Equus on Audio

Pasterns often become crusty and scabby when 'mud season' turns paddocks into soupy messes. But left untreated, a simple case of scratches can escalate into a painful, chronic condition.

To read this article visit: https://equusmagazine.com/horse-care/scratches-keep-this-condition-from-turning-chronic/

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Bringing a horse back into condition after some time off must be done carefully: He needs to work up a sweat to increase fitness, but too much exertion increases the risk of several serious complications, including tying up.

To read this article visit: https://equusmagazine.com/horse-care/tying-up-first-response/

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Take a few minutes to make sure your horse’s sniffles are a harmless nuisance rather than a sign of serious illness.

To read this article visit: https://equusmagazine.com/horse-care/runny-nose-when-is-it-serious/

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Schedule a visit with your farrier as soon as you notice a loose shoe. But in the meantime, you’ll want to take steps to either keep it in place or remove it.

Published at https://equusmagazine.com/horse-care/loose-shoe-what-to-do/

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The United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is seeking public input on a proposed rule to strengthen Horse Protection Act (HPA) requirements. These proposed changes aim to eliminate horse soring, a cruel and inhumane practice that gives horse owners and trainers an unfair advantage in walking horse competitions.

To read the article visit: https://equusmagazine.com/news/usda-seeks-public-input-on-horse-protection-act-rule/

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