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Slobbers or Slaframine Poisoning in Horses

Learn about Slobbers or Slaframine Poisoning in Horses in horse and why horses get Slobbers or Slaframine Poisoning in Horses and what to do it your horse does get it.

Horse Allergies - Hives, Itchiness, Coughs, Runny Noses and Dermatitis

Learn about allergic reactions in horses. Learn what causes random bumps or hives, bald and sore patches on a horse's skin.

Vesicular Stomatitis in Horses

Learn about Vesicular Stomatitis in horses. Learn why horses get Vesicular Stomatitis, how it's diagnosed, how it's treated and prevented.

Learn About Pigeon Fever

Learn all about Equine Pigeon Fever. Learn about equine Botulism Poisoning and the causes, symptoms, treatment and prevention.

Ian Millar - Captain Canada

Profile of the Canadian Jumping rider Ian Millar.

Hiroshi Hoketsu

Profile of 70 year old rider Hiroshi Hoketsu who will be competing in the 2012 Olympics in London.

Moon Blindness or URE Explained

Learn about moon blindness, the different names for moon blindness, causes, effects and treatments of moon blindness or Equine Recurrent Uveitis

Meet the Tennessee Walking Horse

A description of Tennessee Walking Horses. Learn about the Tennessee Walking Horse's physical characteristics, history and origin, uses, unique traits, colors, and markings.

Lice on Horses

Learn to identify, treat and prevent lice on horses. Learn what lice on horses looks like, and the causes, effects, prevention, symptoms and treatments of horse lice, just one of several equine dermatitis problems.

Learn About Equine Strangles

Learn about Strangles. Learn about equine Strangles, the causes, symptoms, treatment and prevention of strangles in horses.

The Difference Between English and Western Riding Styles

Learn the difference between Western and English Riding styles. Discover the types of equipment, horses, and clothing used in English and Western riding styles and the different sports available to English and Western riders.

Equine Viral Arteritis or EVA

Equine Viral Arteritis is a highly contagious viral infection impacting broodmares and stallions and foals. Learn the causes, symptoms, treatment and prevention of EVA.

Learn About Rotavirus in Foals

Rotavirus is a serious but treatable condition in foals. Learn about equine rotavirus, what it's caused by and how to treat and prevent it.

Learn About Rabies in Horses

Learn all about rabies in horses. Rabies in horses is rare, but it's important to be informed. Learn what causes rabies and the symptoms, treatment and prevention.

Learn About Anthrax Poisoning in Horses

Learn all about Equine Anthrax Poisoning. Learn about the rare disease of anthrax poisoning in horses. Learn what causes anthrax poisoning and the symptoms, treatment and prevention of anthrax poisoning. Anthrax poisoning is rare but it is wise to be informed.

Rain Scald or Rain Rot

Rain rot or rain scald can affect a horse’s or pony’s back, neck and haunches. Find out how to identify, prevent and treat rain scald.

Equine Western, Eastern and Venezuelan Equine Encephalomyelitis

A profile of EEE, WEE, VEE, Eastern Equine Encephalomyelitis, Western Equine Encephalomyelitis, and Venezuelan Equine Encephalomyelitis. Causes, effects, prevention, symptoms and treatments are explained.

Learn About Botulism Poisoning

Learn all about Equine Botulism Poisoning. Learn about equine botulism and the causes, symptoms, treatment and prevention of equine botulism. Botulism poisoning is rare, but it does happen, so be informed.

Learn About Potomac Horse Fever

Learn about Potomac Horse Fever. Learn about equine Potomac Horse Fever, how it is caused, the symptoms, treatment and prevention.

Learn About Equine Tetanus

Learn about Tetanus. Learn about equine Strangles, the causes, symptoms, treatment and prevention of strangles in horses.

Equine Herpesvirus

Learn about EHV-1 and EHV-4, forms of Equine Herpesvirus, or Rhinopneumonitis . Learn about EHV-1 and EHV-4 , the causes, symptoms, treatment and prevention of Equine Herpesvirus in horses.

Meet the Paint Horse

Learn about the Paint Horse with this breed profile. A description of Paint Horses. Learn about the Paint Horse's physical characteristics, history and origin, uses, unique traits, colors, and markings. Learn the names of famous and foundation Paint Horses.

Meet the Appaloosa

Learn about the Appaloosa with this breed profile. A description of Appaloosas. Learn about the Appaloosa's physical characteristics, history and origin, uses, unique traits, colors, and markings. Learn the names of famous and celebrity Appaloosas.

Hoof Abscesses

Learn all about Hoof Abscesses. Learn about equine Hoof Abscesses, the causes, symptoms, treatment and prevention of hoof abscesses in horses.

Equine Metabolic Syndrome

Learn about Equine Metabolic Syndrome. Learn about equine Equine Metabolic Syndrome, the causes, symptomes, treatment and prevention of EMS in horses.

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