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Free Horses: All-Breed Adoption Service Launched on TheHorse.com
In honor of this Thanksgiving season, TheHorse.com is proud to announce it has opened a no-cost listing service for any breed of horse that is free to a good home. Horses of any age, breed, or sex are eligible to be placed on the new database of... Read more

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Ask the Vet: Turnout Time for Warmblood Foals Q:I am being told by "professionals" that warmblood foals should be turned out a limited amount of time. The "professionals" were a farrier (who shoes Olympic-quality horses) and a respected veterinarian. Their reasoning is that warmblood babies grow too fast and this would slow his growth down... A:I do not agree with the concept that confining this foal "will slow his growth down." Moderate exercise is essential to proper growth and development of the skeletal system. Some stress and loading is necessary for the development of proper bone density. Excessive exercise could traumatize undeveloped joints and growth plates... Read more...	Current Issue Spotlight Cautions When Administering Medications Likely lingering in our equine first aid kit, barn and tack room cabinets, or in the horse trailer is an assortment of medications in bottles, syringes, and tubs, awaiting the next "incident" that might unfold with our horses. Continue reading... Also in the November issue ... • Sexually Transmitted Diseases • Tail Rubbing • Choosing a Boarding Stable • Tendon and Ligament Injuries Save over 60% on The Horse! Buy this issue now!
The Horse Radio Podcasts Loading...	Featured Articles Winning With Air As the filly surged forward to hold off the challenger from behind, the jockey noticed she started making a funny noise, like she was choking, then she just "ran out of steam." She dropped from first place to fourth place in two strides. ANNE... Read more AAEP Convention 2001: Bits and Bitting "The way to ride a horse," Dwight Bennett, DVM, PhD, professor emeritus at Colorado State University, told his listeners in a session on Bits and Bitting, "is with the seat of your pants and your legs." The session on bits was something of a departure... Read more Becoming a Behaviorist Veterinarians and nonveterinarians can pursue this growing field. What does it require to pursue a career as an animal behavioral consultant? I've heard the question a number of times. Sometimes the individual asking the question is a student just... Read more Chill Out on Hoof Care Concerns Whether winter means a well-deserved break for your horse or the start of the "snowbird circuit," your horse's hooves might need some special "seasonal" attention. Exactly what adjustments you'll want to make depends on the type of winter weather you... Read more
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