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Cool-Down for the Cold

Would you work up a sweat jogging and then stand around outside in your damp jogging clothes, getting chilled? Of course not! Yet that's just what you do to your...

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Dr. Heather Hoyns' Busy-Day Cool-Down

I begin cooling my horse out on the road by walking the last half-mile-unless there's a bitter wind blowing; in that case I keep up my conditioning trot right to...

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Six Cool-Down Strategies for Your Horse

[/caption] Summer’s heat and humidity can be much more than just uncomfortable. They can be deadly. Horses lose their lives every year to heat stroke. Countless others struggle through anything from...

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A Liniment Primer

It’s the height of competition season; some horse owners may be tempted to use liniments to soothe your horse’s sore legs and back. But are these potions worth the...

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Using a Cooler to Prevent Chills

[/caption] Like the lightweight sweatshirt in your gym bag, a cooler is a useful part of a working horse’s winter wardrobe. Made from warm but breathable materials, coolers control the rate at...

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What Kind of Clip?

So you think you might want to clip your horse for winter. There are three reasons to clip: * For quick drying after exercise *...

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Keep Your Horse Cool in the Summer Heat

It's as hot as a tin roof, and you've got a day-long trail ride ahead. How can you tell if your horse gets too hot? In the July...

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Cooling Out Horses in Winter

[/caption] Possibly one of the most tedious aspects of riding horses in winter is the after-ride cooling-out process. Tedious though it may be, it's very important to cool your horse properly....

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Monitor Water Intake

As the weather warms and your horse's coat continues to shed, he may get warm with just a bit of exercise. A cool drink of water...

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Man-made Horse Back Problems

You could be contributing to--or even causing--your senior horse's back pain if you're guilty of any of the following practices: Putting cold water on a hot back. This can lead...

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