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Getting into a lather
Q: When hacking out my mare, she gets very sweaty. If I clip her, I'd have to stable and as she has asthma I don't want her exposed to indoor dust. How can I manage her?
Deidre Carson answers:
He's got the shakes
Q: I think my horse is a head-shaker. He shakes his head, dropping it low, then raising it up sharply. What do you think is causing this?
Deidre Carson answers:
Foot fetish
Q: My horse really objects to me picking up his front feet, so I'm wondering if this is caused by something physical. What do you think?
Deidre Carson answers:
Vaccination explained
Q: Please could you tell me which vaccinations should be given to a horse? Also, can you tell me how often are they needed?
Deidre Carson answers:
Help! I'm allergic to my horse
Q: I suffer with allergies if I have more than a passing contact with my horse. My eyes go red and I sneeze a lot. As a train driver, taking medication is a no-no. Are there other options?
Sara Wyche answers:
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He's got the shakes
Q: Please could you tell me what 'shivers' is? A horse at the yard has it, and I don't know much about the condition.
Deidre Carson answers:
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