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  1. What are the signs of a mare in heat? Published: July 24, 2006
  2. What are the AAHA protocols for vaccinating horses? Published: July 24, 2006
  3. What is the preferred method of construction of stall flooring from the base up? Published: July 24, 2006
  4. How do I teach my horse the lope? Published: July 24, 2006
  5. Is there any way to stop my horse from expanding its barrel when the girth is tightened? Published: July 24, 2006
  6. Are glucosamine and MSM supplements safe to give to pregnant and/or lactating mares? Published: July 24, 2006
  7. What is founder, what causes it, how can I manage it or prevent it? Published: July 24, 2006
  8. How do you take weight off a horse? Published: July 24, 2006
  9. What are methods to safely encourage a nurse mare to accept a foal? Published: July 24, 2006
  10. When choosing a farrier should I look for one who is certified (nationally or state), been to farrier school, etc.? Published: July 24, 2006
  11. What is the current protocol regarding Coggins tests when transporting a horse both within the state and out of the state? Published: July 24, 2006
  12. When can you start showing a young horse? Published: July 24, 2006
  13. When is the best time to bathe a horse and how often? Published: July 24, 2006
  14. What would cause a 3-week-old foal to keep getting feces stuck around his rectum? Published: July 24, 2006
  15. We are wanting to breed our Welsh mare with a 15-hand gaited stallion. Will the Welsh mare have trouble with the size of the foal at birth? Published: July 24, 2006
  16. Is there a published objective haircoat condition scoring system? Published: July 24, 2006
  17. I need some training tips for starting a 9-month-old colt at halter showing. Published: July 24, 2006
  18. I was wondering how a jockey gets a horse to switch lead legs, and why this is necessary? Published: July 24, 2006
  19. If we are going to ride our 2-year-old stud colt for pleasure, would it be best to castrate him? Published: July 24, 2006
  20. How do you stop a horse from cribbing? Published: July 24, 2006
  21. What causes warts around the mouth and nose area of a horse? Published: July 24, 2006
  22. Is it normal for a horse to urinate while running? Published: July 24, 2006
  23. Should mares be bred during foal heat? Published: July 24, 2006
  24. What types of fencing can be used for horse pastures? Published: July 24, 2006
  25. When is the winter temperature too cold for a horse to stay outside? Published: July 24, 2006
  26. What are the advantages to feeding a pelleted concentrate mix over feeding a textured feed? Published: July 24, 2006
  27. Why do horses display a higher incidence of impaction colics during abrupt environmental temperature decreases below 45 degrees F? Published: July 24, 2006
  28. Explain when and why electrolyte supplementation is required for performance horses. Published: July 24, 2006
  29. What are the best boots to use for a jumper? Published: July 24, 2006
  30. I work with a horse that bullies his way to the gate, and as the person shuts the gate, he takes his chest and bursts through the gate. What training methods can I use to help alleviate this problem? Published: July 24, 2006

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