Horse Hives

I glanced at the pastured horses on my way to the barn. I stopped when I came to Sport. He had hives…small swollen bumps on his neck and chest. They were various sizes, with the largest about the size of a nickel.

He had been fine the night before.

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Ouch!

Every time you turn around your horse has another cut, scrape, bump, lump, slash or puncture.
And you can be sure the new boo boo occurred moments before the show class, the race, the event or the pleasure trail ride.

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Horses And Alfalfa

Is alfalfa best hay for horses?

The word alfalfa comes from the Arabic word “alfasfasha”. Loosely translated it means “the best fodder”.
But, is it?

Alfalfa is high in protein. Crude protein of alfalfa harvested during the bud stage can be as high as 19.0 – 20.0 percent.

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Special Meal Treats

We celebrate just about every holiday with a special meal. Why shouldn’t our horses? They should and can! Special meal treats are good for horses, nutritionally and psychologically. (Note of caution: just like treats for us, treats for horses shouldn’t be overdone. Too much of a good thing can result in a tummy ache.)

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