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A good feed routine for a neglected and underweight horse
I have recently acquired a starved horse. She would have a body score of approx 1.5 / 5. She is 18 yo, 15 1 hh, a thoroughbred and this state seems to have been of more recent times, as in the past ...
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How to treat Queensland itch?
My horse has Queensland itch. I'm looking for a range of options to treat it. I'm concerned about the use of poisonous chemicals.
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How to treat and manage neck thread worms?
I have a horse who has suffered a lot during the warm seasons. It was made worse when we moved north (we're in the Southern hemisphere - so north is warmer) and there were more biting insects. I was ...
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What treats are safe for horses?
The care of horses can be opinionated and there is a lot of varying ideas about what is safe for horses to have as treats and the quantities.
So the question is:
What treats are safe for horses and ...
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How to cut up vegetables and fruit for horses
Horses can choke on chunks of vegetables like carrot or sweet potato.
To be clear - when horses suffer choke - it does not mean the food goes down the wrong pipe. It means the food is lodged in the ...
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Can horses eat bread?
A recent question, sparked my interest. I have heard that too much grain is bad for horses, and I have heard that bread is bad for many animals. Are there any health concerns with feeding bread to ...
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A safe treatment for ticks on a pregnant horse
I have a horse - she is two months pregnant. We have a lot of ticks in the paddocks and I'm forever pulling ticks off her. I'm reluctant to use any products on her without knowing if it's safe for the ...
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Can horse eat sultanas in sultana bread?
My horses eat a variety of hand fed treats, including bread. They eat white bread and multi grain bread.
I have some left over sultana bread or "raisin toast" bread (it's not actual toast, it's ...
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