It is a threat to public, equine, and animal health. The most serious risk in humans and horses when infected is fatal encephalitis (inflammation of the brain).

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Marlon was a wonderful farrier. He came every 6 weeks or so to trim the horses’ feet and make special shoes for one of them. A good farrier is critical to a horse’s overall health because foot disorders can disable a horse to the point that he may have to be destroyed. After all, when there is over 1,000 pounds to support, everything has to be in good working order.

You’ve taken lessons, spent hours on a horse, and now you’ve decided it’s time to purchase one of your own. You probably have the ideal horse in mind a dream horse, a perfect horse. Aiming high is fine, but realistically, your best bet is to find the right horse for you based on soundness and disposition. Date Dec 18, 2006, 17:35

The bit is the main tool of communication between the horse and its rider. So it is essential to find the right bit for your horse. You need to take several factors into consideration when you choose a bit, including the material it is made from, the shape of the mouthpieces and their thickness, which determine the severity and the type of action of the bit, but more importantly the sensitivity and the condition of the horses mouth. Your horse will let you know if it is not comfortable with the bit you are using. Date Dec 20, 2006, 17:00