The age old saying, ‘no hoof, no horse’ still holds true today. The number one cause of lameness in horses stems from hoof problems. Proper hoof care is essential to keep your horses hooves healthy and to prevent lameness and disease.
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Of all the things that make being a farrier a difficult job, dealing with horses that would prefer you not do your job on them is probably the hardest. Difficult horses mean longer hours, shorter tempers and stiffer muscles the next day. In the worst situations, they mean real danger for both farrier and owner. Here is a roadmap for making the trimming and shoeing experience a positive one, even for the most difficult of horses.
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Horses aren’t bothered by the cold the same as humans. But when temperatures plummet into the single digits and below zero, horses require special care.
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The Fire Horse tells the heartwarming story of a bond formed between a man and a horse that nobody wanted, and how they have risen above adversity to become 2012 Olympians and living legends in their own right.
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Portable horse fencing needs to be cheap and convenient to set up in order for it to be a viable temporary solution for containing horses. Electric horse fencing meets both these requirements. This simple guide will show you how to go about installing electric portable horse fencing that can be quickly erected and dismantled with little effort at all.
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Now that you’ve installed your horse stall, constructed your barn, or have built your wooden horse fence, you need to choose an animal-friendly barn and fence paint to finish your project and protect your handiwork for years to come.