Horse Health Care

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5 Tips Your Vet Wants You to Know

Whether you’re new to horses, or you’ve been in the game for a while, these 5 tips from a vet are relevant to any horse owner.
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Understanding and Treating Horse Heaves

Recurrent Airway Obstruction, commonly known as heaves and previously referred to as COPD, is the most prevalent lung disease seen in horses.
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Healthy, Strong Hooves

Hoof problems? Review basic management strategies first, then consider the additional help your horse’s feet may need.
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The Scoop on Ration Balancers

Horses need more nutrition than forage alone can provide. Learn how ration balancers can help support your horse’s nutritional needs.
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Vet's Top 10 Mud Tips

Don’t get stuck with a muddy, messy, unhealthy living space for your horse. Learn top tips for mud control from a veterinarian who’s seen it all.
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Trivia Challenge: Do You Know Tail Care?

Answer the questions, then check at bottom for the key. For more great information about horses, read H&R’s ‘The Ride’ newsletter. (Not getting it? Sign up below—it’s free!)
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Trivia Challenge: Could Your Horse Be Depressed?

Answer the questions, then check at bottom for the key. For more great information about horses, read H&R’s ‘The Ride’ newsletter. (Not getting it? Sign up below—it’s free!)
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Trivia Challenge: Do You Guard Against These Horse-Injury Mishaps?

Answer the questions, then check at bottom for the key. For more great information about horses, read H&R’s ‘The Ride’ newsletter. (Not getting it? Sign up below—it’s free!)
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BONUS: The Ride - Lesson #3 with Brad Barkemeyer

We're working to create more audio lessons, so whether you're on the road or in the barn you can be bettering yourself as a horseman.
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Equine Wellness Check

Make sure your horse is healthy mentally and physically with these tips.
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Doing Better by the Horse

The recent efforts of equine organizations are helping to advance horse welfare vis-à-vis the humane treatment of show horses. Where do things stand now? We talk with a founding member of AQHA’s Animal Welfare Commission.
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Operation Cleanup!

Help protect your horse from infectious disease with our practical guide to clean-up strategies.
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The Nose Knows

Does your horse have nasal discharge? Learn what could be causing it and the steps to take to get him back on the road to health.
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#ADayWithAmberley: About Purishield

Learn about Purishield and hear Amberley Snyder's testimonial to the various products.
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How to Avoid Sand Colic

Whether or not you live in a sandy-soil area, take steps to guard against sand colic.
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