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Horse care and management
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Equine fencing options
Deciding on a fence is a major decision and investment for many horse owners.
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Barn disaster planning
Prepare for fires, severe weather, and medical emergencies
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Barn fire safety
Minimize the potential for fuel and ignition sources to come together.
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Care of elderly horses
The impact of aging on a horse's body systems
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Care of the broodmare
Keeping your mare healthy during pregnancy
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Caring for horses on a budget
Most owners do not generate income from their horse, but here's how to reduce costs.
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Cleaning water and tanks
Using bleach as tank cleaner or water chlorinator
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Commercial vehicle regulations
From the Minnesota State Patrol
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Companion animal welfare act
An overview of the requirements
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Conditioning the thin horse
It is rare to see a healthy horse that is too thin.
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Conformation: form to function
Horses function best when used in ways natural for their form.
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Dry lot and shelter sizes
An opportunity to move horses off the pasture
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Equine carcass disposal
Burial, incineration, rendering, fur farm use, pet food
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Equine compulsive behaviors
Why horses may engage in cribbing or weaving
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Equine economics
Optimizing horse health and management on a budget
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Equine genetics: an important diagnostic tool
There are single gene and multi-gene diseases.
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Equine law
Contracts, working with a lawyer
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Equine winter care
Providing shelter from wind, sleet, and storms
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Fencing options
Factors to consider for this major investment
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Finding a farrier that works for you
Things to consider in the short and long term
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Fly control around horses
Types of flies common around horses and options for control
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GAO findings on cessation of horse slaughter
148% more horses transported to Canada; 660% more to Mexico
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Hoof care
Tips to keep your horse's feet healthy year round
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Horse behavior and stable vices
Prevent and manage behavior problems
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Horse hearing
Much keener than in humans
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Horse manure management and composting
Storage, composting, utilization options
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Humane options for unwanted horses
Options for living horses and carcass disposal
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Importance of water
Voluntary water consumption is enhanced when the water offered is clean and between 45-64° F.
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Is my barn eco-friendly?
Take this quiz and find out.
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Issues fueling feed price increases
The five key factors that account for the price increases and how to cut costs
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Rehabilitation therapies
Underwater treadmill, electrical stimulation, and more
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Stall rest: How to stay sane?
A necessary evil, but there are ways to cope
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The cost of horse ownership
The minimum that you can expect to spend is $6,400 per year
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To blanket or not to blanket
Situations in which you should use a blanket
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Water tips for traveling
Encouraging your horse to drink while away from home
