You can never be overprepared when it comes to caring for horses. Luke Bass, DVM, MS, Dipl. ABVP, Clinical Sciences Department Assistant Professor at the Colorado State University Veterinary Teaching Hospital, in Fort Collins, recommends horse owners have a basic equine first-aid kit on hand to treat minor injuries, be prepared for emergencies, and tend to their horse before the veterinarian arrives.
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Is there a sick horse on your property (or at the barn where you board)? Follow these steps to keep horses and humans safe from infectious disease.
In those initial weeks of riding a new horse, consider important factors ranging from fitness level to tack fit.
Learn about the veterinarian-client-patient relationship and how preventive care can help you limit your horse care expenses in the long run.
A variety of factors affect a horse’s turnout time, from health status to housing arrangements, but aim for at least eight to 12 hours daily.
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