Category : Horses : Pets & Animal

Diet for a Horse With Ulcers

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Gastric ulcers are caused when acid levels in the horse's stomach rise to reach the upper stomach lining, which has little protection. This can happen any time a horse is stressed, such as when the horse is kept in a stall or being trailered. Stomach acid is absorbed by the horse's food or neutraliz

Where To Find Horse Supplies

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Owning a horse can be an expensive proposition. Your life long dream of riding whenever you want on your own personal horse has been a reality. Now, unless you were raised around horses, you are probably in for the surprise of your life. Not just where to purchase horse supplies is important, but wh

Grooming Kits for Horses

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Part of maintaining or taking care of a horse is grooming. Keeping a horse clean will make the animal more healthy, as well as make its coat shining. To groom a horse properly, you will use different brushes and combs. Each piece of a grooming kit is used for a different purpose.

Safely Weaning a Horse

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Just like human babies, foals have to be weaned from their dams too. This however is often a very challenging task. Horse owners who have little experience with weaning may unintentionally introduce methods that could be harmful to a weanling.

Pets & Lung Cancer

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Your pet's lungs are essential to the regulation of oxygen and carbon dioxide in its body. If malignant tumors form on the lung's tissues, lung cancer is the diagnosis. Although lung cancer is a rare diagnosis for dogs and cats, some are affected by it. Recognizing the symptoms early may improve you

How to Measure a Child's Saddle

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Horseback riding can be an excellent activity for even the youngest child, but it is important for kids to have the right tack and the right equipment. A properly fitted saddle is essential for riding safety, and every parent should make sure their son or daughter has a safe, secure saddle that is i

How to Buy a Miniature Horse Saddle

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Buying a new or used saddle isn't as easy as walking into the tack shop and choosing the prettiest saddle. Miniature horses can't be ridden by anyone but very small children. Most miniature saddles are made for decoration or toddler use only. It is important to buy a miniature horse saddle that suit

How to Clip a Horse's Whiskers

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Horse shows often demand a highly polished, well-groomed appearance. The horse needs to be bathed, groomed and trimmed in order to be presentable enough to win an award, and this grooming routine can sometimes be very complex. Most serious horse show competitors trim their horse’s whiskers in