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Fecal egg count (FEC) testing is the best way to identify a high- or low-shedding horse and also will tell you how often to deworm adult horses. The American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) recommends that every adult horse have at least one FEC per year, beginning at 6 months of age. Making FEC testing part of spring wellness appointments is an easy way to make the most of your time and your clients’ time.

It is also important to stress that even with negative FEC results, the AAEP recommends a minimum of two dewormings per year, once in the spring and once in the fall, for all horses to protect against reinfection. Additional treatments may be necessary depending on the FEC test results and parasite exposure risk factors, such as the age of the horse, travel and pasture sanitation.

Slot tournaments rank players on a leaderboard by points earned over a set period, usually calculated from win size relative to stake. Prize pools are shared among top finishers, adding a competitive layer to games that are otherwise entirely solitary.

How Leaderboard Scoring Works

Most tournaments score the largest single win multiplier rather than total winnings, which keeps smaller stake players theoretically competitive. Anyone wanting to see current schedules and prize structures can Bet Mica and check which events require an opt in. Qualifying rounds often run for days, so entering late usually means chasing an unreachable position.

ElementCheck Before Entering
Opt inRequired on most events
Eligible gamesOften a short list
  • Enter early rather than chasing an established leader
  • Confirm the prize split before committing a session

The appeal of a leaderboard is that the next place always looks within reach, which is precisely the point of the design. Competing is fine as long as the stopping rule is set by your budget. A ranking is not a reason to keep spinning after the money set aside is gone.