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Health: Seasonal
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Now's the Time to Winterize Your Horse and Barn
It still feels like summer in some parts of the country, but before you know it, the cold weather will be here. Take advantage of fall's cool weather to get your horse and barn in shape for winter. Horses fare better when they enter the cold months in good shape. If your horse is a hard... | read »

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Health: Seasonal
from the pages of Perfect Horse

Plain Facts on Heat Stroke
Summer's heat and humidity can be much more than just uncomfortable. They can be deadly. Horses lose their lives every year to heat stroke. Countless others struggle through anything from weakness to colic as a result of inadequate care in hot weather. Don't let this happen to your horse!... | read »

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Health: Seasonal
from the pages of Perfect Horse

Snake Bite!
Your horse comes in from pasture and his nose is swollen like a balloon. While not common, snakebites do happen in some parts of the country, and are particularly prevalent in summer when the snakes are sunning themselves in grass and along rocky trails. If you're present when your horse is... | read »

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Health: Seasonal
from the pages of Perfect Horse

Is It Too Hot to Ride?
High summer is here. In lots of locales, the temperature is up in the 90s and the humidity is close behind. So when is it too hot to ride? There's no real answer to this question. People and horses have different heat tolerance, so deciding to ride in the heat is a personal decision. However,... | read »

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Health: Seasonal
from the pages of Perfect Horse

Know What to Expect from the Pre-Purchase Exam
It's an exciting time: You've ridden him, you've witnessed his stable manners and you've spent time with him. And you've decided to go ahead and "vet" your potential new horse. Before you do, consider what you're willing to spend on a pre-purchase exam and what you want to find out. Just like... | read »

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Health: Seasonal
from the pages of Perfect Horse

Happy Travels
With the heat of summer comes more miles on the road for many horses. Whether you're traveling to shows, trail rides or just to the veterinarian's, hot-weather hauling requires special consideration. If it is hot and humid outside, it will be more so--as much as 10 to 20 degrees--inside.... | read »

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Health: Seasonal
from the pages of Online Exclusives

Eliminate Your Fly Problem Today
Spring is in full swing in most parts of the country, so now's the time to take aim at flies--before they become a problem. But where to start? Tack and feed store aisles are literally littered with products. However, your first step isn't a purchase. It's an assessment. Where do flies... | read »

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Health: Seasonal
from the pages of Perfect Horse

Weight Building After Winter
Horses have a remarkable ability to withstand winter weather. But wintertime can sometimes exact a price on horses in terms of calories. If you found there wasn't as much horse left underneath that thick winter coat when your horse shed out this spring, you're not alone. Winter Metabolism... | read »

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Health: Seasonal
from the pages of Perfect Horse

Time for Your Bi-annual Vet Visit?
If you're not on a regular, twice-a-year veterinary wellness visit schedule, now's the time to initiate this habit. Besides recommending and administering the proper vaccinations for your area, your bi-annual visit should be used to check your horse's teeth, clean his sheath, check in on his... | read »

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Health: Seasonal
from the pages of Perfect Horse

The Shakes: Allergy, Nerve or Behavior Problem?
Head shaking, that annoying condition that causes your horse to wiggle his head back and forth or rub his nose on the ground obsessively can be caused by several ailments. Before you contact your veterinarian, make notes on the details of your horse's symptoms. Did the shaking start recently?... | read »

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Preventing Strangles in Horses

QUESTION: We travel all over with our horses. For years, we’ve heard about equine distemper, also known as strangles. Please tell us more about the strangles, how to prevent it, and what to do about it should one of... | read

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