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Sheath Cleaning

by Robert M. Miller, DVM

Posted 4 days ago

Dr. Robert Miller's Articles

A task which should be regularly performed upon geldings (twice a year or more), but which many horse owners refer to their veterinarian to do, or simply ignore until the situation becomes critical, is cleaning of the prepuce (the sheath of the penis...
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Wonderful Books by Vets

by Robert M. Miller, DVM

Posted 1 month ago

Dr. Robert Miller's Articles

In 1947 I was a freshman student at the University of Arizona, majoring in Animal Husbandry under the G.I. Bill. One of our required courses was Introductory Veterinary Science, taught by Dr. William Pistor. During the second week of the course Dr...
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How I Met Debby

by Robert M. Miller, DVM

Posted 2 months ago

Dr. Robert Miller's Articles

I was twenty-nine years of age and a senior at Colorado A&M School of Veterinary Medicine. A classmate, student Resnick and I were surveying the minority of female students in the school cafeteria. There were not too many bachelors in our post-war...
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Pumpkin EVERYTHING in Moderation Please!

by HorseGirl eNews

Posted 2 months ago

HorseGirl Blog

It’s that pumpkin EVERYTHING time of year. Pumpkin is yummy. Pumpkins are fun to carve. Some folks still enjoy Pumpkin Spiced Lattes even or what about Pumpkin Spiced Donuts!? Yum. Anyway, you get the idea. There’s a lot of orange flying around...
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TREAT yourself, your horse, and ranch with these TRICKS to Get Rid of Scary Odors

by HorseGirl eNews

Posted 2 months ago

HorseGirl Blog

Bye Bye Odor is easy to use with a multitude of applications! 1. Start in your stalls! Muck out each stall, sweep where the urine spot was then spritz some Bye Bye Odor on that spot. You’ll be amazed at how much better your stable...
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A Rare Horseman

by Robert M. Miller, DVM

Posted 3 months 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

by Robert M. Miller, DVM

Posted 4 months 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

by Robert M. Miller, DVM

Posted 5 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

by HorseGirl eNews

Posted 5 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!

by HorseGirl eNews

Posted 5 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

by Robert M. Miller, DVM

Posted 6 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

by HorseGirl eNews

Posted 6 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?

by HorseGirl eNews

Posted 6 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

by Robert M. Miller, DVM

Posted 7 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

by HorseGirl eNews

Posted 7 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

by Robert M. Miller, DVM

Posted 8 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

by Robert M. Miller, DVM

Posted 9 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

by HorseGirl eNews

Posted 9 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

by Robert M. Miller, DVM

Posted 10 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

by Robert M. Miller, DVM

Posted 11 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!

by HorseGirl eNews

Posted 11 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

by HorseGirl eNews

Posted 11 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

by HorseGirl eNews

Posted 11 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)

by Robert M. Miller, DVM

Posted over 1 year 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

by HorseGirl eNews

Posted over 1 year 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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New 24-Hour Internet Ranch Radio Station

Horses Do Not Fear Predators

How To Get Control Of Your Deer Flies

Just What are Equine Shivers and How Are they Treated?

Water: Why Hydration In Horses Is So Very Critical.

Sheath Cleaning

Wonderful Books by Vets

How I Met Debby

Pumpkin EVERYTHING in Moderation Please!

TREAT yourself, your horse, and ranch with these TRICKS to Get Rid of Scary Odors

A Rare Horseman

The Threat of Antibiotics

Non-Verbal Communication

Identify The Fly

Stabled And Outdoors Summer Horse Tip!

Quarter Horse Head Set

Thank You For Your Service

Eggspecting Your First Flock To Begin Laying?

Headshaking Syndrome

Treat Your Horse Show Mom On Mother's Day

Equine Parasites

Faception

Southern Florida Equestrian Destination Competitions

Sprays as Part of Imprint Training

The Intelligent and Able Donkey

Put Your Boots On Horse Girls!.. There's Glass Everywhere!

Team Spalding Bucket Wishlist - Dawn's Brumby Safari

Inspiring Horse Books for Your Holiday Reading List

The Most Important Thing to Understand About Animals (Including Our Own Species)

Thanksgiving 2020 Simple Yet Gourmet Leftover Ideas