Savvy Equestrian - Educational Horse Articles
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Garlic SupplementsBiting flies are one problem that any horse owner would love to be rid of. Can garlic make a difference?
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September 7, 2006 Progressive Nutrition's Horse FeedGood nutrition is critically important for your horse. Ensuring that your animal receives a nutritionally balanced diet helps it achieve optimal growth and improved performance. Read more... |
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August 30, 2006 Skin ProblemsThe horse's largest and most visible organ is his skin. Its job is to protect the internal organs from the outside environment. Read more... |
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August 18, 2006 Strategies to Maximize PerformanceMaintaining a performance or pleasure horse represents a substantial investment. People sometimes forget the basics that help to improve horse health and performance. Read more... |
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August 16, 2006 Hay Quality and Horse NutritionHorses are herbivores by design and foragers by nature. It's not always possible for them to graze to their hearts' content, so one way to satisfy their urge to chew and provide essential nutrients is to feed high-quality hay.
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August 15, 2006 Strong Abs for Riders: Fitness #2Strong abdominals are key in maintaining a strong core. Strong abs are essential for maintaining good riding posture and preventing back injury. Read more... |
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August 10, 2006 Summer Skin ProblemsSkin problems in horses are some of the most frustrating disorders to manage for both owner and veterinarian. Skin problems can disfigure a horse, and even can cause unsoundness. Read more... |
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July 28, 2006 Blister Beetle PoisoningBlister beetles swarm in alfalfa fields and are drawn into bales by accident. Even small parts of these beetles are toxic to a horse. Read more... |
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July 23, 2006 Recognize Your Horse's Dental ProblemsHorses with dental problems may show obvious signs, such as pain or irritation, or they may show no noticeable signs at all. For this reason, periodic dental examinations are essential to your horse's health. Read more... |
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July 20, 2006 Meeting a Real Breyer HorseI was invited to visit Iron Spring Farm in Pennsylvania to meet Goffert 369, also known as Herbie, an 11-year old Friesian stallion who is a model for a new Breyer horse.
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July 20, 2006 Heat StrokeThe body maintains its normal temperature in hot weather by moving heat through the muscles and out through the skin. Horses that cannot sweat will usually overheat very rapidly Read more... |
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July 12, 2006 Off-Horse Training: Fitness #1Strengthening exercises to targeted muscle groups is absolutely necessary and has been recommended for riders for literally thousands of years. Read more... |
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May 30, 2006 Foal DiarrheaI am a new owner of a broodmare who just had her first foal, which now has diarrhea. How serious is it for him? Read more... |
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May 26, 2006 How Much Bute is Too Much?My veterinarian recently prescribed "Bute" when my gelding came up sore after an endurance ride. He advised a specific dosage. I wonder if I can I give him more without making him sick?
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May 21, 2006 Lyme Disease in HorsesWhat is Lyme disease? How do ticks transmit the Lyme disease bacteria? Read more... |
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May 17, 2006 Cold Therapy & Ice BandagesWhen a horse injures a leg, many times the best course of action is to cool the area as quickly as possible. Read more... |
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