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Getting a Horse From a Rescue Organisation
If you are looking for a free (or very inexpensive) horse, one of the best places to look is rescue associations, or animal rescue groups which also deal with horses...
Author: Dr. Douglas Stewart - Category: Pets
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Curly Horses - What Makes Them Unique
Curly horses are horses which have a certain gene, inherited from their parents, which makes their hair curly...
Author: Dr. Douglas Stewart - Category: Pets
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When and How to Put a Horse to Sleep
Although some horses (like some people) have the good fortune to die peacefully in their sleep of old age, most horses will eventually reach a stage (due to severe injury, disease or incapacity) where the most humane action is to put them down...
Author: Dr. Douglas Stewart - Category: Pets
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How Much Does a Horse Cost?
An average horse may cost only $3000 to buy, but over its working live can easily cost $100,000 to take care of...
Author: Dr. Douglas Stewart - Category: Pets
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How to Buy a Horse at Auction
If you are intending to buy a horse at auction, you need to be able to tell the quality horses from the problem horses...
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Cause And Treatement Of Horse Cribbing
Cribbing is a compulsive behavior, which horses sometimes develop as a result of boredom, typically resulting from being left in a box much of the day with nothing to do...
Author: Dr. Douglas Stewart - Category: Pets
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Wood Chewing By Horses
Wood chewing not only damages stables and fencing, it can also be bad for the horse’s health Wood splinters can get stuck in the gums or teeth...
Author: Dr. Douglas Stewart - Category: Pets
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Horse Stall Mats - Types, Advantages and Disadvantages
Horse stall mats are becoming increasingly popular, due to the advantages they provide over other stall floor surfaces:
- Yielding...
Author: Dr. Douglas Stewart - Category: Pets
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Choosing the Age of Your Next Horse
Many people buy a horse which is too young for their requirements, and consequently pay more than they should, as well as getting a horse which lacks the required maturity and training...
Author: Dr. Douglas Stewart - Category: Pets
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Horse Insurance - Types, Benefits and Disadvantages
This article discusses the various types of horse insurance, common mistakes and how to avoid them, and tips for buying horse insurance...
Author: Dr. Douglas Stewart - Category: Finances
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Horse Feed - Comparison of Different Types
The food which we feed to horses needs to meet seven fundamental requirements:
- Energy It needs to provide sufficient energy (calories) to meet the requirements of the horse...
Author: Dr. Douglas Stewart - Category: Pets
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Correct Terms For Male and Female Horse
There are a number of different terms for a horse, depending on three factors: its sex (male or female), its age, and its purpose (whether it is being used for breeding or not)...
Author: Dr. Douglas Stewart - Category: Pets
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Allergy to Horses
Some people are allergic to horses Depending on the type of allergy, this can result in various symptoms:
- Itchy eyes, nose or skin
- Hives or rashes
- Watery eyes
- Sneezing or coughing
- Difficulty breathing
- Asthma attacks
When first being exposed to horses, one should carefully check if one has an allergic reaction...
Author: Dr. Douglas Stewart - Category: Pets
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Horse Allergy Treatment and Prevention
Just like humans, horses can have a number of different types of allergies The most common types of horse allergies are respiratory and skin...
Author: Dr. Douglas Stewart - Category: Pets
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Avoid Cons and Frauds When Advertising Online
Although there are many different internet scams (fraud), there are a relatively small number of scams associated with advertising or selling online...
Author: Dr. Douglas Stewart - Category: Marketing
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How to Choose a Horse Rug
There are many different types of horse rugs, with various characteristics and functions Therefore, the first step to choosing a horse rug is to decide which type you require for your horse...
Author: Dr. Douglas Stewart - Category: Pets
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Rubber Stable Floors - Comparison of Liquid Rubber to Rubber Stall Mats
The most common type of stable floor is concrete However, many stable owners are covering their concrete floors with rubber, which offers a number of advantages:
- Yielding...
Author: Dr. Douglas Stewart - Category: Advice
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Cost of Keeping a Horse is Far More Than the Horse's Purchase Price
The average price of a horse is about $3,000 but the cost of keeping a horse can easily reach $100,000...
Author: Dr. Douglas Stewart - Category: Pets
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How to Avoid Horse Laminitis and Founder
Laminitis is a common illness of the hoof and is the second most frequent cause of premature death in horses...
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How to Prevent Horse Colic
Colic is the most common cause of pre-mature death in domestic horses It is also the most frequent cause of major veterinary bills...
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