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Angel Acres is the MOST phenomenal resource for a horse rescue that I have ever had the pleasure to deal with. They have a sctrict code of ethics that is lacking in many, many other rescues out there. From the rescue and "save" of each individual animal they rescue, to the training, vetting, rehabbing of each horse right down to the actual adopti… read more

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http://horse911.com/kb/?View=entry&EntryID=693 Would you drink your horse's water? Is it crystal clear and tasty? Or is it filled with algae, debris, and insects? Too often, horses are expected to drink foul, smelly water laden with litter. But fresh, clean water is essential to your horse's health. Thankfully, there are simple ways to he… read more

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http://www.alphahorse.com In the previous installments of this article we covered some of the common causes for horse mane and/or tail loss. While they might seem obvious at first glance, you might be surprised at how many horsemen can overlook the obvious. Sometimes we tend to look so hard for mysterious or compli… read more

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http://www.alphahorse.com In the first part of this article we learned about two primary causes of thin manes and tails among horses: genetics and improper brushing/combing of their manes and tails. We will now continue to look at common causes and popular resolutions. Rub, Rub, Rub Your Tail, Gently Across The Fence… read more

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http://www.alphahorse.com The vision of a majestic horse with a flowing mane and tail is one that can take virtually any horseman's breath away, and as such it should come as no surprise that one of the more frequent horse care questions I receive pertains to exactly this topic. Folks want to know how they can thicken t… read more