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document.write('<li class="rss_item"><a class="rss_item" href="http://dailyequine.blogspot.com/2009/06/walking-line-importance-of-fence.html"  target="_self">Walking the Line: The Importance of Fence Selection for Horse Safety</a>');
document.write('<br />By: Darlene M. Cox (darlc5@aol.com)Many horse owners will agree that nothing sends one’s heart into your throat quicker than learning your horses have breeched the pasture or paddock fencing and are wandering, unprotected, along a busy road front or are running loose in the community. The safety of your horses is only as certain as the ability of your fencing to keep them safely confined within ');
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document.write('<li class="rss_item"><a class="rss_item" href="http://dailyequine.blogspot.com/2009/06/new-to-neighborhood-safely-introducing.html"  target="_self">New to the “Neigh”borhood: Safely introducing a new horse to an established herd</a>');
document.write('<br />By: Darlene M. Cox (darlc5@aol.com)Those of us who have been around horses for a number of years can attest to the trials and tribulations of introducing a new horse to an established equine community. I can attest I have held my breath many times watching a newly introduced horse fend for itself as it is loosed into the pasture and domain of a resident herd. Some horses have gotten off lucky by ');
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document.write('<li class="rss_item"><a class="rss_item" href="http://dailyequine.blogspot.com/2009/06/take-two-aspirin-and-call-me-in-morning.html"  target="_self">Take Two Aspirin and Call me in the Morning: How to Administer Medications to your Horse</a>');
document.write('<br />By: Darlene M. Cox (darlc5@aol.com)Many who have had a sick or injured horse know that the fun really begins after the vet leaves, because then it is up to you to administer the prescribed medications to your horse. Giving the meds looked quite easy when the vet did it, you muse to yourself, surely I can do it without all those years of extra training. What may seem a daunting task can be ');
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document.write('<li class="rss_item"><a class="rss_item" href="http://dailyequine.blogspot.com/2009/06/manners-on-trail-trail-riding-etiquette.html"  target="_self">Manners on the Trail: Trail Riding Etiquette</a>');
document.write('<br />By: Darlene M. Cox, darlc5@aol.comThere are myriad ways to enjoy the great outdoors. Along with horse trail riders, hikers, bikers, joggers, 4-wheeler enthusiasts, packers (mules/llama), etc. can all be encountered along the vast trail systems that we frequent. Unlike driving a car, there are no official rules or laws in place for traversing our trails; however, we do have an “etiquette” system ');
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document.write('<li class="rss_item"><a class="rss_item" href="http://dailyequine.blogspot.com/2008/09/leading-horse-to-water-prevention-of.html"  target="_self">Leading a Horse To Water: Prevention of Dehydration while Trail Riding</a>');
document.write('<br />By Darlene CoxOne of the most important requirements of your horse during trail riding is keeping him hydrated. Dehydration may lead to your horse to a bout of colic, tying-up (azoturia), or heat stroke. Dehydration severities can range from mild to life threatening, or even death. Maintaining the proper balance of water and electrolytes for your horse is imperative to his health and your peace ');
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document.write('<li class="rss_item"><a class="rss_item" href="http://dailyequine.blogspot.com/2008/09/shave-and-haircut-teaching-your-horse.html"  target="_self">Shave and A Haircut: Teaching Your Horse to Stand for Clipping</a>');
document.write('<br />By Darlene M. Cox---darlc5@aol.comIf you have been around horses for any length of time, you have probably encountered a horse that will not tolerate being clipped. Perhaps the horse believes those noisy, tingly clippers to be a horse-eating monster or perhaps the world\'s largest horsefly. Regardless, he\'s going to have none of it! Further attempts of clipping a horse that is fearful can be ');
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document.write('<li class="rss_item"><a class="rss_item" href="http://dailyequine.blogspot.com/2008/09/teaching-your-horse-to-stand-tied.html"  target="_self">Teaching Your Horse to Stand Tied</a>');
