Special horse care for the cold weather season usually starts in early November We here in eastern Canada (Saint-Lazare, Quebec) were pretty lucky with winter up until a few weeks ago (January 2007). Except for the missing leaves on the trees, riding conditions were similar to those in early fall.
Alas, winter is back, and with it come certain concerns on how to keep our equine companions in top shape.
Some experts in horse care say that a horse has to be exercised the same in winter as in summer. (These experts probably have never experienced real winter conditions)
Icy weather conditions in many cases makes it an impossible task without an indoor arena.
But the cold damp and dusty atmosphere of most arenas are also detrimental to the health of the horse.
Maintain a baseline of physical fitness by riding outside three times a week for an hour at a walk and trot.
a well exercised horse needs to be cooled out thoroughly then brushed to stand the hair up again before turning them back out.
Fluffy hair traps air and keeps the horse warm; hair plastered down flat or wet lets body heat escape.
Check the sole for bruising that may occur on the hard ground and ice.
Many of the abscesses that develop in early spring can be attributed to undiagnosed bruises that started in winter.
Water intake for horses in the winter is also a problem.
Much of the time a horse will not drink as much water if it is too cold.
The best method to keep a horse hydrated is to supply a heated water bucket.
A heated water bucket is akin to a warm cup of tea.
Dehydration (lack of water) is the number one cause of impaction colic in horses.
Another idea for coddling your horse in the winter is to prepare it a nice hot homemade meal.One example of a warm meal that can be offered to horses at least once a week is bran mash. Horses will love this. It consists of bran sweet feed, chopped apples, sliced carrots, and molasses. For more recipes click http://www.livingwithhorses.com/horse-treat-recipe.html
Keep your horse supplied with free choice quality hay outside. A horse needs to keep eating to produce enough body heat to stay warm in winter. Besides, eating is more fun than standing out there in the cold with nothing to do.
Access to a draft free run in shelter is very important. If a horse stays outside all winter place an ample amount of straw or shavings on the floor of the shelter. This will encourage the horse to lie down and have a more restful sleep.
The website http://www.livingwithhorses.com was born a year after we moved to our equestrian property. The first year taught us so much about what we did not know that I felt there must be others out there crazy enough to jump into a new life with little experience. Sharing my experiences as well collecting information the novice horse owner, stable manager and new rancher need to make life easier.
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Sunday, December 14, 2008
Basic Horse Care Begins with Diet - Feeding Your Horse Right
Basic horse care should begin with the horse's diet. The normal ration for a horse should consist of mostly hay and pasture grass and possibly a small amount of pelleted feeds, grains, or sweet feeds only if they are needed. Unfortunately little importance is placed on the nutritional value of the forage we are giving our horses. We do not give our horses forage just to keep them busy. Forage is a most important calorie basis for horses that can vary greatly with the nutritional value of what horses consume. It is important that horses have hay of good quality in order to keep them healthy.
Horses usually eat greedily every last stem and leaf when they are fed good quality hay. There will not be much if any waste. Feeding quality hay is not only good basic horse care but it also will save money. Mediocre hay contains less digestible fiber so horses must consume more to obtain the same nutritional value they would receive from eating quality hay. Good quality hay normally does not go to waste. Keep in mind although you may be paying more for quality hay up front in the long run feeding your horse the right diet will save you money.
You can learn to distinguish quality hay from hay of lesser quality. Hay from different grasses will look different from each other. Developing a good eye for quality hay will take you farther in your basic horse care regimen. Look for leafiness in the hay. Most of a plant's proteins are found in the leaves. It will make up about ninety percent of the plant's total protein. Color is another element to consider when selecting quality hay. When selecting alfalfa look for darker green shades in the color of the hay. If you are selecting grass hays the shade to look for will be light to medium green. Although some yellowing is natural if the hay is sun bleached, too much yellow may suggest the grass was over mature when harvested. It will contain less digestible fiber for your horse and should be avoided if your goal is to feed your horse the right diet.
Poor quality hay will have coarse stems that may stab your hand when being handling. Good quality hay will feel soft when you squeeze a handful of it. It will feel soft and pliable in your hand. Another skill for horseman to learn for basic horse care is the feel of quality hay.
