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Horse Care

Most of us would agree that our horses are more than just animals – they are beloved partners whose comfort and health is important to us. Unfortunately like us, horses will inevitably become injured or ill, and it's at those times we panic most. Well...

...don't panic!

Most horse problems can be identified, hastily cured and better yet prevented with the proper knowledge. This area of the AlphaHorse site is designed to provide you the invaluable knowledge about horse care and horse health that you seek.

General Horse Care

Part of maintaining good horse health comes with regular grooming and horse care that, while simple to provide, does far more good than you might expect! In addition to the health benefits of regular grooming comes the social benefits – the more you socialize and care for your horse, the deeper your bond of trust and respect will become.

	The Basics Of Hoof Care
	Picking Up A Horse's Hoof
	A Look At The Different Horse Wormers
	Preparing A Horse Worming Schedule
	Proper Parasite Prevention Practices
	Grooming For Glamour – The Basics
	Grooming For Glamour – Manes And Tails
	Grooming For Glamour – Clipping
	Grooming For Glamour – Bathing
	Preparing Your Foal For Weaning
	Safely Weaning A Horse
	Abrupt Or Gradual Weaning?
	Trimming Or Shoeing A Mountain Horse
	Horse Mating & Breeding: Preparations
	Horse Mating & Breeding: The Process
	Flies: The Bane of Horses
	How Can I Make My Horse's Mane And Tail Thicker? - Genetics & Brushing
	How Can I Make My Horse's Mane And Tail Thicker? - Common Causes
	How Can I Make My Horse's Mane And Tail Thicker? - Mane & Tail Products
	How Can I Make My Horse's Mane And Tail Thicker? - Supplement & Health

Common Horse Ailments

Sometimes it is more devastating to us than our horse when he becomes wounded or catches an illness or infection. The articles in this section will cover some of the most important horse health issues, including the common causes of ailments (most are entirely preventable!), symptoms to look for and the treatments that will bring your equine partner back to good health.

Bone Remodeling And Bucked Shins
Horse Strangles: Every Owner's Nightmare – Part 1
Horse Strangles: Every Owner's Nightmare – Part 2
The Black-Hearted Monster Called Horse Thrush
The Rotten Truth Behind Rain Rot
Don't Stress Over A Hoof Abscess
Foal Scours: A Normal Rite Of Passage
Addressing Horse Colic
Preventing Horse Colic
The Equine Cushings Cure
ASD & Mountain Horses: The Symptoms
ASD & Mountain Horses: Breeding Concerns
Preventing Horse Sunburns: The Causes
Preventing Equine Sunburns: Preventative Measures
Preventing Horse Sunburns: The Remedies

Horse Vices

It can be very upsetting when our beloved horse picks up a vice such as cribbing. Not only can these vices cause damage to your barn, they can cause irreparable harm to your horse's health depending on the type and degree. The articles in this section will cover some of the more common horse vices, prevention and most importantly potential cures.

A Close Look At Horse Cribbing
Conquering Horse Cribbing
Wood Chewing: The Easily Preventable Vice
Walking And Weaving All Night Long
Creating A Barn Sour Horse
Working With A Barn Sour Horse – Part 1
Working With A Barn Sour Horse – Part 2