document.write('<br />By Darlene M. Cox---darlc5@aol.com One of the most fundamental parts of training your horse is teaching him to stand tied. Regardless of the discipline in which you use your horse (showing, eventing, trail riding, etc.), standing quietly while tied is universal. I am sure many have heard the adage, \"You must walk before you run\". Well, in the horse world, your horse must learn to stand before he ');
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document.write('<li class="rss_item"><a class="rss_item" href="http://dailyequine.blogspot.com/2008/07/tying-up-how-to-identify-manage-and.html"  target="_self">Tying-Up: How to Identify, Manage, and Prevent this Condition in your Horse</a>');
document.write('<br />By: Darlene M. Cox darlc5@aol.com          Now that warm weather has returned, we are all chomping at the bit to get our horses back into shape and ready to take on the many trail rides of the season. In our eagerness to return to the trails, we may skip a step or two in the conditioning process for our horses or perhaps speed up the process, working them a little longer and harder than what may ');
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document.write('<li class="rss_item"><a class="rss_item" href="http://dailyequine.blogspot.com/2008/07/open-wide-and-say-ahhhhh-guide-to.html"  target="_self">Open Wide and Say, \"Ahhhhh\" : A Guide To Equine Dental Health Care</a>');
document.write('<br />By: Darlene M. Cox darlc5@aol.com       The one aspect of horse health care that is most widely overlooked by horsemen is dental health care. Some horse owners may have owned horses for many years and never once thought about having their horses\' teeth examined. If you wait until there are obvious signs that a dental problem may exist, your horse has already had to endure a long period of pain. ');
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document.write('<li class="rss_item"><a class="rss_item" href="http://dailyequine.blogspot.com/2008/07/bridling-how-to-achieve-this-simple.html"  target="_self">Bridling: How to Achieve this Simple Task</a>');
document.write('<br />By: Darlene M. Cox darlc5@aol.com      Throughout my many years of being in and among various horsemen, I have noticed how some riders will make the simple task of bridling into a complex and, often times, aggravating experience for both horse and rider, with the end result being a hanked-off rider and a horse with banged-up teeth after having a bit forced into his mouth.  Each time I\'ve seen ');
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document.write('<li class="rss_item"><a class="rss_item" href="http://dailyequine.blogspot.com/2008/03/horse-health-its-no-choking-matter.html"  target="_self">Horse Health - It\'s no \"Choking\" Matter</a>');
document.write('<br />Choke in Horses: Emergency Handling and Prevention By: Darlene M. Cox darlc5@aol.com    Choke is, as its name implies, a condition that occurs when the esophagus of a horse becomes blocked by a substance (normally poorly-chewed and hastily swallowed grain or hay, but can also include pieces of wood/bark, or other debris the horse may get in its mouth) and renders the horse unable to swallow and ');
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document.write('<li class="rss_item"><a class="rss_item" href="http://dailyequine.blogspot.com/2008/02/every-time-every-ride-helmets-save.html"  target="_self">Every Time, Every Ride, Helmets Save Lives</a>');
document.write('<br />By: Darlene M. Cox darlc5@aol.com          Whenever we saddle up and head out on the trails for a nice relaxing ride, the furthest thing from our mind is that we may end up having to spend time in a hospital emergency room due to a fall from our horse; however, those of us who are seasoned riders know that it is not a matter of \"if\" I fall from the saddle, but \"when\". We are subject to possible ');
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document.write('<li class="rss_item"><a class="rss_item" href="http://dailyequine.blogspot.com/2008/01/recognizing-signs-of-laminitis.html"  target="_self">Recognizing the Signs of Laminitis</a>');
document.write('<br />By: Darlene M. Cox darlc5@aol.com    Laminitis is most likely the disease for which veterinarian treatment is most often sought by horse owners of every ilk and discipline. While laminitis is a very painful disease that affects a horse\'s feet, the exact cause for it may lie in another part of the horse\'s body or it can be a result of stress. Laminitis is believed by some to only affect the front ');
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document.write('<li class="rss_item"><a class="rss_item" href="http://dailyequine.blogspot.com/2007/12/horsesaddleshopcom-staff-reveal-their.html"  target="_self">The HorseSaddleShop.com Staff Reveal their Top Christmas Gifts for Horse Lovers</a>');
