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  1. Are there any trees/shrubs that are toxic to horses? Updated: April 16, 2013
  2. Where are the most up-to-date recommendations for horse nutrition guidelines? Updated: April 16, 2013
  3. I need some information on EPM or the equine opossum disease (symptoms, etc.). Updated: April 16, 2013
  4. What's the P Index? Updated: February 05, 2013
  5. What is the Pregnant Mares’ Urine (PMU) Industry? Updated: January 30, 2013
  6. What is soring? Updated: January 30, 2013
  7. What is an “unwanted horse?” Updated: January 30, 2013
  8. How do you calibrate a manure spreader? Updated: August 07, 2012
  9. Should I remove horses from a pasture when I spray for weeds and, if so, how long should I keep them off the pasture? Updated: April 18, 2012
  10. How do you determine the length of a Western cinch for a horse? Updated: March 15, 2012
  11. How toxic is Clematis to horses? Is it toxic all the time or only when it's flowering? Is it palatable to them or is it bitter where they will leave it alone? Updated: March 15, 2012
  12. My six year old Thoroughbred mare's progesterone levels are too low and she has breakthrough heat cycles through pregnancy, so she is not able to carry to term. What can I do to ensure a full term live birth? Updated: March 15, 2012
  13. What is the latest thinking on managing sidebone in a horse being ridden in lower level dressage? He has been intermittently lame, first on the left front, now on the right. Updated: March 15, 2012
  14. My 14 y/o mare has started refusing to walk on under saddle. She's done it the last 6 rides, and twice now she has stood in one spot for over 30 minutes. She used to evade using speed. She is healthy, her tack fits well, and she is otherwise cooperative. Updated: March 15, 2012
  15. Is it possible for a horse to be born with brown eyes which then turn blue? Updated: March 13, 2012
  16. What is effective against encysted small strongyles? What would you suggest as a good worming program monthly? Updated: March 13, 2012
  17. The article "Dry Lots for Horses" mentions "crush and run covered by screenings". I am confused as to what that means. We are trying to prevent excess mud in our dry lot and are looking for some footing suggestions. Updated: March 12, 2012
  18. If my horse has Sweeney's shoulder, is that the end of his functionality? Updated: March 12, 2012
  19. What is the best way to use a hoof knife to trim a horse's hoof? What is a good angle for the knife? Updated: March 12, 2012
  20. I would like to install a arena which would fit a barrel racing pattern. How much sand would I need? Updated: March 12, 2012
  21. I have a mare that has a foal which she will not let nurse. I'm not sure how old the foal is. It appears to be two to three days old. I tried to bottle the foal with goat's milk. She took about half a pint, if that. I need some advice. Updated: March 02, 2012
  22. Is there any time best to un-blanket a horse so they are not chilled by the temperature change? What temperature should you remove a blanket when just used for severe weather condition? What if a horse is warm almost sweating under his blanket? Updated: March 02, 2012
  23. How high off the floor of the stall should a hay rack be mounted? Updated: March 01, 2012
  24. Do horses have taste buds? If so, how many do they have? Updated: March 01, 2012
  25. How do we control fire ants in pastures? Updated: February 28, 2012
  26. My question relates to the incidence of EIA. I am wondering what percentage of tests done are positive? Many horse owners believe that there is no Equine Infectious Anemia around and therefore question the value or logic of testing. Updated: February 28, 2012
  27. Could you please explain the consequences of imposing a diet that includes 12 hours of food deprivation? Particularly on a horse that is insulin resistant? What are more suitable alternatives for managing weight and preventing laminitis? Updated: February 28, 2012
  28. Is there any nutritional difference in the feeding of round bale hay or square bale hay to horses? Updated: February 28, 2012
  29. I bought a 17-year-old Paint gelding three weeks ago. The previous owner said he was well-trained and was a husband/kid horse, but he has been misbehaving and rearing a lot. We are not very experienced. Updated: February 20, 2012
  30. What is the general protein content difference between bermudagrass hay & alfalfa hay? Updated: February 20, 2012

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