Good, quality horse hay will smell slightly sweet and fresh. Another skill that will work to your advantage for basic horse care is learning the aroma of quality hay. If the hay smells musty or pungent it may have mold and this is not the right hay to be feeding your horse. Pass up such hay. There have been instances where horses have died from such a diet.
When practicing good basic horse care one should learn to inspect the purity of the hay. Good quality hay will have no foreign matter, like sticks, dead insects or animals, or wire. It will also contain very few weeds.
Another practical skill for basic horse care is selecting hay that can bounce. If you drop a bale on its end does it bounce? If the hay is of good quality the bales should bounce. Good hay is springy and lightweight.
You can contact your state or county extension agent to learn where you can send a sample of hay to have it analyzed for the nutritional value. This way you can avoid an often overlooked, yet very important element of basic horse care and be assured you are feeding your horse right.
For additional information about practical horse management please go to http://wcf-ltd.com/horse/ to learn more about how to care for your horse.
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Horses usually eat greedily every last stem and leaf when they are fed good quality hay. There will not be much if any waste. Feeding quality hay is not only good basic horse care but it also will save money. Mediocre hay contains less digestible fiber so horses must consume more to obtain the same nutritional value they would receive from eating quality hay. Good quality hay normally does not go to waste. Keep in mind although you may be paying more for quality hay up front in the long run feeding your horse the right diet will save you money.
You can learn to distinguish quality hay from hay of lesser quality. Hay from different grasses will look different from each other. Developing a good eye for quality hay will take you farther in your basic horse care regimen. Look for leafiness in the hay. Most of a plant's proteins are found in the leaves. It will make up about ninety percent of the plant's total protein. Color is another element to consider when selecting quality hay. When selecting alfalfa look for darker green shades in the color of the hay. If you are selecting grass hays the shade to look for will be light to medium green. Although some yellowing is natural if the hay is sun bleached, too much yellow may suggest the grass was over mature when harvested. It will contain less digestible fiber for your horse and should be avoided if your goal is to feed your horse the right diet.
Poor quality hay will have coarse stems that may stab your hand when being handling. Good quality hay will feel soft when you squeeze a handful of it. It will feel soft and pliable in your hand. Another skill for horseman to learn for basic horse care is the feel of quality hay.
Good, quality horse hay will smell slightly sweet and fresh. Another skill that will work to your advantage for basic horse care is learning the aroma of quality hay. If the hay smells musty or pungent it may have mold and this is not the right hay to be feeding your horse. Pass up such hay. There have been instances where horses have died from such a diet.
When practicing good basic horse care one should learn to inspect the purity of the hay. Good quality hay will have no foreign matter, like sticks, dead insects or animals, or wire. It will also contain very few weeds.
Another practical skill for basic horse care is selecting hay that can bounce. If you drop a bale on its end does it bounce? If the hay is of good quality the bales should bounce. Good hay is springy and lightweight.
You can contact your state or county extension agent to learn where you can send a sample of hay to have it analyzed for the nutritional value. This way you can avoid an often overlooked, yet very important element of basic horse care and be assured you are feeding your horse right.
For additional information about practical horse management please go to http://wcf-ltd.com/horse/ to learn more about how to care for your horse.
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Thursday, December 11, 2008
Winter Horse Blankets - How to Choose a Turnout Blanket For Your Horse
Because horse blankets are used for so many different situations, it shouldn't be surprising for you to find that there are many different types of horse blankets and sheets.
Horse blankets typically come in three different weights. A lightweight, known as a sheet, a medium weight for cold weather and a heavy weight for very cold weather. Medium and heavy weight blankets are filled for warmth, whereas sheets do not have any filling. When shopping for blankets, you will also see something referring to "denier" with a number beside it. This is a term used to indicate the size or number of filament or yarn. Sort of like thread count in sheets. The higher the number, the heavier the yarn or fiber. I had a young gelding that was always playing and ripping his blankets, so I always opted for blankets with a higher denier. I found one manufacturer that would guarantee their blankets against rips or tears for up to two years. These still ripped, but when they did, the manufacturer would replace the blanket.
