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April 2023 - Nutrition: Individual Commitment

  • March 15, 2023
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Tailoring feed program to each horse can pay dividends by Amanda Duckworth A HORSE'S DIETARY needs vary depending on the lifestyle it leads. However, well-intentioned nutrition plans sometimes are...

March 2023 - Parasite Concerns: Staying a Step Ahead

  • February 21, 2023
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Protocols to control parasites continue to evolve by Amanda Duckworth WHILE HORSE FARMS understand parasite control should be included in any horse health plan, comprehending the best approach to properly...

February 2023 - Foal Health: Early Advantages

  • January 31, 2023
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Recent study finds foals born early in year fare better on the track by Amanda Duckworth FOR ALL OF the pedigree research and effort put into bringing a foal into the world, the wild cards of genetics...

November 2022 - Breeding: Wise Moves

  • November 22, 2022
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Exercise often important in keeping older stallions healthy, productive by Amanda Duckworth MANAGING THE CAREER of a successful stallion is a multifaceted endeavor and some of his needs change as he ages...

September 2022 - Joint Health: In Flux

  • August 30, 2022
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When it comes to joint issues, treatments continue to evolve by Amanda Duckworth IDEALLY, A HORSE will never have joint issues, but that is not a reality for most.

August 2022 - Gut Health: More Than a Gut Feeling

  • July 26, 2022
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Recent studies provide insights on gastrointestinal tract health by Amanda Duckworth IF THE DIFFERENT parts of a horse could compete in a race to win the title of "most important in terms of good...

July 2022 - Grooming: The Right Touch

  • June 28, 2022
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Grooming provides opportunities to address problems early by Amanda Duckworth BECAUSE GROOMING IS one of the basic cornerstones of horsemanship, its wide-reaching importance can sometimes be taken for...

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