Heather Smith Thomas

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Seven Habits for Highly Effective Horse Grooming
EQUUS staff surveyed several first-rate groomers, both professional and amateur, and compiled this list...
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Field Guide to Equine Allergies
Learn the 5 most common triggers of allergic reactions in horses so you'll be better able to counter...
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Ten Ways to Optimize Your Horse's Digestive System
Follow these guidelines when feeding horses to reduce the risk of colic, ulcers and other ills.
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What to do about enteroliths
You might need two hands to hold a large enterolith, a rocklike mass that can weigh 25 pounds or more...
Green grass is a good source of Vitamin E for horses.
Why your horse needs vitamin E
An equine diet based solely on hay may be lacking in this essential nutrient.
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6 Things you may not have known about pigeon fever
Once found mainly in California, this bacterial infection has now been documented in 25 states across...
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5 facts about dogs and deworming
Routine fecal examinations and regular heartworm preventatives are the primary steps of controlling internal...
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Calming without medication
Here are 10 ways to reduce a horse’s anxiety without resorting to sedatives or tranquilizers.
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Health check for young horses
In the first five years of life, young horses are prone to a particular set of physical problems. Here’s...
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A Field Guide To Equine Allergies
Learn the 5 most common triggers of allergic reactions in horses so you’ll be better able to counter...
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A Buyer's Guide To Trail Saddles
Whether you prefer English, Western, Australian or endurance styles, you’ll find an array of saddles...
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Decode your horse's bloodwork
Blood analysis can yield vital information about a horse’s health. Here’s a look at what tests can–and...
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Life after Equine Laminitis
When laminitis leads to permanent changes in a horse's hoof, veterinarians and farriers team up to preserve...
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Harnessing the Power of DMSO
Is DMSO a miracle drug or dangerous toxin? Here's everything you need to know about using the power of...
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Preventing heat stress in horses
On summer days, it can be difficult to distinguish normal fatigue and sweatiness from dangerous heat...
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