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  • Three Farriers Recognized for Excellence in Equine Foot Care

    Three young horseshoers were recognized for outstanding career progress in the equine footcare field during the recent 10th International Hoof-Care Summit in Cincinnati, Ohio. These individuals were honored as Rising Shoeing Stars in a program that promot

    Flossie Sellers - February 1, 2013 08:10

  • Tips for Keeping Equines Healthy and Happy During Cold Weather

    As the weather turns cold, many horses are ridden less and less and horse owners become busy with holiday preparations and other activities. This makes it easy to become relaxed in a horse's daily care since they are not being used or seen as often. a

    Flossie Sellers - November 26, 2012 09:30

  • Tips for Keeping Your Senior Horse Healthy During Winter

    According to Katie Young, Equine Nutritionist, Ph.D., Purina Animal Nutrition, proper care and nutrition, especially during the winter months, can go a long way in keeping senior horses healthy long term.

    Flossie Sellers - November 8, 2012 08:31

  • Tips on Dealing with Damp Hooves on Horses

    Fall, followed closely by wet winter weather is here in many areas and that means dealing with rain, slush, snow and a lot of wet hooves on horses and other equines.

    Flossie Sellers - October 24, 2012 09:40

  • Tips to Maintain Horse Health During Drought

    The SUCCEED  horse health blog offers some timely information for horse owners that find themselves stymied as to how best to feed and manage their horses during years of drought.

    Flossie Sellers - July 29, 2012 12:07

  • To Blanket or Not: Cold Weather and Horses

    According to Mark Russell, assistant professor in the Equine Extension at the University of Arkansas Division of agriculture, horses with very short hair may be the only horses that need to be blanketed during winter weather.  In fact , a blanket may not

    Flossie Sellers - November 19, 2012 07:59

  • Top 5 Things to Prepare Horse Barn for Winter

    Doing some simple projects before the snow flies can make horse chores a lot easier during the winter.

    Flossie Sellers - October 12, 2012 08:39

  • Top Five Ways To Get Your Horse Ready for Spring Vaccines

    It’s that time of year, again, when horse owners need to schedule their vaccines with their veterinarian.  Knowing which ones are necessary, and preparing for their administration is beneficial to everyone included: the horse, the vet, and the handler.

    Flossie Sellers - March 14, 2013 09:26

  • Veterinary Thermal Imaging Now Available in Scotland

    Veterinary Thermal Imaging (VTI) is delighted to welcome Richard Trotter to the company. Richard will be VTI’s thermographer for Scotland and the Borders.

    Flossie Sellers - October 11, 2012 10:26

  • Wet, Muddy Pasture May Affect Your Horse's Health

    Proper care of horses during winter weather can lead to challenges, especially during times when pastures and paddocks are slushy and muddy. Under normal circumstances a horse’s skin and protective coat form effective barriers against the winter element

    Flossie Sellers - January 20, 2013 08:22

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