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The Skinny on Horse Skin Disease

Horses are great animals to have around, and if you have had them for many years you have probably learned a thing or two about what it means to truly allow an animal into your heart Horses make great companions for many reasons you will be able to be happy with a horse for a long time, as long as you take care of your horse and are able to see it through many different points in his life Most.....More on Espn Horse Racing

Unfortunate Endings: Euthanasia and your Hors

No one ever wants to hear than an animal they love has to be put down This is never good news, and it is never something that you want to think about However, there are some things that you must decide, and there are some things that you have to think of when you are dealing with your horse and the idea of euthanasia The process of euthanasia and your horse is actually ending the life of your.....More on Espn Horse Racing

Baby Horses: Caring for Foal

Whenever you have little ones that enter your life or the life of your animal, there is going to be some excitement Caring for foals is a very important part of raising horses, and it is something that you should know a lot about right form the get go First of all, you have to make sure that you have tended to the mother before she gives birth You want to be sure that you are feeding her a fo.....More on Espn Horse Racing

Horses and the West Nile Threa

West Nile Virus is a very real danger for most mammals, including humans If you have a horse, you could be at even more risk, since farm animals are very susceptible to this disease In most cases, the West Nile virus is transmitted through mosquito bites, and in many cases, this disease is fatal As your horses caregiver, it is your responsibility to protect your horse from the West Nile virus .....More on Espn Horse Racing

Packing on the Pounds: Healthy Horse Weigh

There are many things that you have to be concerned with when you are raising animals In general, animals should always follow certain paths and should do certain things, and as an animal owner you have to be sure that you are watching for these things and taking steps to correct things that might be going wrong You want to be sure that you are doing whatever you can to insure that your animal i.....More on Espn Horse Racing

Bones and Muscles: Horse Anatom

When you have a horse, it is very important that you understand several basic parts of horse anatomy to be sure that you are caring for your horse in the best way possible You can do this through studying on your own or you can talk to your vet to learn the very basics First of all, you should know that laying down is very hard on your horse Horses bodies are not meant to lay down for long p.....More on Espn Horse Racing

Navicular Disease and your Hors

There are a variety of diseases that can affect your horse, so it is important to have a farm vet that you can call when things go wrong If you want to provide the very best care, however, your best bet is to simply learn about horse health When you do this, it is easier to prevent diseases and injuries when possible One such medical condition that can be prevented is known as navicular disease.....More on Espn Horse Racing

Unfriendly Friends of your Horse: Parasite

When you own animals, your main responsibility is to make sure that they are healthy and that their lives are full of joy and happiness, and not sorrow and pain One of the things that will allow you to do this with any animal is to make sure that you are providing them with a safe and comfortable place that is clean and free of germs to live their lives With your horse, there is no exception to .....More on Espn Horse Racing

Protection for your Horses Health: Horse Insuranc

When we get sick or injured, many of us find that the medical expenses are covered by insurance, which is typically through our employers Medical insurance can also be purchased for horses Horses are extremely expensive animals, and many of their medical treatments are even more expensive than the comparable treatments for humans, so insurance can really save you a lot of money Avoid debt and c.....More on Espn Horse Racing

Cleanliness and your Horses Healt

One of the most important factors in how healthy your horse ends up being is cleanliness You might not believe it, but it is something that is completely true In order to have your horse live a very healthy life style, it needs to be able to maintain a life in which it is clean and in which it can have access to all of the things that help it to be happy and healthy When you have a horse, you.....More on Espn Horse Racing

Helping Mother and Baby: When your Mare has a Foa

Helping a mare through pregnancy can be any extremely rewarding experience, but remember that it is also a lot of hard work If youve decided to allow your mare to become pregnant, make sure that you can be responsible for this medical condition, as well as an extra life Breeding horses is a great career if you have the time and effort First and foremost, mares are pregnant longer than women .....More on Espn Horse Racing

Fashion Statement Horses Shoe

A horses shoe is something that is, of course, put onto their feet The process doesnt hurt the horse, because the shoes are attached to the hooves of the horses, and in this manner it doesnt cause the horse any pain because the horses hooves dont have feeling They are kind of like our fingernails The shoes are attached to the hooves, and then they act as the bottoms of the feet It is im.....More on Espn Horse Racing