Category : Horses : Pets & Animal

Cures for EPM in Horses

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While there is currently no cure for EPM, there are some effective treatments.horse image by ann triling from Fotolia.comEPM--Equine Protozoal Myeloencephalitis--is a degenerative disease of the central nervous system triggered by protozoal parasites. These protozoa cause incoordination,...

Caring for Your Horse's Teeth

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A horse relies heavily on it's teeth to aid digestion. The stomach acids are unable to break down the cellulose in grass, so this is done by bacteria in its colon. If the horse's teeth are in a bad / neglected condition, then the bacteria in the horse's mouth will become ineffective.

The Horse Gourmet: A Two-Part Story

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One of the joys of rural living is working from a home office where with a few clicks on your keyboard you can instantly be connected to nearly anyone on Planet Earth who has a decent internet connection. It does get a little lonely, at times though. It's not like anyone is likely to ask you ou

How to Care for a Sick Foal

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Having a foal takes planning: you pick the right broodmare, find the right stallion to compliment her, get her bred and then wait and wait for eleven months. Once the foal arrives, its heart-breaking to find that he's sickly. Prompt and thorough care is important to help him survive.

Boon San Woody

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Horse photo gallery of About Horses and Ponies readers' horses and ponies. This online album contains photos of readers horses and ponies. Horse pictures and digital artwork. Submit your horse photo for inclusion in the My Horse Photo Gallery. Enjoy these horse photos and stories.

How to Harness a Miniature Horse

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Miniature horses are typically too small to be ridden, but they are suitable for pulling a cart. Because of this, many miniature-horse owners train their horses to be driven. To pull a cart, the miniature horse must be harnessed properly. The process can be confusing until you have practiced it a f

How to Braid a Forelock

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When showing a horse for an event, having your horse looking its best is essential. Many owners braid their horse's hair for a special occasion, and braiding a horse's hair is not unlike braiding human hair. However, there are some special considerations to keep in mind while braiding horsehair, inc

How to Recycle Aluminum Horse Shoes

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Although specialized horseshoes may use additional materials, the vast majority of horseshoes are aluminum. Because most horses should have their feet trimmed and will have shoes reapplied every four to six weeks, many aluminum horseshoes are left in the barn as trash. Although horseshoes can be giv

No Shortage of Horse Tips Online

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If you have just acquired a horse of some type, you undoubtedly have searched on the internet for horse tips. Obviously, there are hundreds, if not thousands, of websites that offer horse tips of varying types. Some tips tell you how to find a horse, how to buy one, how to care for one, and how to r