There is much to consider when taking on the care and training of an equine. Contrary to what some believe, there is more to do than simply provide grass to eat and a fence around them. They need regular maintenance such as trimming and shoeing, dental, vaccinations, etc. They should be contained with proper fencing and provided with adequate shelter as well as plenty of community time, with you and/or with other animals, in order to stay healthy and happy. Routine care is yet another integral part of their training. When these things are repeated year after year, the equine is given something he can count on—something he knows will make him feel good. When he can count on his experience to be pleasant and pleasurable, he will be a better and more cooperative equine companion.

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Correction (8/14/03)
Courageous Foal Training (3/27/03)
Donkey Scared of Fly Spray (12/16/03)
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Farrier Is Hard To Find! (07/25/07)
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Fly Masks (07/25/07)
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Founder Signs (10/23/02)
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Herdbound or Anxious? (6/11/04)
Hoof Care (8/27/03)
Hooves (1/20/02)
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Monthly Shoeing? (9/15/02)
Mule Attacking Horses (12/10/02)
Mule Falls Over On Farrier (1/28/04)
Mules Biting Tails Of Herd (2/14/04)
Old Mule Care Questions (9/1/05)
Sedate Panicy Hinny? (12/29/02)
Seperate Foal From Dam For Show? (1/28/03)
Sharing Information = IMPORTANT! (9/15/03)
Tendon Issues (2/17/03)
To Geld or Not to Geld? (9/6/05)
What To Use On Cuts/Etc. (07/25/07)
When To Geld? (3/27/04)
Winter Hair & Pear-Shaped Body (07/25/07)
Worming (6/30/02)
Wounded Knee (4/4/02)