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WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT …


Owning a horse is a big responsibility. It requires a commitment of both time and money. A new owner should be prepared to spend time
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WEST NILE QUESTIONS ANSWER …


I have a new horse with no vaccination history, how should I proceed? If no history is known it is safest to assume previous vaccinations
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TYPES OF HERPES


Of the 8 types of herpesvirus that affect horses and donkeys/ 2 types cause the most significant disease. These are equine herpesvirus type 1 (EHV-1)
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LEGAL LESSONS EVERY HORSE …


A contract is simply an exchange of promises. For example, a college student agrees to exercise your horse every Saturday if you allow her to
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MONOCULAR VISION


Horses evolved as a prey species with large eyes-the largest of any mammal-set to either side of the head (predator species have eyes set in
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THE 2011 HORSE OWNERS AND …


The American Horse Council is pleased to announce that the new, up-to-date 2011 Horse Owners and Breeders Tax Handbook is hot off the presses! No
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PREVENTIVE EYE CARE


Your horse may have had an eye problem or, because of skin coloring, may be more prone to develop eye problems. The following may significantly
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INSURING YOUR HORSE


There are 3 primary types of equine insurance: mortality, major medical, and loss of use. Mortality insurance is the most common type of livestock insurance.
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HORSES AND BLISTERING HEAT


Southern California is battling intense summertime temperatures, a lot horse owners are struggling to assist their horses adapt, stay healthy, and stay comfy. When coping
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