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2008-07-14 Gelding a colt: I have seen it. It is not too uncommon. The colt is actually bothered by the healing. The vet is right to leave it open. The only thing you left out is that you should walk him and exercise him for at...
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2008-06-14 Horse udder problems???: Could be an infection. Could be a hormonal issue. You need to call your vet and ask for a pre-foaling checkup. She is close to foaling. Some horses, like one of mine, does just the opposite of what others...
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2008-03-30 First foal: I am not sure there is an age too old if the mare is healthy. 9 or 10 is a great age because the mares are usually calmed down and less feisty. I would not go past 12 or 13 I think For the best qualified...
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2008-03-14 11 yr old Arab mare: Some horses have not been well trained and worked with enough for them to be comfortable with them. You need to spend a lot of time with her and start working with her feet. At 11 yrs old, she may never...
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2008-03-12 Is my horse to old to have a foal: It is possible to have another baby at 23. I would make sure that if you decide to breed her at this age, a vet be called in to discuss the soundness of the mare and the effects on her life expectancy...
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