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Organize your Grooming Tools
Frigid winter weather may limit your riding, but you can put your “downtime” to good use by organizing and upgrading your grooming kit. Here are some basic steps for an overhaul that will make your daily chores a little easier: | MORE
What Ammonia Smells Mean
A whiff of this acrid odor in your horse's stall can mean his lungs are being damaged by the noxious gas. | MORE
What the Color of Your Horse’s Gums Can Tell You
From salmon pink to brick red, here's what the color of a horse's gums reveals about his health. | MORE
Preparing Your Barn and Horses for Winter
When October leaves start falling, you know that winter will soon be knocking on your barn door. And in many parts of the country, that means below-freezing temperatures, | MORE
Physical Causes of Canter Lead Problems
When your horse won't pick up the correct lead, poor training isn't usually to blame. | MORE
Using a Cooler to Prevent Chills
An important part of any horse's winter wardrobe, coolers help hot horses cool down without the risk of chill. | MORE
Explaining Equine Canker
A veterinary expert describes how he treats this stubborn, smelly hoof condition. | MORE
Winter Wood Chewing in Horses
When the weather turns cold and wet, some horse may be more prone to chewing on wood. Here's how you can discourage that destructive behavior. | MORE
Stay Alert for Laminitis in the Fall
Equine laminitis isn't just a springtime problem. Here's why you need to remain on guard for laminitis well into the fall. | MORE
The Safest Way to Feed a Herd
Try these tips to safely feed every horse in a herd at the same time. | MORE
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