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Monumental Yet Accessible
Deb Bennett, PhD, has been a columnist and consulting editor at EQUUS for more than three decades. During that time, she has helped thousands of readers better understand their horses from the skeleton out—what makes them work and how humans can best
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Hands On Tip
To ensure my horse doesn’t get chilled or overheated, I’ve installed an indoor/outdoor wireless thermometer in my trailer. The outdoor portion is in the back with the horses and the indoor display is in the cab with me. This way I can ensure that my
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Why Do Arthritic Horses Have More Trouble During The Winter?
Q: I have an 18-year-old Quarter Horse with mild arthritis in his hocks. Through most of the year he does well on just a joint supplement, but during colder weather he gets very “creaky” and seems uncomfortable. It takes him a long time to warm up wh

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