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Mississippi State Vet Students Learn Confident Equine Handling

Some students at the Mississippi State University College of Veterinary Medicine do not have any riding or handling experience with horses. Bob Linford, DVM, PhD, Dipl. ACVS, a veterinary surgeon and professor, uses his experience as a teacher and horse...

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Free Sporthorse Appaloosa Mare, needs Layup TLC

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Additional Comments: Chloe is a sporthorse bred filly from JG Appaloosas in PA! Big moving and elegant, this mare is ready to start this year (just turned 3 in Feb) however a hoof injury this month has delayed saddle work. Chloe got a shoe stuck in the loose chain link and pulled it off sideways, removing a 2" piece of wall. This tear resulted in a bacterial infection that we treated immediately- however by the time we realized it was infected (she was never lame) it progressed to seedy toe / white line disease, and it had spread 3/4 up the outer front hoof ... Read Full Story

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Cleaning Horse Tack

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squidoo.com — The clocks have been turned ahead, the sun is out longer, Spring is Here! It is time to do a "spring check" on all your quality leather western horse tack and saddles. Before you start your spring horse rides, a serious inspection of your tack, cleaning, oiling and conditioning of your tack is necessary. This spring time check is Read Full Story

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AMHR 29inch 2yr Mare FLAXEN Mane and tail!

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Additional Comments: Small and spunky! Ready for show. Will be showing AMHR circuit in 2009. Was a competitive halter mare for her 2008 show year. Currently trained for halter. Knows how to lunge/ Round pen and join up. She has begun training for Halter Obstacle for upcoming show yr. Country Pleasure Driving PROSPECT. Handled by knowledgeable youth and is just fine would not recommend for young children as she is just a 2yr old. Please email or call for more info. Other show miniatures horses available. (Note: she will not be sold as a riding horse miniatures are bred to pull more than they ... Read Full Story

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AMHR 30inch Mini Mare

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Additional Comments: SALE PENDING "Diva" was taught by my 5yr old niece to lead! This 2yr old mare may be young but is completely trust worthy for youth! And gorgeous color to boot! Has been shown in halter, will make Country or Pleasure driving horse as a 3yr old! Will be shown in 2009 for halter and her training for halter obstacle training has begun. Knows how to lunge/round pen and set for halter. Please email or call for info. Other mini's available. (note: she will not be sold as a riding horse, mini's are breed to pull more than to carry) Shipping Notes: ... Read Full Story

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What is Natural Hoof Care?

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Natural horse hoof care involves more than just taking off the horse shoes. Natural hoof care is part of a balanced diet and exercise routine, and is influenced heavily by the natural terrain in which a horse lives. Natural hoof care integrates attributes of hoof shape and development of wild, or un-domestic horses into practices that help domestic horses. Wild Horses Wild horses live for decades without shoes, and are perfectly “sound” or capable of traveling long distances. Horse hoofs are composed of many different types of tissue, all working in tandem to support the horse. Hooves are combinations of bone, fleshy ... Read Full Story

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