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Tips for Guarding Against Heat Stress in Horses
Identify and address the early stages of heat stress in horses before heat stroke develops.
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Spring Training: Getting Your Horse Ready to Ride
To prepare for warmer weather, you should start getting your horse ready by checking his feet.
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Understanding Horses' Water Requirements
Water is one of the essential nutrients a horse needs to perform a number of life-support functions.
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Tips for Guarding Against Heat Stress in Horses
May 18, 2013
Identify and address the early stages of heat stress in horses before heat stroke develops.... Read More
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Understanding Horses' Water Requirements
July 01, 2012
Water is one of the essential nutrients a horse needs to perform a number of life-support functions.... Read More
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Hot Weather Calls for Cool Care of Your Horse
July 31, 2011
For riding enthusiasts, summertime necessitates paying extra attention to your horse's physical needs.... Read More
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Caring For Horses in Extreme Heat
July 13, 2011
Find out what the most important things to consider are when caring for horses in extreme heat.... Read More
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Summer Horse Housing: Barn or Pasture with Shade?
July 06, 2011
Where is the best place for a horse during the hottest part of a summer day--in a barn with fans or outside?... Read More
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Beat the Heat
July 01, 2011
As tough as steamy summers can be on humans, they can be even tougher on horses. That's because inst... Read More
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Manage Summer Pastures
July 01, 2011
Assess your geographic region, plant species, soil, and plant stand to help maintain your pastures' (and your... Read More
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Tips for Safe Horse Transport during Hot Weather
August 27, 2009
Hot weather can pose serious health problems for horses, including dehydration, heatstroke, and exhaustion. ... Read More
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Hot Weather Horse Care Review
June 26, 2009
A gathering of different summer horse health articles to help you battle the heat.... Read More
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Keeping Horses Cool
June 01, 2009
Heat and humidity are major concerns for the horse since heat-related illness can be dangerous--even fatal. ... Read More
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Spring Training: Getting Your Horse Ready to Ride
February 28, 2008
To prepare for warmer weather, you should start getting your horse ready by checking his feet.... Read More
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Summer Haircoat Tips
June 01, 1998
A guide to ensure your horse's hair coat stays healthy all summer long.... Read More
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Summer Horse Housing: Barn or Pasture with Shade?
Q. I live in Northern Illinois where the summers can be very hot and humid. Where is the best place for a horse during the hottest part of the day--in a barn with fans or outside? We are on a hill, so we usually have a brisk breeze.
