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Equus Caballus, the magazine of the domestic horse, has been dedicated to the proper care and feeding of horses, ponies, donkeys and mules for over seven years. This site is a compilation of over 400 archived articles and new features about nutrition, health and equine management.
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In This Issue:
To the Hounds: The foxhounds were exhausted. After a 5-mile dash through the covert, jumping logs, careening around trees and brush, wading through puddles and dodging holes, the muddy, panting hounds walked softly around their huntsman as they cooled off. The scent – which was that of a coyote – had been strong. The chase had been fast. Read More.
More Recognition for Jamaica: Jamaica, the 2008 USEF Horse of the Year and the most valuable player on Chester Weber’s Four-In-Hand
Combined Driving team, is being featured in a new book called "For The Love Of The Horse, Voume III." Written by Ann Jamieson, the book
features a chapter on Jamaica’s rags to riches story that captivated
the equestrian nation when Jamaica was nominated for his Horse of the
Year title. Jamaica and Team Weber are sponsored by Seminole Stores. Read More.
Time to Make a Plan? Will this be the year that you ride where the sun hits the sand and your face is cooled by sea breezes? Will you be there as a couple on a moonlit ride, or trotting in the surf with best friends? The Southeast has some of the most spectacular stretches of sandy beach anywhere - just waiting for you to explore. If you haven't figured out where to go yet, we've collected some suggestions from people who are eager to share their know-how. Read More.
The Importance of Electrolytes. The term "Electrolytes" brings a variety of responses from horse owners. What are they? What do they do for my horse? How do I provide them? How much does my horse need? Let's examine these questions and try to reach an understanding of the importance of these nutrients. Read More.
Trail riding can be the most fun you will ever have on horseback, and planning a ride is just half of the fun. Seeing bald eagles, red-tailed hawks, rattlesnakes (at a healthy distance, of course), jackrabbits, thousands of rats with furry tails (otherwise known as squirrels), gopher tortoises, wild turkeys, deer, big black bears, raccoons, you get the picture! Seeing these creatures from the back of your horse really puts nature into a great perspective. And when you have wide open areas to ride, it makes the adventure even better. Read More.
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