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The horse (Equus caballus sometimes seen as a subspecies of the Wild Horse, Equus ferus caballus) is a large odd-toed ungulate mammal, one of ten modern species of the genus Equus. Horses have long been one of the most economically important domesticated animals, and have played an important role in the transport of people and cargo for thousands of years. While isolated domestication may have occurred as early as 10,000 years ago, clear evidence of widespread horse use by humans dates to around 2000 BC. Since they were domesticated, selective breeding has resulted in many breeds. Some have been bred so that they can be ridden, usually with a saddle, while other breeds can be harnessed to pull objects like carriages or plows. In some cultures, horses are a source of food, including horse meat and sometimes milk; in other cultures it is taboo to eat them. Today, in wealthy countries, horses are predominantly kept for leisure and sporting pursuits, while they are still used as working horses in many other parts of the world.
Biology of the horse
Depending on breed, management, and environment, the domestic horse today has an average life expectancy of 25 to 30 years.
The mare is pregnant for 11 months and usually gives birth to one foal (male: colt, female: filly). Twins are rare, but do occur on occasion. Horses may sometimes be physically capable of reproduction at approximately 18 months, particularly colts, but in practice rarely are allowed to breed until the age of 2 or 3 years at the earliest. Fillies are rarely bred until they are at least 3 years old. Horses are not considered completely grown until an average age of 4 years, though age of achieving full growth also varies by breed and by individual genetics. In the strenuous sport of endurance riding, horses are not allowed to compete until they are a full 60 months (5 years) old.
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Equine Hives: Easy Diagnosis, Often an Elusive Cause: As you notice bumps on the skin starting to swell, the sa.. http://bit.ly/4PqdMz
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Equine Hives: Easy Diagnosis, Often an Elusive Cause: As you notice bumps on the skin starting to swell, the sa.. http://bit.ly/4PqdMz
APNM's Equine Campaign Manager Laura Bonar discusses how more horses are being abandoned here in NM due to the... http://fb.me/3CLhSgQ
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Equine Hives: Easy Diagnosis, Often an Elusive Cause http://bit.ly/6p8i23
off to walk the dog and feed the horse, then going to see another little equine candidate for the girls.
eryder (eryder) Mon, 14 Dec 2009 22:18:09 -0000
off to walk the dog and feed the horse, then going to see another little equine candidate for the girls.
Veterinarians Aeolus Animal Hospital & Equine Ctr - East Dorset, VT - animal hospitals http://bit.ly/4ZurVX #veterinarians
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Two More Carteret County Horses Die From EEE: This now brings to three Eastern Equine Encephalitis deaths in Carter... http://bit.ly/6nITTh
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American Association of Equine Practitioners - The official website of the AAEP, offering information on the organization, calendar of events, horse health links, vet directory, chats and forums with vets, and educational partners. Login required.
Animal Magic Thermographic Diagnostics - Offers thermal imaging service to detect inflammation and injuries in horses and performance animals. United Kingdom.
Care For My Horse - Articles and links about horse care: dealing with injuries, preventive care, equine nutrition, and equipment.
Meta Description: [ care-for-my-horse.com ]
Dalmar Equine Safety Products - Manufacturers of carbon fibre tendon boots. Details of range and ordering information. Ireland.
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Equine Centre, University of Melbourne - Practical horse health information including colic, laminitis, reproduction and breeding, nutrition, and diseases.
Meta Description: [ Horse Health care from the Equine Centre, Werribee ]
Equine Health Articles - Covering veterinary subjects and farriery.
Meta Description: [ Equine health articles written by Dr. Jim Hamilton DMV, Randy Sublett, F. Thomas Breningstall, and Ray K. Miller Jr. ]
Equine Myofunctional Therapists Association - Professional and caring therapies for all muscle related problems of the horse.
Meta Description: [ Equine massage ]
Fair Winds Farm - Offers equine lay-up and horse rehabilitation facilities in San Diego County.
Meta Description: [ San Diego County's premiere equine lay-up and horse rehabilitation facility. ]
Freedom Spot On for horses - Permethrin fly repellent for horses applied every two weeks. How to use and product specifications.
Good Enough Farms - Good Enough Farms is dedicated to providing therapy to horses through a unique combination of traditional and non-traditional methods.
Meta Description: [ Welcome to Goodenough Farms Horse Spa, located in beautiful Ventura County, California, Where Horses Go to Relax. We urge you to register here at our website so we can keep you updated on the many fun, informative and interesting events and clinics we have at the Spa. We also urge you to contact ... ]
High Performance Barefoot Horses - Introduction and information on natural hoofcare. Learn how to have a lifetime of soundness by barefooting your horses. Clinic and seminar schedules.
Meta Description: [ Introduction to the High Performance Barefoot Horse ]
Horse Health Products - Horse Health Manufacturer, product listings and information.
Horse Resource Directory - Locate Products And Services That Will Aid You On Your Facility Or To Sell To
Other Equine Enthusiasts.
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If Your Horse Could Talk - Information about natural horse care through knowledge, with webcasts, articles, info and links. Topics include feeding, environments, natural hoof and dental care, and alternative therapies.
Institute of Barefoot Equine Management - Promoting barefoot horse management. Holistic horse health and management information.
Leverton - Mouth care and skin care, bandaging, hot and cold therapy, dressings and first aid.
Poisonous Plants - Purdue University explains the symptoms and the effects of poisoning by a wide range of plants. A comprehensive database searchable by various criteria, includes pictures of plants, symptoms of poisoning and species affected.
Rivas' Remedies - Marijke van de Water, B.Sc., DHMS treats people and animals for all health conditions. Dealers listed.
Meta Description: [ Riva's Remedies is a professionally formulated product line of Herbal and Homeopathic Medicines for horses. They can be used to address nearly all health conditions including immunity, allergies, injuries, wounds, infections, pain, arthritis, fatigue, anxiety, stress, colic, detoxification, nutri... ]
Sports Horse Medicine - Applying equine sports medicine to enhance performance and prevent injury and disease in horses.
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The Horse Weigh platform - U.K.based manufacturers of horse weigh platform, with digital read out units, suitable for trainers, studs and veterinary practices. Information on the importance of weight, prices, and distribution details.
Meta Description: [ A site dedicated to promoting the horse weigh platform and Limousin cattle ]
The Horseman's Advisor - Helping horse owners answer their equine health and training questions. Information and forums.
Meta Description: [ Articles and discussions on horse and equine health care, disease, breeding, training, written and moderated by an equine veterinarian ]
TheHorse.com - Articles from The Horse Magazine, a monthly publication providing news and information on the equine health, care, welfare, and management.
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Your Horse's Health - An advisory site for the horse owner provided by Bayer and including health care articles, links to national equine vet directory and other horse industries in the US.
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