If your horse needs to be protected from the cold but will be spending time in the pasture, you will want to use a turn out blanket. These blankets are made with waterproof materials and are designed so that it is hard for horses to become twisted around if the horse decides to roll around on the ground. Except for these added features, the turn out blanket is quite similar to the stable blanket.
Obviously the weight needed for a winter horse blanket depends on where you live and how cold it gets. On extremely frigid days, I have been known to layer multiple blankets on my horse, if needed. Blanket manufacturers will typically tell you what temperatures their blankets are good for. I often place my hand between the blanket and the horse to see if the horse feels warm. If her body temperature feels cool, I know I need to move to a heavier weight. In general, I use a sheet for weather in the 50's a medium weight in the 30s and 40s and a heavy weight for weather in the 20s and teens. I might also use a sheet if it is in the 60s and raining. Wind chill can warrant the need for a warmer blanket. Every horse is different. Older horses or horses that are clipped may require warmer blanketing. So, you have to gauge what is best for your particular climate and your horse's needs.
There are horse stable blankets and sheets that are worn by the horse while it is in the stable or stall. It is not waterproof and should not be worn while the horse is turned out in the paddock or pasture. While these are nice to have, there's no reason why you can't use a turnout blanket while the horse is in the stall.
For more helpful horse related information, including horse grooming for beginners, visit http://www.beginners-guide-to-horses.com/
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Horse blankets typically come in three different weights. A lightweight, known as a sheet, a medium weight for cold weather and a heavy weight for very cold weather. Medium and heavy weight blankets are filled for warmth, whereas sheets do not have any filling. When shopping for blankets, you will also see something referring to "denier" with a number beside it. This is a term used to indicate the size or number of filament or yarn. Sort of like thread count in sheets. The higher the number, the heavier the yarn or fiber. I had a young gelding that was always playing and ripping his blankets, so I always opted for blankets with a higher denier. I found one manufacturer that would guarantee their blankets against rips or tears for up to two years. These still ripped, but when they did, the manufacturer would replace the blanket.
If your horse needs to be protected from the cold but will be spending time in the pasture, you will want to use a turn out blanket. These blankets are made with waterproof materials and are designed so that it is hard for horses to become twisted around if the horse decides to roll around on the ground. Except for these added features, the turn out blanket is quite similar to the stable blanket.
Obviously the weight needed for a winter horse blanket depends on where you live and how cold it gets. On extremely frigid days, I have been known to layer multiple blankets on my horse, if needed. Blanket manufacturers will typically tell you what temperatures their blankets are good for. I often place my hand between the blanket and the horse to see if the horse feels warm. If her body temperature feels cool, I know I need to move to a heavier weight. In general, I use a sheet for weather in the 50's a medium weight in the 30s and 40s and a heavy weight for weather in the 20s and teens. I might also use a sheet if it is in the 60s and raining. Wind chill can warrant the need for a warmer blanket. Every horse is different. Older horses or horses that are clipped may require warmer blanketing. So, you have to gauge what is best for your particular climate and your horse's needs.
There are horse stable blankets and sheets that are worn by the horse while it is in the stable or stall. It is not waterproof and should not be worn while the horse is turned out in the paddock or pasture. While these are nice to have, there's no reason why you can't use a turnout blanket while the horse is in the stall.
For more helpful horse related information, including horse grooming for beginners, visit http://www.beginners-guide-to-horses.com/
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Your Horse - 7 Tips For Safe and Healthy Seasonal Feed Changes
Fall horse pasture is an economical source of equine nutrition, but the lush grass of cooler weather can cause founder and digestive upset. If your horse has trouble with early spring grasses, fall growth can also cause problems.
Your horse needs time to adjust to the changes brought on the new season. Pasture changes, supplemental hay and grain feedings and fallen leaves can play havoc with your horse's digestive tract.
1. When switching from pasture to a hay-based diet, do so gradually. Make changes in hay gradually, replacing from 10 to 25 percent of the old hay with the new variety; increase every three days.
2. If you choose to supplement with grain, introduce small amounts slowly, no more than 1 pound per feeding. Do not feed more than 4 pounds of grain at one time.
3. Be aware that cool or wet weather can change the nutritional balance of fall grasses.
4. When making any dietary changes, watch for signs of digestive upset. Be alert for gas, mild stomach distention, diarrhea or full blown colic.
