Archive for the ‘Pets’ Category

Friday, December 16th, 2011

Madalyn Ward, DVM asked: In my practice I see many horses suffering from the ill effects of hoof flares, especially the barefoot horse. In fact, with the barefoot movement becoming so popular, I see more horses than ever who have improperly trimmed hooves, sometimes with serious side effects. I've seen ...

Saturday, October 22nd, 2011

Jo Thompson asked: Many horses spend much of their time in their stalls, so it is imperative for us to ensure that we provide the best stall possible. Horses that spend a lot of time in an indoor stall will need to be given the most attention in terms of ...

Sunday, September 4th, 2011

Jay Schindler asked: Thoroughbred horse racing is the most popular form of horse racing the whole world. It is so popular that some people do not know of any other form of horse racing. Thoroughbred horse racing is also known by some people as the "sport of kings". Usually, a ...

Saturday, September 3rd, 2011

Phil Wiskell asked: Paint horses did not get their name because their riders and owners tend to be creative types who stabled them in their private studio. Paints did not get their name because they possess some unique creative gift of their own.Instead, paint horses got their name for a ...

Monday, August 8th, 2011

Benjamin Wise asked: Anyone wanting to know the basic method of horse breaking applied in the past can rent a western movie. Watching is about all the method is useful for as today there are far kinder ways in which to break in a horse.I really do not like to ...

Sunday, August 7th, 2011

Tina Williamson asked: Buying your first or new horse can be a very exciting but nervous time. Will I find what I'm after? Will it be the right horse for me? What is the real reason it's for sale? Does it have any health problems? HELP...... I don't want to ...