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Horse feeling under the weather? Maybe he has the flu.
Averett University is located in Danville, Virginia. This college offers an equine science degree that can be worked into to almost any other major the school has to offer.
Have you ever heard of a phrase called "The Abandoned Horses"? Do you know what it means? "Abandoned Horse" is a phrase which is used to describe horses which is considered no longer useful by its owners. Some horse owners are either dispassionate or they might not be capable in providing proper care for their horses. Due to the price hike of hay and grains, many horse owners are experiencing the economic pinch.
Dentistry has become an extremely important part of equine care thus it should not be overlooked. More than any lasting horse portraits, horse dentistry is the ultimate key to longevity of the horse's life.
With the foaling season nearing, it is important that you are prepared to prevent the bacterial infections that may be life threatening to newborn foals. Learn more about foalhood septicemias so you can be prepared when your little one hits the ground.
Equine Viral Arteritis (EVA) can have devastating effects on a breeding farm or pregnant mare, but what exactly is it?
It's no fun when you lose your balance going over a jump. Learn how to keep your position even on horses who go really big!
In the field of psychology Equine Assisted Psychotherapy and Equine Assisted Learning offer a unique opportunity to explore your emotional habits and behaviors with the help of horses. EAP and EAL can teach us about our personal styles of communication, leadership and relationship.
The ideal footing for your horse will depend on what type of event, climate, natural ground type and location of where you work, exercise and train your horse.
Careers with horses are something that should be considered in depth before making a choice.
It is not uncommon that trends in veterinary medicine to mirror trends in human medicine. To that end, it's not surprising that alternative medicine is being used more frequently on sick and injured horses.
Anyone who has spent any time around barrel horses knows that many of them can become very excited very easily. Bring them anywhere near an arena gate and they can go from calm to crazy in just a few seconds. Many people think that this is acceptable behavior and all great barrel horses behave this way. I am here to tell you that not only is this behavior not acceptable, but it can be downright dangerous.
As horse owners, we are sometimes faced with difficult life or death questions regarding horses in our care. But we rarely ever consider the reverse: what plan do we have if our horses outlive us? This article describes how you can ensure that your furry and hoofed loved ones are cared for after you're gone.
For the Minnesota owners who found their therapeutic riding horse Poco shot to death in the pasture, some solace might be found with the recent passage of the Animal Enterprise Terrorism Act.
Learn how to recognize unwanted visitors and treatments.
Learn how to put your horse sale on the internet and reach more potential buyers.
Why zigzagging isn't a good idea! - And other riding tips that you will find quite useful.
Natural horsemanship can help establish a relationship of trust and understanding between horse and rider. Pat Parelli makes this easy by creating games that you can use to work with your horse.
You've loved horses ever since you were a kid and have always dreamed of owning one. You've spent the last three years taking horseback riding lessons.
The breed of the American Miniature Horse is a result of nearly 400 years of selective breeding. Many historians believe that the Miniature Horse breed as a derivative of many horses. In prehistoric times small horse breeds were most likely the products of surviving harsh natural climates and limited feed. Today, knowledge of genetics has made the possibility of breeding specifically for size and reality.
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