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Tick-Borne Diseases of Concern in U.S. Horses
Learn more about the diseases ticks carry to horses and how to prevent those diseases by avoiding tick bites.
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'Feel-Good' Horse Touch, Such As Scratching
Use stroking, scratching, and massage for bonding, inducing relaxation, and potentially a ‘feel good’  factor.
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My Senior Horse Podcast: Insulin Dysregulation
Management of insulin dysregulation in equids is life-long and focuses on diet and exercise.
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Horse Barn Insulation and Ventilation
Good barn ventilation is critical to horse and human health.
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A Look at Poor Performance in Horses
Pain or physical discomfort is often the cause of poor performance in horses. Your veterinarian can help you get to the bottom of the issues.
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Management Tips for Former Broodmares
If you have a riding horse or rescue that previously was a broodmare, check out this video for management tips.
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Does My Horse Have Narcolepsy or Sleep Deprivation?
Narcolepsy is rare in horses, but more common is sleep deprivation. This happens when they can't or won't lie down.
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Flooring in Horse Barns
Flooring in horse barns is important no matter the age of your equid. However, senior horses sometimes aren't as sure-footed due to arthritis or other issues. This means the flooring you choose for your...
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My Senior Horse Podcast: Laminitis Risks
Dr. Edd Knowles from the U.K. helps us understand more about equine laminitis and its potential causes.
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Biosecurity Planning for Equestrian Events
Dr. Katie Flynn of the USEF details biosecurity measures at shows in this article.
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My Senior Horse Video: Overweight Horse Management
In this video, Bryan Cassill, MS, MBA, gives us tips and advice on everyday management of overweight horses. Cassill is the Commercial and Formulations Manager for Mars Horsecare and BUCKEYETM Nutrition....
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Electric Fencing for Senior Horses
Properly used, electric fencing is highly effective at containing horses. Check out these tips!
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Cornell Seminar: Dental Care for the Senior Horse
Learn more about senior horse teeth with this free online seminar from Cornell University.
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Horse Property Entrance Gate Tips
The entrance to your horse property acts as security for animals and people, and it gives people an idea of what your facility does. For tips on horse property entrance gates we turned to Heather Lewis,...
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Footing for Equine Arenas and Round Pens
There are many materials you can use for footing in an equine arena or round pen. Some of the materials are used in combination. Check out these tips on footing from Animal Arts.
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Energy-Saving Tips for Equine Facilities
Keep indoor environments at equine facilities pleasant for horses and humans with these five tips. These also can help you save energy and not waste money.
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Feeding Fats to Horses Video
In this video, Bryan Cassill helps us better understand feeding fats to horses and why that can benefit many senior equids.
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A Guide to Mature Donkey Castration
Dr. Joe Collins of The Donkey Sanctuary in the UK helps owners and veterinarians understand how castration of the donkey is different from horses.
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Equine Parasite Fecal Egg Count Video
Do you understand the fecal egg count and fecal egg count reduction test? Find out more from Dr. Martin Nielsen.
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Updates on Diagnosis and Management of Equine Endocrinology
For the fourth year in a row, following a series of successful live webinars for equine professionals, MARS EQUESTRIAN™ has added an additional on-demand webinar, titled Updates on the Diagnosis and Management...
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Cornell’s Equine Seminar Series presents “Emergency Problems of Donkeys”
Cornell University's Dr. Erin Goodrich will discuss characteristics of donkeys at an online seminar December 27, 2024.
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Horse Stall Design Basics
Here are some tips from an equine architect to help you use the best horse stall designs for your situation.
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5 Tips for Designing Comfortable Spaces Based on Equine Vision
Because of the unique way horses see, in this article we offer five tips for designing comfortable equine spaces based on their vision. 
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Safely Examine a Horse's Eye Video
You should look for eye squinting, swelling, tearing, or blood, and for cloudiness in the eye.
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