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Is it really necessary to blanket your horse?

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Agrowing horse-keeping trend is to blanket horses throughout the winter. Most often the decision to blanket a horse is the result of an emotional response by a well-intentioned owner. It has also become acceptable to blanket due to certain lifestyles chosen for horses. However, it is important to recognize that in general the practice of
Country Crossroads, News, Other livestock

Hoof Beats of HOPE to auction off horse

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The Fellowship of Christian Cowboys (Manitoba chapter), is looking to make a difference today and tomorrow for the children, their families and staff at the Children’s Hospital in Winnipeg through a special fundraising initiative called Hoof Beats of HOPE. The idea was put forth by Manitoba chapter president, Terry Baker of Newdale, however, it has
Livestock, Other livestock

Monensin and horses — a deadly combination

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Monensin, also known under its trade name, Rumensin, is extremely toxic to horses. It is one of the most common accidental poisonings in horses, and yet often goes unrecognized. Farm animals such as horses, cows, chickens and pigs can and commonly do share similar feeds. However, it is extremely important that horse owners are aware that feeds
Forages, Livestock, Other livestock

Some weeds are toxic for horses

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In natural settings, horses develop selective grazing habits, seeking out healthy grasses and forages and avoiding those that are harmful. Relatively few plants are poisonous to horses and, fortunately, horses tend to avoid eating these because of their low palatability. Horses with an abundant supply of quality pasture or hay avoid temptation to select harmful
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Guelph opens horse hospital

The University of Guelph celebrated the grand opening June 7 of a new specialized health-care facility for equine athletes. The Equine Sports Medicine and Reproduction Centre (ESMRC) is focused on the quality of life and performance of horses through health care, education and research. Located at the Ontario Veterinary College (OVC) but separate from the
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Brandon to host Best of Belgian Breed event

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Draft horse fans can look forward to an extra treat as the North American Belgian Championships returns July 17-21

If you didn’t get enough of the heavy horses at the recent Royal Manitoba Winter Fair, take heart, because more is on the way this summer. For the first time since 1996, the North American Belgian Championships is coming on July 17 to 21, said Brenda Hunter, secretary of the Manitoba Percheron & Belgian Club
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Three meals a day are for people, not horses

Healthy eating is about more than the feeds that horses consume. The habit of eating and the way the horse eats engages it physically, mentally and emotionally, nourishing the horse beyond the nutrients and calories consumed. Modern feeding practices often stray significantly from favourable ways to feed horses. These seemingly small infractions over time contribute
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The Obesity Epidemic Affects More Than Humans

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Weight is an important factor that plays into the health of your horse. Nutritional management and meaningful exercise are key to maintaining your horse at ideal body condition. It is important to distinguish between fit and fat, because weight gain can be confused with muscle conditioning and roundness. To further complicate matters a degree of

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