5. As pasture quality and quantity decreases, your horse may begin to sample other plants. Plant poisonings increase in the fall, so watch carefully for signs of toxicity. Different plants cause different symptoms, so be familiar with common poisonous pasture plants.
6. Some plants become more toxic in the fall, including horsenettle, white snakeroot and perennial ryegrass fungus. Acorns consumed in large quantities can also cause problems.
7. Finally, don't dump large quantities of raked leaves into your horse pasture. Horses like freshly raked leaves, but the leaves are dense and can compact in the horse's digestive system and cause compaction colic. There's also the risk that the leaves may contain toxic species like Red Maple or Black Walnut.
Take advantage of the health benefits and cost savings of fall horse pasture, but be on the lookout for potential digestive upsets.
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Your horse needs time to adjust to the changes brought on the new season. Pasture changes, supplemental hay and grain feedings and fallen leaves can play havoc with your horse's digestive tract.
1. When switching from pasture to a hay-based diet, do so gradually. Make changes in hay gradually, replacing from 10 to 25 percent of the old hay with the new variety; increase every three days.
2. If you choose to supplement with grain, introduce small amounts slowly, no more than 1 pound per feeding. Do not feed more than 4 pounds of grain at one time.
3. Be aware that cool or wet weather can change the nutritional balance of fall grasses.
4. When making any dietary changes, watch for signs of digestive upset. Be alert for gas, mild stomach distention, diarrhea or full blown colic.
5. As pasture quality and quantity decreases, your horse may begin to sample other plants. Plant poisonings increase in the fall, so watch carefully for signs of toxicity. Different plants cause different symptoms, so be familiar with common poisonous pasture plants.
6. Some plants become more toxic in the fall, including horsenettle, white snakeroot and perennial ryegrass fungus. Acorns consumed in large quantities can also cause problems.
7. Finally, don't dump large quantities of raked leaves into your horse pasture. Horses like freshly raked leaves, but the leaves are dense and can compact in the horse's digestive system and cause compaction colic. There's also the risk that the leaves may contain toxic species like Red Maple or Black Walnut.
Take advantage of the health benefits and cost savings of fall horse pasture, but be on the lookout for potential digestive upsets.
Let Practical Horsekeeping show you how to become an efficient, effective equine expert! Moira Clune and Noreen Girao provide helpful horse care information with a practical twist at PracticalHorsekeeping.com/ Our free horse care ezine shows you the fastest, safest, smartest ways to care for your horse and create an organized, appealing environment that works for horse and rider! Sign up today and get our free, veterinarian approved Colic Preparedness Report that shows you exactly what to do in a horse colic emergency. Join us today at http://www.practicalhorsekeeping.com/horsecarenewsletter.html and start getting practical!
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Cold Weather Horse Care Tips
You may be surprised at how well horses can adapt to colder weather. In the wild, horses can withstand temperatures at well below zero. However, there are a number of things that you can do to maximize your horse's health and condition during the colder months. Here are a few tips that will help to keep your equine friend happy and healthy during winter months.
One important thing to remember is that although horses do well in colder temperatures, they can be affected by cold winds which not only make them extremely uncomfortable but also have a tendency to spook the horse. You can keep your horse happier by providing some type of wind break such as a run-in shed in the pasture. If your horse does not have access to a run-in shed, a line of trees may be adequate to block some of the wind, but it is advisable that they at least have some sort of shelter from potential wind, snow, and freezing rain.
In addition to a nice shelter for your horse, you should increase your horse's hay intake during the winter months. Hay digestion creates increased heat production which helps your horse stay warmer in the winter months. Be sure that you are not increasing the grain intake, as increased grain intake will not provided the desired results of helping your horse to stay warmer. In fact, excess grain has been linked to foundering and potentially colic.
If your hay is not of the best quality, you should take your hay to be tested so that the hay is providing all of the nutritional benefits to your horse. Beet Pulp has been used by many horsemen as an additional feed source to supplement hay. The qualities of beet pulp allow it to be an easily digested feed with similar nutritional benefits as hay. Be sure that your horse is receiving enough feed through high quality forages to help him or her sustain a healthy body weight throughout the winter.
