The crisp, cool temperatures of fall are delightful for human and horse alike. But as nature slips toward a dormant state, hay becomes the forage of choice for most horses. Hay is dead grass. Once …
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Transitioning Your Horse to Hay? Dr. Getty’s Advice to Help Avoid Colic
The War Horse Meets The Police Horse

Who doesn't love our police horses? The look on this police horse is priceless and his policeman rider gently lets his horse know all is OK. …
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Feeding Senior Horses

As horses age, it becomes more challenging for them to digest hay and grain, which in turn makes it difficult for them to maintain a healthy weight. Dental problems are the primary cause, and a common …
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Reduce Risk of Infection When Traveling With Horses
For many horses, this is the season for traveling to fall horse shows and events. Considering periodic outbreaks of equine herpes virus (EHV-1) and other infectious diseases, it is critical that your …
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Is Your Horse’s Feed Safe to Consume?
How safe is your horse’s feed?
If the feed is milled at a plant that also manufactures livestock feed containing ionophore, there’s a risk it could possibly be fatal to your horse.
Ionophore …
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Sample of a First Trot Lesson on a Horse

Remember those first trot lessons? Equine VIP shares Certified Horsemanship videos each month - this one is a sample first trot lesson for beginner horseback riding students. It demonstrates the 15 …
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