Clean barn, healthy horse

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Several steps to develop a program to implement a healthy barn are presented as clean, well-outfitted barn is a cheerier, more efficient, more stimulating and inspiring place. Some of them include eliminating clutter, dust, hay, waste and upgrade key items such as stall ventilation, bedding and private watering.

Author: Hayes, Karen
General services, Maintenance and repair, Barns

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Managing your senior horse: Cold-weather care for older horses

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Experts offer ten simple guidelines to help one take care of his horse during winter season along with feeding adequate food, water, and shelter. Some of them include guarding against weight loss, supplying plenty of water, attending his hooves, exercising, tooth care, and recognizing ailments related to age.

Author: Mitchell, Kathy
Food and nutrition, Cold weather

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Save your (horse's) skin

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Several tips from top Arabian trainer Bill Porcher to prevent horses skin from getting cuts, abrasions, or sores is presented. The tips include practicing horse hygiene, prevent bran injuries, exercise caution outside, fit tack and clothes for comfort and examining the floors.

Care and treatment, Injuries, Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, Horse trainers

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Subjects list: Health aspects, United States, Horses
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