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A Rare Horseman
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Robert M. Miller, DVM
Posted
16 days ago
Dr. Robert Miller's Articles
I never started a colt under saddle until the summer of 1947. I was working for a ranch in Cochise County, Arizona. They had half a dozen colts to “break”, most of them four year olds, so they hired a “colt breaker”, also known...
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The Threat of Antibiotics
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Robert M. Miller, DVM
Posted
1 month ago
Dr. Robert Miller's Articles
In the spring of 1958, one year after I opened my practice in California, one of my new clients, the cow boss on the extensive Crummer Ranch told me that because of the torrential winter rains and the resulting waist high grass growth, that they were...
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Non-Verbal Communication
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Robert M. Miller, DVM
Posted
2 months ago
Dr. Robert Miller's Articles
We are all aware that we communicate with our own species verbally and non-verbally. But when trying to communicate with another species, I have observed, during my veterinary career, that many people simple use language and voice tone to communicate...
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Identify The Fly
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HorseGirl eNews
Posted
3 months ago
HorseGirl Blog
The first step to controlling flies is determining what kind of flies you have. In this image below our awesome entomologist on staff, Jessica, identifies different flies on a horse's shoulder. When in doubt, write in or call us at 800-737-2753 to...
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Stabled And Outdoors Summer Horse Tip!
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HorseGirl eNews
Posted
3 months ago
HorseGirl Blog
SUMMER HORSE TIP ☀️ Stabled or Outdoors? Stabled horses: If your horse is stabled with daily turnout, consider adjusting his turn out time to the coolest part of the day. In many parts of the country where day time temps and humidity spike, horse owners...
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Quarter Horse Head Set
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Robert M. Miller, DVM
Posted
3 months ago
Dr. Robert Miller's Articles
In 1988 I was invited to speak at the American Quarter Horse Annual Congress in Columbus, Ohio. One of the subjects I discussed was the increasing trend in the Pleasure Horse classes for the poll to be carried far below the level of the withers. Somebody...
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Thank You For Your Service
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HorseGirl eNews
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3 months ago
HorseGirl Blog
This weekend is Memorial Weekend advance of Monday's Memorial Day and while many folks view it as the beginning of summer and a terrific reason for a cook out with family and friends (which it is), we would like to thank our Service Members AND their...
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Eggspecting Your First Flock To Begin Laying?
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HorseGirl eNews
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3 months ago
HorseGirl Blog
Backyard and hobby chicken-ing is ever increasing. Is this season your first flock? When Should You Start Eggs-Pecting? For those of you first time chick parents, the waiting can seems like forever to when they will start laying. Have patience... they...
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Headshaking Syndrome
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Robert M. Miller, DVM
Posted
4 months ago
Dr. Robert Miller's Articles
Several times, during my long career as a veterinarian, I have had clients call me because, they said, their horse was over-reacting to stable flies by violently shaking their heads. I remember asking why other horses in the stable were not displaying...
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Treat Your Horse Show Mom On Mother's Day
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HorseGirl eNews
Posted
4 months ago
HorseGirl Blog
How to bake super horse show muffins… Blueberry, Coconut & Macadamia Muffins First… Preheat oven to 400°F. Ingredients 1/4 cup unsweetened coconut 2 tablespoons plus 3/4 cup all-purpose flour , divided 2 tablespoons...
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Equine Parasites
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Robert M. Miller, DVM
Posted
5 months ago
Dr. Robert Miller's Articles
Wild equines such as zebra, American mustangs, Mongolian Wild Horses, wild donkeys or Burros, etc., live in grasslands, also known as prairies, steppes, etc. They spend much of every day grazing the plant life, which is green part of the year, and dry...
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Faception
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Robert M. Miller, DVM
Posted
6 months ago
Dr. Robert Miller's Articles
An Israeli organization is offering a technology called Faception, which identifies human behavior based on facial features. Reported in The Week magazine, June 17, 2016, the company is already working with a U.S. Homeland security agency. Eighty percent...
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Southern Florida Equestrian Destination Competitions
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HorseGirl eNews
Posted
7 months ago
HorseGirl Blog
Many equestrians consider the Southern Florida winter scene the center of the sport horse universe. It's definitely a special winter destination for many top, international riders. Even a global pandemic couldn't stop the 2021 Ocala and Wellington...
