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Health Care for Horses Extension Horses

WebHealth Care for Horses. Thoughtful and planned care will allow your horse to live a longer and healthier life. Good equine husbandry is based upon the principle of …

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Horse Health Extension Horses

WebHoof Care. Check It Out. Taking care of your horse’s hooves is one of the most important tasks to do to ensure they can move without pain or complication. Whether it is disease, …

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Assessing the Health and Well-being of Horses

WebEquine well-being is a very important issue to the public as well as the goal of good horse management. It is also an extremely important ethical issue. A horse’s well …

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Body Condition Scoring Apps for Horses Extension Horses

WebThe Healthy Horse App was developed by Dr. Krishona Martinson, a HorseQuest eXpert from the University of Minnesota. With this app, and a measuring …

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An Introduction to Horse Management Extension Horses

WebAn Introduction to Horse Management. Jan 30, 2020 | Horses, Management. Owning and managing a horse requires a lot of time, dollars and planning. This …

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Nutrients and Common Feed Sources for Horses

WebThe most common plant protein supplements are soybean meal, canola meal, cottonseed meal, and linseed meal. The animal protein supplements that may also …

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Management of the Newborn and Growing Foal

WebPlace your left arm under the foal’s neck and around its chest, grasping the foal’s tail about 6 – 8 inches from the tailhead with your right hand. The foal usually …

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Equine Infectious Anemia (Coggins’ Disease) Extension Horses

WebEquine infectious anemia (EIA), or swamp fever, is a viral disease that occurs worldwide. The disease is usually spread by horse flies biting an infected horse, then …

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Basic Horse Hoof Care Extension Horses

WebCooperation between horse owners, veterinarians and equine nutritionists is needed to ensure proper horse nutrition. Research has shown that horses with poor …

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Benefits of Horse Ownership Extension Horses

WebThe Impact of Horses on Youth. Recent (2005-2006) surveys conducted by both the American Youth Horse Council and Penn State University have found that …

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Winter Horse Care Extension Horses

WebFree and continuous access to water is important to maintain healthy horses. Excessively cold water will decrease your horse’s water consumption. Ideally, water …

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Basic Dental Care For Horses Extension Horses

Webholding head in abnormal position during eating. using one side of the mouth for chewing. reluctance to eat hay. spending more time eating. abnormal head carriage. …

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Mare Records Extension Horses

WebRecording the mare’s breeding procedures assists in scheduling heat detection, breeding, pregnancy determination, and veterinary treatments. In addition, …

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Infographics Extension Horses

WebExtinguishing Heat Stress for the Horse and Rider. Mar 15, 2023 | Exercise and Performance, Horses, Infographics, Resources. Download a PDF version of this …

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Considerations When Hauling a Horse Extension Horses

WebWhen traveling out of state, horses should have a negative Coggins test drawn within six months of travel and have a valid health certificate certified by a …

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Horse Manure Management Extension Horses

WebIntroduction. Manure management is a vital part of modern day horse ownership. Many horses spend a significant portion of their day in stalls, accumulating …

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Understanding Reproductive Physiology and Anatomy of the Mare …

WebThe mare’s reproductive tract lies in a horizontal position within the abdominal and pelvic cavities. It includes the vulva, vagina, cervix, uterus, oviducts and …

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Nutritional Considerations for Broodmares Extension Horses

WebThe open mare’s protein requirements are no different than those for other mature horses at similar weights. A 1,200-pound mare will need about 1.5 pounds of …

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Safety Guidelines for Horseback Riding on the Trails

WebTravel with a map and compass. Stay on the marked trail when possible, avoiding switchbacks and fire lanes. Carry a flash light in case nightfall catches you still …

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