document.write('<br />If you don’t own a horse, you might sympathize with  Mark Twain when he said, “I can always tell which is the front end of a horse, but beyond that, my art is not above the ordinary.”  Many people are purchasing a gift for a horse lover this Christmas season.  Yet it’s difficult to buy for these recipients without a western enthusiast’s heart.  That’s why HorseSaddleShop.com has put together a ');
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document.write('<li class="rss_item"><a class="rss_item" href="http://dailyequine.blogspot.com/2007/10/before-snow-falls-getting-your-barn.html"  target="_self">Before the Snow Falls: Getting Your Barn Ready for the Winter</a>');
document.write('<br />By: Darlene M. Cox darlc5@aol.com       While it may be hard to fathom during late summer or early fall that snow will be blowing; winter will be here before you know it. Now is the time to prepare your barn for the winter months. Anticipation for the cold season ahead and advanced preparation for such will make the transition into the winter season much easier and safer for you and your horses. ');
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document.write('<li class="rss_item"><a class="rss_item" href="http://dailyequine.blogspot.com/2007/10/assurance-of-insurance-should-you-carry.html"  target="_self">The Assurance of Insurance: Should you Carry Insurance on your Horse?</a>');
document.write('<br />By Darlene M. CoxRecreational riding and horse  ownership has seen exponential growth over the past few years. Young and  old alike enjoy horseback riding and are always looking forward to the next  opportunity to throw a leg over the saddle and enjoy the special connection that  exists between rider and horse.  Your horse, although a cohort  and compatriot to countless hours of enjoyment, is a ');
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document.write('<li class="rss_item"><a class="rss_item" href="http://dailyequine.blogspot.com/2007/07/choosing-boarding-facility.html"  target="_self">Choosing a Boarding Facility</a>');
document.write('<br />By: Darlene M. Coxdarlc5@aol.comWhile the perfect horse ownership scenario would have your horse happily ensconced in his pasture or barn right outside your backdoor, many horse owners do not own a farm or other sufficient land and find it necessary to locate a boarding facility to house their horse. But how do you go about selecting a boarding facility and how do you know if it is the right one?');
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document.write('<li class="rss_item"><a class="rss_item" href="http://dailyequine.blogspot.com/2007/07/old-gray-mare-she-aint-what-she-used-to.html"  target="_self">The Old Gray Mare, She Ain\'t What She Used to Be - She\'s Much Better: Caring for the Geriatric Horse</a>');
document.write('<br />By: Darlene M. Coxdarlc5@aol.comAlong with today\'s increase in recreational horse ownership also comes an increase in the number of geriatric-aged horses who now easily live well into their 30\'s. This increase in aged equine longevity can be attributed to the better knowledge of horse health management that responsible horse owners have obtained and applied through their many years of horse ');
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document.write('<li class="rss_item"><a class="rss_item" href="http://dailyequine.blogspot.com/2007/07/effective-pasture-management-for-small.html"  target="_self">Effective Pasture Management for Small Acreage Farms</a>');
document.write('<br />By Darlene M. CoxLiving close to and working in the Horse Capital of       the World (Lexington, Kentucky) provides me many opportunities to drive       through \'horse country\' and enjoy the beautiful picturesque views of       horses grazing on rolling carpets of thick, lush, green grass from       virtually weed-free pastures. These beautifully maintained pastures are in       stark contrast to');
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document.write('<li class="rss_item"><a class="rss_item" href="http://dailyequine.blogspot.com/2007/07/foal-watch-signs-of-foaling.html"  target="_self">Foal Watch: The Signs of Foaling</a>');
document.write('<br />By Darlene M. CoxMany of us who have owned broodmares can attest that       there are certain signs that indicate foaling time is near. These signs       most generally will fit into a time frame ranging from weeks, days, and       hours to foaling.                      It is best to start out with a general knowledge of       when a mare was bred. Foaling is most likely to occur when a pregnancy');
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