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What to Do After You Claim a Racehorse: A 30-Day Management Guide
Experience & Veterinary Disclosure This guide draws on 30+ years of claiming, owning, and managing Thoroughbred racehorses in Louisiana — including horses claimed at Delta Downs, Fair Grounds, and Evangeline Downs. I am not a veterinarian. Post-claim health decisions should always be made in partnership with a licensed equine veterinarian. All protocols reflect current industry …
Foal Care Guide: What to Do in the First Year
Experience & Veterinary Disclosure This guide draws on 30+ years of breeding and raising Thoroughbreds in Louisiana, including managing mares through foaling, raising foals from first breath to yearling, and handling the full spectrum of newborn health emergencies. I am not a veterinarian. Foal care decisions — particularly in the first 24 hours and around …
Horse Vaccination Schedule: Complete Guide for Every Horse Owner
Experience & Veterinary Disclosure This guide draws on 30+ years of managing racehorses and pleasure horses in Louisiana — a state where mosquito-borne diseases like EEE and West Nile are not theoretical risks but annual realities I deal with every spring. I am not a veterinarian. Vaccination schedules should always be finalized with your equine …
How to Get Rid of Horseflies Around Your Barn
Quick Answer: Getting rid of horseflies around your barn requires working on three fronts at once — eliminating breeding habitat (standing water and wet manure), disrupting their ability to find horses (fans, timing turnout, physical barriers), and reducing the population that’s already present (traps and targeted spray). No single method eliminates them. The barns that …
I’m Miles Henry, an avid equestrian with a lifelong dedication to horses. My journey with horses inspired me to create this website, aiming to share valuable insights and celebrate the connection between horses and their owners. Read more about my story.