Moon Blindness, technically known as Equine Recurrent Uveitis or ERU, is one of the most common eye diseases of horses and the leading cause of equine blindness. It gets its name from the waxing and
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Category: Monthly Editorial
Grains Or No Grains: Addressing Pet Owner Concerns
Pet parents want to feed their dogs the best diet possible to keep their furry friends happy and healthy, but there are so many options on the market: prepackaged or home-cooked, wet food or dry,
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Horse Refuses to Go Over Obstacles but Isn’t Scared of Them
Question: My 7-year-old horse does not want to go over the bridge or through the water box in her western trail class. She is not scared. She just refuses to go over them. When I finally
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Horse Back Pain
Nothing frustrates horse owners and veterinarians like back pain in horses. Because of the wide variety of causes—as well as the wide variety of clinical signs and therapeutic options—back soreness in horses can be a
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Prevalent Parasites: Common Types of Equine Internal Parasites
There are many species of internal parasites that affect horses. Knowing common types of internal parasites and the symptoms caused by infestation is important when creating a deworming plan and strategy for parasite reduction. Many
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Ride Safe – Essentials When Riding the Trails
There are many considerations to keep in mind as you prepare to hit the trails Trail riding is a popular way to spend time outdoors enjoying nature, friendship, and your horse. Safety is first and
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The Importance Of Exercise For Your Horse
Equines are born athletes and require the ability to move freely in their environment in order to maintain proper health. While they naturally move while grazing, especially when joined by other horses, short bursts of
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Real Estate Photographers Reveal the One Listing Photo That Can Make—or Break—a Sale
Where do all eyes go first when perusing a real estate listing? The photos, of course. Home sellers should never underestimate the importance of investing in a professional real estate photographer to get the very
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Ask the Vet: Lameness
Question: What scientific data links laminitis to grass consumption? In my region, people are locking their horses up or putting them in grazing muzzles for fear of laminitis. If horses have evolved eating grass, why
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Horses That Run Through a One Rein Stop
Here’s a scenario that’s common for a lot of riders: They’re riding their horse on the trail and the horse spooks and takes off. When they do a One Rein Stop to regain control of
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Supplement Myths Busted
Healthy Horses Don’t Need Supplements False. A smart supplement program is a tool for maintaining your horse’s good health. Modern horse keeping puts horses under stress from limited grazing, stall confinement, feeding grain and training. These
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Routine Vaccinations are Essential for Equine Health
Vaccines are one of the easiest and most efficient ways to protect your horse’s health, preventing the contraction and spread of infectious diseases including Rabies, West Nile Virus, and Influenza. In continuation of National Immunization
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How to Find a Good Home Inspector When Buying a Home
If you’re wondering how to find a good home inspector, you’re not alone. No matter how amazing a home looks, you’ll want to kick those tires—hard—before you buy. And that means you need to know how to find a
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Equine Nutrition!
Martindale MFM Horse feeds are designed for the discriminating horse person, one who really knows and demands quality, consistency and integrity. Our complete line of products which includes our brands, Performer’s Choice™ and XL™ horse
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The American Western Weekend
Breakaway Roper Jackie Crawford and Tie Down Roper Ty Harris Split $1MM Winnings at The American Rodeo 2023, Culmination of The American Western Weekend at Globe Life Field 10th Annual “Crown Jewel of Rodeo” and
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