Joanne Meszoly

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Coping with Arthritis in Horses
With modern medical treatments and management options, your arthritic horse can remain active longer and enjoy a better quality of life. By Joanne Meszoly for EQUUS magazine.
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Your horse blanketing questions answered
Wondering about fit, materials, construction or other horse blanket features? Here are some commonsense answers to all your blanketing questions.
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Stronger Travel Protections Proposed for Slaughter-Bound Horses
A proposed amendment to a U.S. Department of Agriculture regulation may halt the use of double decker trailers for horses bound for slaughter. By Joanne Meszoly for EQUUS magazine.
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Straight talk about colic in horses
Here's how to reduce your horse's risk of developing serious digestive upset and increase his chances of recovery if he does.
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Track Enforces Antislaughter Policy
A Massachusetts track implements a rule prohibiting the practice of sending former racehorses to slaughter. By Joanne Meszoly for EQUUS magazine.
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The Basics of Botulism in Horses
A rare but often deadly form of poisoning, botulism must be identified quickly if a horse is to survive. By Joanne Meszoly for EQUUS magazine.
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Quick fixes for broken tack on the trail
Advice from the experts on the items to carry and how to use them to keep broken tack from ruining your trail rides.
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Never get lost on the trail
Follow these simple steps to get back on track if you lose your bearings on a trail outing.
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Learning About EEE
Researchers investigate how horses are infected with the eastern equine encephalomyelitis (EEE) virus. By Joanne Meszoly for EQUUS magazine.
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A buyers guide to halters
Time for a little consumer consciousness about halters, the most commonplace piece of horse-control equipment.
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Pesticide Contamination Suspected in Deaths of Texas Horses
Contaminated feed is the likely cause for the sudden deaths of several horses in 2006.
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A New Strategy to Control EIA
Experts consider how EIA testing and greater cooperation among states can reduce costs and increase the effectiveness of efforts to protect horses. By Joanne Meszoly for EQUUS magazine.