1. At many open horse shows you often run into classes where multiple breeds are exhibited, such as American Quarter Horses and Arabians being shown in the same western pleasure or hunter under saddle class. Since these horses obviously differ in the way they move, how can they be evaluated in the same class? Published: January 19, 2007
2. I noticed many barns using paper bedding from recycled phone books that were never bound. They have been processed to remove chemicals. I liked the absorbency, lack of dust, and fast decomposition. What are the cons to using this? Published: January 19, 2007
3. My 5-month-old Saddlebred filly has swellings under her jaw. There are no other signs of distress or illness such as runny nose, fever, etc. Could this be new teeth erupting, or should I be looking for another cause of the swellings? Published: January 19, 2007
4. What is hippology? Published: January 19, 2007
5. How long does it take for a horse to grow an entire length of hoof? Published: January 19, 2007
6. What can be used on the arena to help reduce dust? Published: January 19, 2007
7. I'm not sure, but I think there may be coyotes in the vicinity of our farm. If so, how can I control them? Published: January 16, 2007
8. Are there any trees/shrubs that are toxic to horses? Published: January 16, 2007
9. My daughter loves animals and shows a lot of interest in becoming a vet. What kind of schooling and training does it take? Published: January 16, 2007
10. I visited my cousin and helped with the horses. Now I have bites with large welts on my arms and chest. What is this? Published: January 16, 2007
11. Where can I find Indian mud? Published: January 16, 2007
12. Can I feed my horse soybean hulls? (rye, cottonseed meal, citrus pulp, etc.?) Published: January 16, 2007
13. Where are the most up-to-date recommendations for horse nutrition guidelines? Published: January 16, 2007
14. How much manure will a horse produce per day? Published: January 16, 2007
15. I have heard of PZP. Is it being used on horses for birth control? If so, is it safe? Is it effective? Published: January 16, 2007
16. What is the opinion on feeding chrondroitin vs. a Gluc/MSM combo? Published: January 16, 2007
17. I found a dead raccoon in my horse's stall. My horse has some cuts on him. What do I need to do? Published: December 05, 2006
18. At what stage of maturity should most forages be harvested for hay? Published: November 01, 2006
19. Where can I find material on horse judging? Published: October 30, 2006
20. What is the difference between a gaited saddle, full quarter horse, semi-quarter horse, and Arab saddles? Published: October 30, 2006
21. How does prostaglandin bring a mare into heat, and can you give repeated shots if one cycle is missed? Published: October 10, 2006
22. What is the total number of horses in Lee and Lafayette counties in Mississippi? Published: October 09, 2006
23. What are the causes and symptoms and treatments for the following situations: thrush, colic, minor cut, and a major wound? Published: October 09, 2006
24. Is there a treatment for ringbone in horses? Published: October 09, 2006
25. What trees are safe to plant in horse pastures in Florida? Published: October 05, 2006
26. Is there a lethal gene associated with breeding roan to roan in quarter horses? If so, is there a genetic test to identify carrier mares and stallions? Published: October 05, 2006
27. What type of equipment and what is the cost associated with artificial insemination (A.I.) of a stallion? Published: October 03, 2006
28. Is there a National Database for Livestock Brands to help me identify the brand on my horse or so I can register my horse for identification purposes? Published: October 03, 2006
29. What is body condition scoring (BCS), and why is it important in the management of your horse? Published: October 02, 2006
30. My newborn foal is badly knock-kneed. What can I do? Published: September 29, 2006

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