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BIRDS IN THE BARN?
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BIRDS IN THE BARN?

Birds nesting in your barn present a dilemma. Yes, they can be noisy, destructive and messy, but birds help keep the insect population under control and contribute to a balanced ecosystem around your farm.

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Spring 2020
A lasting gift
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A lasting gift

As my mare grows old, I’ve come to appreciate things about her that the passage of time can never really take away.

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Spring 2020
5 REASONS HORSE CONTRACTS FAIL
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5 REASONS HORSE CONTRACTS FAIL

As an attorney and a lifelong equestrian, I’ve seen many horse-related contracts that aren’t worth the paper they are written on. Here’s how to make sure you are legally protected in your horse-related activities.

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Spring 2020
What To Do If Your Horse Won't Eat
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What To Do If Your Horse Won't Eat

Here are three questions to ask when a healthy horse loses his appetite for no apparent reason.

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Winter 2019
Strategies For Stopping Thieves
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Strategies For Stopping Thieves

If it’s on your farm, and it can be sold for money, someone would like to steal it. Here’s what you can do to protect your horses and your property.

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Winter 2019
Starting From Scratch Digging Deeper
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Starting From Scratch Digging Deeper

The first big hurdle we had to cross in building our new ranch was finding water.

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July 2017
Help Beyond Healing
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Help Beyond Healing

​After years of trail riding, you’ve decided to do something different---you want to try your hand at barrel racing.

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December 2016
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Needs Versus Resources

One of the most difficult things I must do as a veterinarian is to make treatment recommendations to horse owners who face financial hardships.

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February 2018
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Choke

The risk for developing a blockage of the esophagus is higher in winter. Here’s what you need to know to protect your horse.

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February 2018
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Old Soldier

For 25 years, Ernie and I met life’s challenges together. But finally there was a battle he couldn’t win.

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February 2018
finding my way
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finding my way

he was never truly mine, but a horse named tjitze taught me that life is too short to neglect a passion.

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february 2017
Can A Horse Recognize Himself In A Mirror?
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Can A Horse Recognize Himself In A Mirror?

Can A Horse Recognize Himself In A Mirror?

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August 2017
EEE and WEE
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EEE and WEE

Eastern and western equine encephalomyelitis.Summer is the peak season for these dreadful neurological diseases. Here’s what you need to know to protect your horse.

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August 2017
Get your horse moving forward
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Get your horse moving forward

 Here are some ways to get the “go button” working and create a willingness to move forward freely. 

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January 2017
Letting it be
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Letting it be

A woman’s ability to overcome her own impulse to remove a nail embedded in her mare’s hoof may have saved the horse’s life.

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January 2017
How Coat Color Preferences Changed Through Time
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How Coat Color Preferences Changed Through Time

Colorful Appaloosas and flashy Paints enjoy a loyal following today, but new research suggests that over the millennia spotted horses have gained and fallen out of favor depending on larger currents in society.

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April 2017
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A Greater Good

Peach did not survive her neurological disease, but we hope her case will provide information that can save generations of foals to come.

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September 2017
Decision Time
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Decision Time

As estimates start to come in for materials, equipment, construction and utilities, we start to rethink our plans from top to bottom.

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September 2017
In Search of the Cuban Paso Fino
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In Search of the Cuban Paso Fino

After 20 years of chasing scant evidence, a determined woman finally gains access to one of Cuba’s best-kept secrets.

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March 2017
EHV-1 Viability Has Implications For Biosecurity
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EHV-1 Viability Has Implications For Biosecurity

Research shows that under some conditions equine heresvirus type 1 can be persist in water for up to three weeks.

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July 2017
EPM
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EPM

Early detection and treatment are the keys to helping a horse recover from this neurological disease.

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July 2017
Rethinking The Box Stall
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Rethinking The Box Stall

Small but significant changes can make confinement healthier and more comfortable for horses.

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July 2017
7 Arthritis Risk Factors
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7 Arthritis Risk Factors

It’s impossible to know exactly what the future holds for your horse’s joints, but by reviewing his past and evaluating his present situation you can prepare for what may lie ahead.

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July 2017
Miles To Go
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Miles To Go

I didn’t think I was the type of person who could succeed at a demanding sport like endurance riding. But with the help of two insightful coaches and their talented horses, I learned that I am.

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July 2017
A Danger In The Water
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A Danger In The Water

I lost my beloved mare to pythiosis and hope to increase awareness of this devastating disease so fewer horses will share her fate.

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July 2017
Rhinopneumonitis
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Rhinopneumonitis

Most horses develop this common respiratory infection at some point in their lives, but you’ll want to take steps to limit the risks of serious consequences.

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September 2017
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My Love Triangle

Much to my surprise, bringing home a new horse has helped me forge a stronger and happier relationship with my old one.

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September 2017
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Sitting Pretty

Many barn cats enjoy hanging around with horses. Mittens took it one step further.

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September 2017
10 Tips for Traveling Solo with your horse
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10 Tips for Traveling Solo with your horse

A few simple measures can help you head off trouble and give you peace of mind.

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8 mins  |
January 2017
what to expect as your horse grows old
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what to expect as your horse grows old

to keep your horse healthy and comfortable as the years pass,focus on the five areas of equine  health most affected by aging.

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february 2017