In addition to providing extra hay, you should also always provide fresh water for your horse. Although the weather is colder, horses still need enough water intake to keep their digestive tracts in line. Water prevents dehydration and is a vital part of keeping your horse healthy. Not only should you provide fresh water, but check the water regularly for ice. You may need to either install an electric heater in the water trough or keep a rubber mallet nearby to break ice which accumulates in buckets.
Another tip to keep in mind is to cool down your horse after exercise. Although this is equally important in the summer time, horses can easily chill after a rigorous work out if they are not provided with a cooler blanket to keep their body temperatures from losing heat too quickly and to keep them from becoming chilled while wet with sweat. Remember to walk your horse after a work-out so that they can cool down slowly.
Winter months can be refreshing and exhilarating for horses as long as they are kept healthy and happy!
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One important thing to remember is that although horses do well in colder temperatures, they can be affected by cold winds which not only make them extremely uncomfortable but also have a tendency to spook the horse. You can keep your horse happier by providing some type of wind break such as a run-in shed in the pasture. If your horse does not have access to a run-in shed, a line of trees may be adequate to block some of the wind, but it is advisable that they at least have some sort of shelter from potential wind, snow, and freezing rain.
In addition to a nice shelter for your horse, you should increase your horse's hay intake during the winter months. Hay digestion creates increased heat production which helps your horse stay warmer in the winter months. Be sure that you are not increasing the grain intake, as increased grain intake will not provided the desired results of helping your horse to stay warmer. In fact, excess grain has been linked to foundering and potentially colic.
If your hay is not of the best quality, you should take your hay to be tested so that the hay is providing all of the nutritional benefits to your horse. Beet Pulp has been used by many horsemen as an additional feed source to supplement hay. The qualities of beet pulp allow it to be an easily digested feed with similar nutritional benefits as hay. Be sure that your horse is receiving enough feed through high quality forages to help him or her sustain a healthy body weight throughout the winter.
In addition to providing extra hay, you should also always provide fresh water for your horse. Although the weather is colder, horses still need enough water intake to keep their digestive tracts in line. Water prevents dehydration and is a vital part of keeping your horse healthy. Not only should you provide fresh water, but check the water regularly for ice. You may need to either install an electric heater in the water trough or keep a rubber mallet nearby to break ice which accumulates in buckets.
Another tip to keep in mind is to cool down your horse after exercise. Although this is equally important in the summer time, horses can easily chill after a rigorous work out if they are not provided with a cooler blanket to keep their body temperatures from losing heat too quickly and to keep them from becoming chilled while wet with sweat. Remember to walk your horse after a work-out so that they can cool down slowly.
Winter months can be refreshing and exhilarating for horses as long as they are kept healthy and happy!
For expert information on horses, tack at affordable prices, and special tips for new horse owners, be sure to visit our web page at http://www.smarthorseowner.com
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Ten Winter Horse Care Tips
Horses usually adapt easily and quickly to winter's challenges. But it's important to provide them with the extra care they need to stay safe and healthy when the cold winds blow.
1. As pasture quality or accessibility decreases, increase hay. The best heat source for your horse is extra hay. During the cold weather, it's best to increase the amount of hay, not concentrated feeds. Hay is digested in the cecum and colon which results in heat production by bacterial fermentation.
2. Get a pre-winter dental checkup. If your horse isn't grinding up her food properly, she may not be getting all the nutrients and energy out of it. Food is energy and energy creates warmth!
3. Even if your horses are stabled over night, make sure they have a windbreak or shelter. This doesn't have to be an elaborate structure. Dense shrubbery or a stand of trees may be enough.
4. Consider blanketing during wet, very windy, or frigid weather. Like a wet down jacket, your horse's haircoat looses loft and won't hold body heat when it's wet. Older horses, horses unused to the cold or clipped horses may need blanketing.
5. Remove the blanket every day. Brush your horse and check for chafing and irritation from the blanket. Don't neglect grooming during the winter. A dirty, matted coat loses much of its ability to insulate.
6. If you put your horse in a stall during very cold weather, keep in mind she may still need blanketing. In the wild, horses forage, move continually and huddle together during cold weather to keep body temperatures up. These options are not be available to a stalled horse and body temperatures can decline.
