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Scoring Your Horse's Body Condition

December 16, 2022
Equestrians use the Henneke Horse Body Condition Scoring System to determine if their horse is too skinny, overweight, or just right. Without a universal system, it would be difficult for vets, trainers, and riders to agree. Body condition can be interrupted differently, depending on who you ask. Your Horse’s Body Condition Score The scale ranges...

Five Reasons To Blanket Your Horse

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December 10, 2020
Horse blanketing is a hot topic in the winter. It’s widely debated with some insisting it’s unnatural and others refusing to go without them. Much like people, horses are individuals. It’s important you look at their unique needs before you jump on one side or the other. If you aren’t sure whether your horse is...

Why Is Your Horse Underweight?

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November 4, 2019
An underweight horse isn’t something to take lightly. It’s important to get down to the bottom of why they keep dropping pounds. If you’re looking for some common causes of weight loss, then keep reading! These six things can cause a horse to become skinny in no time. Top Causes of an Underweight Horse Dental...

4 Simple Steps To Help Your Horse Gain Weight

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October 19, 2017
A skinny horse can mean trouble. It’s important to be proactive and get your horse on the road to recovery immediately. Here’s some simple steps to follow: 1) Evaluate your horse’s body condition with the help of an experienced horse owner. It is also a good idea to get the vet involved. Check along his...

Fall Feeding Tips To Keep Your Horse Healthy

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September 22, 2017
Lush summer pastures quickly turn to dried fields and scattered leaves with the changing of the season. Prepping your horse for fall is not something to take lightly. Like any change, these situations should be well planned to ensure your horse stays healthy and fit. Put your best foot forward by taking a few minutes...

5 Skinny Jean Styles Every Woman Should Have in Her Closet

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August 22, 2017
Skinny jeans aren’t going anywhere anytime soon. The style has been popular for awhile now and with improvements in fabric, comfort, and hundreds of styles on the market they are as wearable as ever. Our favorite thing about skinnies? You can show off your favorite pair of boots while keeping your jeans out of the...

What's Your Horse's Body Score?

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May 2, 2017
No matter what breed, sex, or even age your horse is the Henneke Scoring System can evaluate their body condition. This objective system developed by Don Henneke is widely used in the horse industry. Terms such as skinny or fat can mean a lot of different things depending on who you ask, but this score system...
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