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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...

May 2022 - Hoof Care: Solid Footing

  • April 12, 2022
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Researchers look at farrier work relative to performance, welfare by Amanda Duckworth A BETTER UNDERSTANDING of the mechanics of hooves, and especially hooves in motion, can improve the performance and...

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