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Dr. Douglas Stewart - Articles Dr. Stewart is the owner of Horse Care. The above article is a small extract from his detailed study at Horse Colic. Sort By: Date | Popularity
 Getting a Horse From a Rescue OrganisationIf you are looking for a free (or very inexpensive) horse, one of the best places to look is rescue associations, or animal rescue groups which also deal with horses. These associations take on horses but have limited resources to take care of them in terms of space (stalls, pasture),... Cause And Treatement Of Horse CribbingCribbing is a compulsive behavior, which horses sometimes develop as a result of boredom, typically resulting from being left in a box much of the day with nothing to do. It consists of the horse firmly biting an object, arching its neck while pulling on the object, and sucking in... Wood Chewing By HorsesWood chewing not only damages stables and fencing, it can also be bad for the horse's health. Wood splinters can get stuck in the gums or teeth. If swallowed, the splinters can damage the stomach or intestines, or cause impaction colic. Fortunately, the habit of wood chewing is usually not... Horse Stall Mats - Types, Advantages and DisadvantagesHorse stall mats are becoming increasingly popular, due to the advantages they provide over other stall floor surfaces:
- Yielding. The traditional concrete floor is very hard. Unless you provide a thick layer of bedding, this hardness can stress joints, possibly injure feet, and cause sore points where the horse lays... Choosing the Age of Your Next HorseMany people buy a horse which is too young for their requirements, and consequently pay more than they should, as well as getting a horse which lacks the required maturity and training. Less often, the opposite mistake is made, of buying a horse which is too old to provide the... Horse Insurance - Types, Benefits and DisadvantagesThis article discusses the various types of horse insurance, common mistakes and how to avoid them, and tips for buying horse insurance.
Types of Horse Insurance
Most horse insurance plans allow you to choose what you want to insure against, such as:
- Third party insurance (also known as 'Public Liability', sometimes known... Horse Feed - Comparison of Different TypesThe food which we feed to horses needs to meet seven fundamental requirements:
- Energy. It needs to provide sufficient energy (calories) to meet the requirements of the horse. If the weather becomes colder or the horse is used more actively, the amount of food will need to be increased accordingly.... Correct Terms For Male and Female HorseThere are a number of different terms for a horse, depending on three factors: its sex (male or female), its age, and its purpose (whether it is being used for breeding or not). This article lists the various terms and explains their correct use.
Following are the terms specific to a... Allergy to HorsesSome people are allergic to horses. Depending on the type of allergy, this can result in various symptoms:
- Itchy eyes, nose or skin
- Hives or rashes
- Watery eyes
- Sneezing or coughing
- Difficulty breathing
- Asthma attacks
When first being exposed to horses, one should carefully check if one has an allergic reaction.... Horse Allergy Treatment and PreventionJust like humans, horses can have a number of different types of allergies. The most common types of horse allergies are respiratory and skin. Respiratory allergies are also known as 'heaves' and are often similar to asthma in people.
A horse can be allergic to things in the air (e.g. pollen,...
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