7. Inside the barn, be sure there is adequate ventilation but no direct drafts. Consider weather stripping the stalls. If your stall floors are cement, add rubber matting or extra bedding for insulation.
8. Be sure to provide adequate water during the winter. Horses may not drink enough if the water is very cold. Try to keep the water temperatures as far above freezing to increase water consumption and avoid dehydration.
9. Watch for frozen puddles around the water troughs. These can be really dangerous to your horse. Sprinkle alfalfa meal on the icy spots. Alfalfa contains nitrogen to promote melting and has a texture to provide traction. Non-toxic and cheap! Fireplace ashes and plain old dirt can provide traction, too.
10. Keep hooves in good condition. Well trimmed hooves will chip less, hold less snow, and provide better grip on slippery ground.
In the wild, horses acclimate very easily to cold weather. In a domestic setting, we may need to provide a little extra care to ensure our horse's safety and heath. Learn to balance your horses needs with her current environment for the best possible horse health!
Let Practical Horsekeeping show you how to become an efficient, effective equine expert! Moira Clune and Noreen Girao provide helpful horse care information with a practical twist at http://www.PracticalHorsekeeping.com/
Our free horse care ezine shows you the fastest, safest, smartest ways to care for your horse and create an organized, appealing environment that works for horse and rider! Sign up today and get our free, veterinarian approved Colic Preparedness Report that shows you exactly what to do in a horse colic emergency. Join us today at and start getting practical!
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1. As pasture quality or accessibility decreases, increase hay. The best heat source for your horse is extra hay. During the cold weather, it's best to increase the amount of hay, not concentrated feeds. Hay is digested in the cecum and colon which results in heat production by bacterial fermentation.
2. Get a pre-winter dental checkup. If your horse isn't grinding up her food properly, she may not be getting all the nutrients and energy out of it. Food is energy and energy creates warmth!
3. Even if your horses are stabled over night, make sure they have a windbreak or shelter. This doesn't have to be an elaborate structure. Dense shrubbery or a stand of trees may be enough.
4. Consider blanketing during wet, very windy, or frigid weather. Like a wet down jacket, your horse's haircoat looses loft and won't hold body heat when it's wet. Older horses, horses unused to the cold or clipped horses may need blanketing.
5. Remove the blanket every day. Brush your horse and check for chafing and irritation from the blanket. Don't neglect grooming during the winter. A dirty, matted coat loses much of its ability to insulate.
6. If you put your horse in a stall during very cold weather, keep in mind she may still need blanketing. In the wild, horses forage, move continually and huddle together during cold weather to keep body temperatures up. These options are not be available to a stalled horse and body temperatures can decline.
7. Inside the barn, be sure there is adequate ventilation but no direct drafts. Consider weather stripping the stalls. If your stall floors are cement, add rubber matting or extra bedding for insulation.
8. Be sure to provide adequate water during the winter. Horses may not drink enough if the water is very cold. Try to keep the water temperatures as far above freezing to increase water consumption and avoid dehydration.
9. Watch for frozen puddles around the water troughs. These can be really dangerous to your horse. Sprinkle alfalfa meal on the icy spots. Alfalfa contains nitrogen to promote melting and has a texture to provide traction. Non-toxic and cheap! Fireplace ashes and plain old dirt can provide traction, too.
10. Keep hooves in good condition. Well trimmed hooves will chip less, hold less snow, and provide better grip on slippery ground.
In the wild, horses acclimate very easily to cold weather. In a domestic setting, we may need to provide a little extra care to ensure our horse's safety and heath. Learn to balance your horses needs with her current environment for the best possible horse health!
Let Practical Horsekeeping show you how to become an efficient, effective equine expert! Moira Clune and Noreen Girao provide helpful horse care information with a practical twist at http://www.PracticalHorsekeeping.com/
Our free horse care ezine shows you the fastest, safest, smartest ways to care for your horse and create an organized, appealing environment that works for horse and rider! Sign up today and get our free, veterinarian approved Colic Preparedness Report that shows you exactly what to do in a horse colic emergency. Join us today at and start getting practical!
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