How to Clean a Horse’s Hooves [step-by-step guide with pictures]
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How to Clean a Horse’s Hooves [step-by-step guide with pictures]

ByJohn Thomas

Paying special attention to cleaning your horse’s hooves is critical for horse owners when maintaining their equine hoof health.  Cleaning a horse’s hooves is a fairly simple process that almost anyone can do if they have the proper tools and techniques. A horse pick and brush are required. Gently lift the horse’s leg, inspect the…

Why Do Horses Need Shoes? [should all horses wear horseshoes?]
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Why Do Horses Need Shoes? [should all horses wear horseshoes?]

ByJohn Thomas

Many horses wear horseshoes but why? Most domestic horses wear shoes to protect their feet during long days on the farm and walking on hard surfaces or rocky terrain. There are pros and cons concerning the use of horseshoes and some disagreement among horse lovers about if a horse should be shoed or not. Please…

How to Treat Colic in Horses [colic symptoms, prevention and treatment for your horse]
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How to Treat Colic in Horses [colic symptoms, prevention and treatment for your horse]

ByJohn Thomas

About five to ten percent of horses will suffer from colic during their lifetime. Colic is basically pain in your horse’s abdomen area and in severe cases can lead to death if not treated properly. Quick recovery from colic is accomplished by knowing the symptoms with an early diagnosis and then taking quick action. There…

What is Foundering in a Horse? [does your horse have laminitis?]
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What is Foundering in a Horse? [does your horse have laminitis?]

ByJohn Thomas

Foundering (a condition called laminitis) is when a horse’s foot is suffering from inflammation. This is a serious condition for a horse and can even lead to death. There is no cure for laminitis and it can cause severe pain. When a horse founders it is often referred to as going lame. What is Laminitis…

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