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The most popular content on TheHorse.com delivered in a convenient weekly digest. [TheHorse.com]( READER FAVORITES Newsletter September 30, 2022 [View this email in browser]( [Like us on Facebook]( [Follow us on Twitter]( [Follow us on Pinterest]( [Follow us on Instagram]( Article [Equine Kissing Spines Gene Found]( Researchers discovered a connection between Chromosome 25 and the presence of kissing spines in horses. [Read Now]( ADVERTISEMENT Article [Poor Sleep Might Make Horses Grumpy]( Research showed that housing horses on deeper bedding might improve sleep quality and mood. [Read Now]( Free Tool [Mare Gestation Calculator]( Are you wondering when your pregnant mare will foal? Use our Mare Gestation Calculator to estimate her foaling date! [View Now]( ADVERTISEMENT Article [3 Neurologic Equine Diseases to Know]( These difficult-to-diagnose conditions can undermine a horse’s balance and coordination. [Read Now]( Special Feature [Dealing With Equine Colic: Here are 33 Do's and Don’ts]( Do you know what to do—and just as importantly, what not to do—if your horse displays vague, mild, or serious signs of what might be colic? Your answer could save your horse's life. Sponsored by Kentucky Performance Products. [Read Now]( Infographic [How To Read a Feed Tag]( Learn what labels on equine feed products do and don't tell you with this visual guide. Sponsored by Purina. [View Now]( THIS WEEK’S POLL [Cold Weather Blanketing Practices]( Do you plan on blanketing your horse this fall and/or winter? [Yes, my horse will wear a variety of blankets to accommodate weather changes during the cold season.]( [Yes, my horse will wear blankets at night and on particularly cold days or evenings.]( [My horse will wear a blanket if he is shivering or otherwise seems cold.]( [I do not plan on blanketing my horse this fall/winter.]( --------------------------------------------------------------- LAST WEEK’S POLL [Winter Hay Stores]( Have you started stocking your horse hay supply for the winter months? [View Results]( Article [Hurricane Preparation Tips for Horse Owners]( Hurricane season is upon us, so horse owners should ready themselves in advance for evacuation or to weather a storm in place. Here's what to remember. [Read Now]( Article [How Bonded Are You To Your Horse?]( Researchers determined six key factors for evaluating the human-horse bond. [Read Now]( Special Feature [Core Vaccination: Protecting Horses From 5 Deadly Diseases]( Learn about the diseases veterinarians recommend protecting your horse against and how vaccination could save your horse's life. Sponsored by Zoetis. [Read Now]( Video [Checking Your Horse’s Manure for Sand]( Sand accumulation in a horse’s gastric system is cause for concern; this method can help you detect it. [Watch Now]( [Unsubscribe From This Newsletter]( • [Manage All Newsletter Subscriptions]( • [Privacy Policy]( • [Contact Us]( Copyright © 2022 Equine Network LLC. All Rights Reserved. 2365 Harrodsburg Rd #A200 Lexington, KY 40504-3331 Please do not reply to this message. This e-mail box is not monitored, and any e-mails received at this e-mail address will not be read. PARTNERS IN EQUINE HEALTH [AAEP Media Partner]( [AAEVT]( [AAPF]( [EPM Society] [BEVA](