Question: I have a companion donkey. My horse contracted lungworm. Do you believe horses and donkeys can be kept together? Answer: Lung worms are a pretty unusual problem in horses in the United States. When
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Category: Monthly Editorial
Unearthing The Truth About Scorpions: How To Prevent Stings
Our curious cats and daredevil dogs are always eager to investigate anything moving across the carpet or in the grass. If that object of your pets’ curiosity is a scorpion, your pet may find itself
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Barn Flooring Options
There are typically three parts to what’s under your barn – the foundation, the footings and the flooring. Foundation and footings are what hold your barn up, keep it from shifting in cold and heat,
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T.O.P. Appaloosas – Liz Kincaid
Breeder’s Showcase: Profiles of smaller-scale, successful Appaloosa breeders who have a positive impact on the breed. Liz Kincaid’s love for Appaloosas started at the age of 10 when her family visited the Texas State Fair.
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The Benefits of Training Your Horse Outside of the Arena
No matter which category a horse falls into — hot-blooded or cold-blooded — riding him outside the confines of an arena and taking him down the trail is one of the best things you can
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Horse Trailer Loading Troubles
When it comes to loading troubles, practice controlling your horse’s feet. Question: My horse has never been a problem to load. He has started something new. He walks in, and before I can tie him and
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Keep Your Horse Well-Hydrated at Home & on the Road
If you could snap your fingers and remove all the water from your horse’s body, there wouldn’t be a whole lot left. The average adult horse’s body contains approximately 70% water. In other words, there
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