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Caring for equine companions takes effort and education. With a bit of knowledge, horse lovers can ensure their four-hooved friends stay health and live long, happy lives.

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Learn to evaluate a horse's health at home
May 1, 2023 1:30 a.m.

Learn to evaluate a horse's health at home

Horses are prone to accidents, so it is important for owners to know how to recognize changes in a horse’s health and determine when veterinary care is necessary. Dr. Amanda Trimble, a clinical assistant professor of equine internal medicine at the Texas A&M School of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences, said working with a veterinarian to establish a horse’s “normal” behavior and vitals is the first step in assessing a horse’s health at home...