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Sprays as Part of Imprint Training
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Robert M. Miller, DVM
Posted
7 months ago
Dr. Robert Miller's Articles
When I developed Imprint Training of the newborn foal in 1959, because I was a veterinarian I included desensitization of all body openings (eyes, ears, nostrils, mouth, anus, vagina in the female, etc.) because I know from experience that many mature...
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The Intelligent and Able Donkey
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Robert M. Miller, DVM
Posted
8 months ago
Dr. Robert Miller's Articles
I recently saw a video of a group of donkeys grieving over the death of a herd member. It was so touching to hear the group braying, inspecting the body and very visibly displaying their concern and grief. The intelligence and awareness of this long...
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Put Your Boots On Horse Girls!.. There's Glass Everywhere!
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HorseGirl eNews
Posted
8 months ago
HorseGirl Blog
It's been a long and winding road for ladies of rodeo but this year a group of talented breakaway ropers shattered glass ceilings left and right! We are proud to be associated with some of the leading ladies of women in rodeo like Lari Dee Guy, Hope...
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Team Spalding Bucket Wishlist - Dawn's Brumby Safari
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HorseGirl eNews
Posted
8 months ago
HorseGirl Blog
We all have our bucket wishlists. This is the time of the year when sharing those dreams are extra fun. It was a joy to discover Team Spalding's own, Dawn Allen, has a dream trip wish that would excite even a young Jim Craig (SEE The Man from Snowy...
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Inspiring Horse Books for Your Holiday Reading List
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HorseGirl eNews
Posted
8 months ago
HorseGirl Blog
The challenges this year are like none we’ve seen in modern times. As 2020 winds down, I hope you’re all filled with hope and optimism for this coming new year. These three books, I’ve found not only inspiring but encouraging that facing...
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The Most Important Thing to Understand About Animals (Including Our Own Species)
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Robert M. Miller, DVM
Posted
9 months ago
Dr. Robert Miller's Articles
Thank you Charles Darwin for helping us to understand Evolution. Without our respect and our acknowledgement for the evolutionary process, we could not comprehend the qualities each species has required to cope with its ever-changing environment. If any...
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Thanksgiving 2020 Simple Yet Gourmet Leftover Ideas
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HorseGirl eNews
Posted
10 months ago
HorseGirl Blog
Galettes are in the zeitgeist. These rustic pies are unstructured, forgiving, and are the pastry we all need for 2020! If you’re making pies for your Thanksgiving dinner simply make (or buy) an extra crust. To bake your savory Thanksgiving Leftover...
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That Pumpkin EVERYTHING Time of Year!
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HorseGirl eNews
Posted
10 months ago
HorseGirl Blog
Fall hits and so does pumpkin spiced this and pumpkin filled that. Our trusty steeds shouldn't miss out on this pumpkin crazed time of year so here's a simple recipe, whether you're a seasoned baker or not, to prepare a tasty treat for your...
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The Modern Horse
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Robert M. Miller, DVM
Posted
10 months ago
Dr. Robert Miller's Articles
The modern horse, and its evolutionary cousins, originated in North America as Eohippus, a multi-toed mammal about the size of a lamb. Domestication occurred in several parts of the world and, once domesticated, the equine species had a profound effect...
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Cowboy Dressage
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Robert M. Miller, DVM
Posted
11 months ago
Dr. Robert Miller's Articles
I wrote this on the last day of the Cowboy Dressage World Finals Show, at the Rancho Murieta Equestrian Center, an immense facility out in the middle of nowhere (sprawling, rolling grasslands). I love this event for several reasons. It is a competitive...
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Five Tips To Get Your Horses Ready For Winter
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HorseGirl eNews
Posted
11 months ago
HorseGirl Blog
We blinked and summer happened. Right!? Well, hello fall! Here are 5 tips to help you get your horses ready for the winter months ahead. Burrrr! Clean your tack! It's been a long, hot summer! Give your saddle, bridle, and other leather tack...
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Fall Veterinary Horse Check List With Equine Veterinarian Dr. Jenni Grimmett
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HorseGirl eNews
Posted
11 months ago
HorseGirl Blog
It's officially fall! Time to start getting ready for winter! In this episode, Jenni Grimmett DVM explains her practice's winter healthy horse check list to get your horse ready to go into the colder months. Watch Fall Veterinary Horse Check List...
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