1. Have you ever heard of "brome hay"? Is it O.K. for horses? Published: June 18, 2009
2. Can horses graze on wheat? Published: June 18, 2009
3. What is the suggested lighting level for a covered outdoor riding arena? Published: June 18, 2009
4. Since it is natural for a horse to eat off the ground, should I avoid using a wall-mounted feeder in the stall? My horses always throw the hay out of the feeder onto the floor. Published: June 18, 2009
5. How do animals have babies? Published: June 18, 2009
6. How do you draw blood from a horse? Where is the best spot, and how do you locate the veins to draw from? Published: June 18, 2009
7. A pasture is being interseeded with red clover. Will this make the pasture unusable for horses, especially pregnant mares? Published: June 18, 2009
8. In general, is it better to use a paste dewormer or a continuous dewormer? Published: June 18, 2009
9. What is a gymkhana? Published: June 18, 2009
10. Is it common to require a yearly negative Coggins test for boarded horses or just when they are initially moved in? I have a small barn and allow some boarders. A new incoming horse that has been in state for the last five years would like to come in without proof of a negative Coggins test for this year. How likely is the horse to be positive for Coggins? Published: June 18, 2009
11. My horse is really old, and I am trying to put off putting him down, but his teeth are so bad I think it is too painful for him to eat. He is still at a good weight, but he winters really hard, and I can't see this being an easy one for him. Is there any type of feed that would be easier on his teeth? Published: June 18, 2009
12. How do I properly thin a very thick mane? Do I thin from the underside or on the top side? Published: June 18, 2009
13. How much protein do horses need, and what happens if they get too much? What exactly is crude protein? Published: June 18, 2009
14. I have a mare that has had laminitis due to getting into and eating an excessive amount of grain. We feed her two flakes of alfalfa/grass hay every morning and evening, and she was dewormed about a month ago. She is ribby and is sunk in somewhat in front of her flank area and looks as if she could put on a little weight. Can I feed her some type of grain to put on some weight since she is prone to laminitis? Published: June 18, 2009
15. Can high-pitched ultrasonic frequency be heard by or affect my horse? Published: June 18, 2009

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