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Horses are very social and affectionate animals, capable of showing love and affection in many ways. The horse is often touted as one of the most intelligent and loyal creatures on earth, with a deep emotional capacity that can be difficult to understand. But what you may not know is that horses have an incredible…
How Long is a Horse’s Gestation Period? If you’re interested in horses, you’ve probably wondered about their gestation period. How long does it take for a horse to have a foal? Read on to find out! How Long is a Horse’s Gestation Period? For anyone who doesn’t know, the gestational period is the time between…
EPM (Equine Protozoal Myeloencephalitis) is considered the most common cause of neurological issues in horses in the Americas. The disease has been reported in most of the United States, southern Canada, Mexico, and several countries in Central and South America. Although a prevalent threat, EPM is a master of disguise and can be extremely difficult…
So last week I posted an article about my first really challenging mare. She was absolutely wonderful, a pleasure to ride, and an absolute pro in the game, but she quickly developed vices due to gradually losing her vision. Her vision loss was to a very common, debilitating disease known as Equine Recurrent Uveitis (ERU)…
When you take into consideration the size of a horse relative to the size of a hoof, it’s easy to see what an amazing engineer Mother Nature is. I have always been told, “no hoof, no horse.” Because of this it is extremely important for us as owners to understand the anatomy of the equine…
