Hidden Dangers Common in Every Barn

Anything that can go wrong will go wrong with horses. Here are tips for protecting your horse from the hidden dangers lurking in your barn.

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It’s easy to overlook the hidden hazards on our properties because we “see” them all the time and often disregard their presence. However, the inquisitive nature of horses can turn these unrecognized dangers into serious injuries. It is truly amazing how many ways a horse can hurt itself. In this volume of Stable Management Extra, Nancy S. Loving, DVM, draws on her decades of experience in equine practice to share the most notorious hidden barn dangers—and how to prevent your horse from getting injured.

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Nancy Loving, DVM

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