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http://horses-arizona.com/pages/articles/parasites.html More than 150 types of internal parasites are known to infect horses. From a practical standpoint, the most important ones are strongyles, ascarids, tapeworms and bots. The digestive tract, or stomach and intestines, is the most commonly affected area, although larvae migrate through all … read more

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http://horses-arizona.com/pages/articles/runaway.html Most people think you control a horse by controlling its head. That does not work. You control a horse by controlling its mind. And you control a horse’s mind by controlling your own mind first. Mind control is what the training program we call heeding teaches our riders. They learn to ke… read more

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http://www.allabouthorses.com And that can be deadly when the insects harbour West Nile virus. An article by Jennifer Dick. Long days and warm breezes signal more carefree days ahead, but not for horse owners concerned about West Nile virus (WNV) outbreaks. They’re t… read more

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http://www.allabouthorses.com A possible cure? An article by Nina Arbella. Equine Cushing's disease is caused by a tumor in the pituitary gland, which is responsible for the production and regulation of hormones. Symptoms include a long, shaggy coat that does not sh… read more

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http://www.horsekeeping.com An abscess is a localized pocket of pus in a cavity which is comprised of tissue decomposition and debris. It indicates infection and must be drained and treated with antibiotics. A hematoma is a localized collection of clotted blood or serum due to a break in a blood vess… read more