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» Caring For Your Horse: The Daily Health Check
By Ron Petracek | Published 05/21/2009 | Equine Health | Rating:
Do this simple, ten-minute daily check and ensure the health and safety of your horse.
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» Get Ready for Foaling!
By Ron Petracek | Published 04/1/2009 | Equine Breeding | Unrated
A perfect delivery of a newborn foal is a beautiful example of nature at it's best.  But when problems occur, they can quickly become life threatening to both the mare and foal. Your careful preparations can make the difference between life and death of both the mare and foal during parturition.
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» Disaster Planning: Get Ready To Get Out Fast!
By Ron Petracek | Published 03/22/2009 | General Equine | Rating:

With barn fires in the news and Hurricane Katrina not quite a memory, disaster planning has taken a more urgent role for horse owners. This article offers some suggestions toward developing your own disaster plan.

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» Trailer Maintenance: Priority and Safety
By Ron Petracek | Published 03/20/2009 | Equine Transportation | Rating:

Traveling with horses is a great experience, but you cannot wait until the last minute to ensure that your trailer is safe for your horse. This article describes some trailer maintenance issues and offers some suggestions to keep your precious cargo safe.

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» No Fly Zone
By Ron Petracek | Published 03/15/2009 | Horse Facilities , General Equine , Equine Housing and Maintenance , Equine Health , Equine Grooming | Unrated
There is no one size fits all solution when it comes to controlling flies, and a combination of approaches is generally the most effective method of management. Along with the usual gathering of sprays, wipes, masks and sheets, there are several other steps you can take to make your barn a No Fly Zone.
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» The Boarded Horse
By Ron Petracek | Published 03/12/2009 | Boarding Horses | Rating:

There are times when your horse budget is a little smaller than what you would like it to be.  You decide that you have to make cuts somewhere, but you can't bear to give up your loyal steed.  Here are some tips to ensure that your horse is well cared for while not hurting you financially.

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» Specialized Shoeing - What does your Horse Need?
By Ron Petracek | Published 03/7/2009 | Equine Shoeing | Unrated
Shoeing needs will differ based upon your horse's discipline. Here are some rules.
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» Spotting Selenium Deficiency
By Ron Petracek | Published 03/1/2009 | Equine Health | Rating:
Because of deficiencies in soil in areas of the U.S., some horses may be deficient in selenium. This article describes symptoms of the deficiency and makes suggestions for action.
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» Horses and Dogs
By Ron Petracek | Published 02/10/2009 | Horse Facilities , Boarding Horses | Rating:
Many farms and stables have dogs. Having a situation that works for horse, dog and owner is important.
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» Stopping the Lead Rope Breaker
By Ron Petracek | Published 02/4/2009 | Equine Training | Rating:
Many horses are never taught to properly tie and stand tied.  These horses can be come very costly when you begin having to replace numerous halters, lead ropes, reins and bridles.  These horses are also very dangerous as they tend to rear and back unexpectedly.  Learn how to stop this bad behavior with the information in this article.
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