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Scratches, Rainrot and Other Equine Skin Conditions

[/caption] Winter can be rough on your horse’s skin. Moisture from rain and snow encourages bacteria and other pathogens to grow. And thick winter coats---plus layers of blankets---can allow conditions to...

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Horse Skin Problems Chart

Even horses who receive the best of care may develop the occasional skin problem. There's just no avoiding the host of bacteria, fungi, viruses and insects that can lead to...

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Resist the Urge to Pick at Your Horse's Scabs

[/caption] Something about the sight of a scab brings on the urge to pick at it. You may even think you’d be doing a good thing by pulling the crust off...

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Spotting Skin Problems Early

Even horses who receive the best of care may develop the occasional skin problem. There's just no avoiding the host of bacteria, fungi, viruses and insects that can lead to...

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Fighting equine respiratory and skin problems in winter

With all your winter-wear, your lotions, vitamins, flu shots, your heated gym, office and home, you're living in the lap of luxury compared to your horses in the winter. Even...

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Glossary of Equine Terms - R

Racehorse: Horse bred for racing. Can be Thoroughred, Quarter Horse, Arabian, Standardbred. Rack: The fifth gait of the American Saddlebred - a flashy four beat gait. Rainrot:...

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Ten Reasons to Love Sticky Ichthammol Ointment

[/caption] Messy, smelly and downright gross, the drawing salve called ichthammol may not be your first choice for treating your horse, but you can’t beat its versatility and affordability. The sticky...

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Equine Skin Disease - Rain Rot

The signs of rain rot are unmistakable: A few hours after coming in from the rain, your horse's coat begins to stand up in a peculiar pattern, either...

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Common Equine Skin Diseases

[/caption] There it is again---that strange-looking bump, or scruffy patch, or bald spot on your horse's skin. It looks harmless, and it doesn’t bother your horse when you touch it. But...

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EQUUS: Hands On Pop Quiz Final Exam Part 7

Each question in this Pop Quiz is on its own page. The question is repeated with the corresponding answer on the following page. Question 1 Behind historical figures of the preautomotive...

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