Storm Cat colt, fresh…
Bulletin Board: 07/01
…— normally rare in horses — and severe eye inflammatory disease in both young and old horses. These problems have not been proven to be related to the foal losses….
Equine.com Celebrates 10th Anniversary Year
…easily find specific breeds of horses and disciplines, listings for trailers, feed and other equipment, as well as a geographic locator to assist in finding items closer to home. Additional…