Posted on June 7, 2014 - 03:33 PM
by Devon Camilleri
Rawhide is the untreated hide of an animal that remains in its natural state. Rawhide is frequently and erroneously called “leather.” Leather is different than rawhide. Leather is the hide of an animal that been altered by a special &ldquo...
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Posted on May 6, 2014 - 04:29 PM
by Devon Camilleri
Pinworms: Pinworm eggs are picked up by horses from contaminated feed, water, or bedding. These worms are irritating, causing the horse to rub its tail, resulting in hair loss and sometimes injury to the tail and rump. Ascarids (large Roundworms): The a...
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Posted on April 29, 2014 - 12:23 PM
by Devon Camilleri
Factors affecting a horse's worm load Unfortunately, there is no "one size fits all" deworming program. Every horse's situation is different, even for those within the same barn or the same pasture. An effective deworming program needs t...
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Posted on April 22, 2014 - 10:41 AM
by Devon Camilleri
If you’re in the process of shopping for a mortgage or considering refinancing, you’ve probably run across the term annual percentage rate (APR) more times than you can count. But what exactly is an annual percentage rate, and how can it help ...
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Posted on April 8, 2014 - 09:46 AM
by Devon Camilleri
Snakes aren't going to go out of their way to find you or your horse. The only problem you have with them is when you take them by surprise and when you feel threatened by either you or your horse. If you leave them alone, you'll be fine. Having s...
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Posted on April 1, 2014 - 03:25 PM
by Devon Camilleri
A snakebite--particularly on the nose--can be a life threatening event for your horse. Here's what to do. What You See Your horse's muzzle is severely swollen. A thin trickle of blood runs from each nostril. You can see two small holes or bloody...
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Posted on March 25, 2014 - 11:13 AM
by Devon Camilleri
The horseshoe, a four-leaf clover and a rabbit's foot. They all signify good luck. But various cultures have different beliefs about what makes them lucky. Is a horseshoe nailed in a doorway with its prongs upward lucky? Or with its prongs downward lu...
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Posted on March 4, 2014 - 12:56 PM
by Devon Camilleri
The chilly months from late fall to early spring are generally a time of slowed activity for horse and rider, but attentiveness to horse health and management is just as crucial during the cold season. As an equine veterinarian, I'm often asked about ...
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Posted on February 18, 2014 - 11:12 AM
by Devon Camilleri
Real Living Lifestyles has opened their new real estate office in Fallbrook. “Fallbrook’s grand opening was a hugely successful celebration,” said Linda Scarberry, Branch Manager of Real Living Lifestyles in Fallbrook. With representativ...
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Posted on February 11, 2014 - 03:41 PM
by Devon Camilleri
For homeowners who want to reduce their environmental footprint, here are a few tips to increase home value and save money at the same time: 1. Seal gaps around doors and windows with caulking and weather-stripping to save energy. 2. Make sure the attic ...
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