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My mare has always had this problem where she wants to rub on the fences. At first I thought she had pin worms as a colt but she has always been wormed every 30 days and I have had her tested and she is clean of worms.My mare has always had this problem where she wants to rub on the fences. At first I thought she had pin worms as a colt but she has always been wormed every 30 days and I have had her tested and she is clean of worms.

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Aloe Vera juice and Ulcers

I am a very concerned & worriesome person you could say. I am wanting to find out more info on Ulcers in horses. I barrel race & have a pretty nervous 6 yr old gelding, a lot of people would tell me to quit fussing so much, but I am only ...I am a very concerned & worriesome person you could say. I am wanting to find out more info on Ulcers in horses. I barrel race & have a pretty nervous 6 yr old gelding, a lot of people would tell me to quit fussing so much, but I am only ...

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New to horses

I am new to horse ownership, and would like to know about worming and vaccinations. The horse I have bought is a 3 year old quarter horse, and I don't know when the last time it saw the vet. I would like to know how often the horse needs to be ...I am new to horse ownership, and would like to know about worming and vaccinations. The horse I have bought is a 3 year old quarter horse, and I don't know when the last time it saw the vet. I would like to know how often the horse needs to be ...

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Age for descent of testicles

I am in the process of purchasing a TWH, 8 month old stud colt. I have asked 3 vets when the testicles in a yearling stud colt should be completely descended into the scrotum and I have received 3 different ...I am in the process of purchasing a TWH, 8 month old stud colt. I have asked 3 vets when the testicles in a yearling stud colt should be completely descended into the scrotum and I have received 3 different ...

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Bats biting horses!!!

I live in Mazatlan, Mexico. We have horses close to the beach and a rocky outcropping with caves housing bats. These bats "attack" the horses on a nightly basis. We were advised to use "petroleo" on them, but the bats simply bite somewhere else. As our business is guiding ...I live in Mazatlan, Mexico. We have horses close to the beach and a rocky outcropping with caves housing bats. These bats "attack" the horses on a nightly basis. We were advised to use "petroleo" on them, but the bats simply bite somewhere else. As our business is guiding ...

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Hay Cubes vs Baled Hay

Could you please tell me the pros and cons of feeding hay cubes vs baled hay? Are horses more likely to colic with the cubes since they expand in the stomach after drinking?Could you please tell me the pros and cons of feeding hay cubes vs baled hay? Are horses more likely to colic with the cubes since they expand in the stomach after drinking?

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Founder

Could you please explain what causes founder? I have a horse that is hard to keep in good condition. I am concerned that I could founder her while trying to get and keep her healthy.Could you please explain what causes founder? I have a horse that is hard to keep in good condition. I am concerned that I could founder her while trying to get and keep her healthy.

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Define a horse too worked to allow to drink or eat

I've never heard a definitive answer to this question? ... "I've worked my horse hard, arena, cantering on the trail, whatever. When is it okay to allow him to eat and drink?" Mostly I've heard when his respiration returns to normal. Some say ...I've never heard a definitive answer to this question? ... "I've worked my horse hard, arena, cantering on the trail, whatever. When is it okay to allow him to eat and drink?" Mostly I've heard when his respiration returns to normal. Some say ...

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Using Lasix ...

Is it safe to give your horse Lasix (about 1.5 cc) more than once a week, almost every week?Is it safe to give your horse Lasix (about 1.5 cc) more than once a week, almost every week?

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Bots on wild Mustangs

My girlfreind and I purchased 2 pair of wild mustangs (mares and foals). They were not from BLM, but a privatetly own herd that were sold at auctions. They have never been handled and also are unfamiler with grain and not yet eating.My girlfreind and I purchased 2 pair of wild mustangs (mares and foals). They were not from BLM, but a privatetly own herd that were sold at auctions. They have never been handled and also are unfamiler with grain and not yet eating.

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