Category : Horses : Pets & Animal

Advantages Of Using Horse Stall Mats

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Horse stall mats are usually made of durable rubber, come in various textures and finishes, and can be purchased in various sizes, or they can be made to measure. Alternatively the stall can be decked out with interlocking rubber tiles that cover the floor. Smaller sizes are lighter, more portable,

The Effect of Pinworms

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Pinworms, scientifically called Oxyuris, are common parasites, occurring primarily in stabled horses. The adult pinworm is a slender worm about 3 to 6 inches long. Horse pinworms cannot be transmitted to people, dogs or other domestic animals.

How to Adjust a Side Pull Bridle

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Side pull bridles, also referred to as bitless bridles, hackamores, Lindells or cavessons, allow the rider to give signals to the horse without the aid of a bit. Comprised of a leather headstall, leather or lariat rope nose band and reign rings near the nose end of the muzzle, side pull bridles offe

How to Give IV Fluids to Goats

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Goats are usually very hearty animals but sometimes they need special care. Goats may need IV --- intraveineous fluids --- if they become dehydrated. Diarrhea, fever and labor are all typical causes of dehydration. Giving IV fluids to a goat is normally not a difficult task. You will be able to tel

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

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

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