INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Before you begin fattening up your horse, make sure there are no other health problems that could be causing weight loss. You'll need to take your horse to the veterinarian to ensure your horse is healthy. If your horse has a medical condition, the veterinarian will be able to prescribe the correct treatment, which will most likely help your horse regain any lost weight. The two major causes of weight loss in horses are internal parasites (worms) and poor dental conditions. You may notice that your horse is shy when you try to put the bit in his mouth. Or, it might be a messy eater, dropping partially chewed lumps of food on the ground and in its water bowl (a process known as "quidding"). Your horse may do these because it has tooth problems. But, if your horse is feeling pain when it chews, it may cut back on eating rather than deal with the pain, so there won't be other symptoms. As horses age, they can develop points (sharp edges), hooks (a jagged tooth that doesn't make contact with the lower or upper teeth), and waves (unevenly worn down molars) in both the upper and lower teeth (arcades). These can prevent them from chewing their food properly, resulting in a loss of nutrients. While you may not want the expense, the test will show if your horse is deficient in any essential minerals and if all of the internal organs are functioning properly. This information can help you determine if the horse needs supplements. The veterinarian will also examine your horse for other problems which could interfere with its ability to eat, such as respiratory disease, chronic diarrhea, gastric ulcers, or behavioral problems.Some behavioral problems can interfere with eating, such as wind sucking or crib biting. With these, the horse sucks in a lot of air when chewing, which can cause stomach bloating. This makes your horse feel full, when it's actually just full of air.

SUMMARY: Check your horse for health issues. Pay attention to your horse's mouth. Get a complete blood test.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: You don't need to be a master illustrator; a lot of designers use a funky personal style when they design. That said, you do need to be able to communicate your vision visually. Take a drawing class, study some books, or just practice, practice, practice. The most important part of learning any new skill is just doing it a lot. Set aside 30 minutes every day to practice drawing. A good book to reference is Mark Kistler's You Can Draw in 30 Days. Even if you don't want to be the one to actually sew your designs, you need to know about sewing. Understanding the possibilities presented by your medium is an important part of being able to come up with innovative, exciting ideas. Many craft stores like Jo-Ann Fabric offer relatively cheap sewing classes. Studying pattern making is a must if you intend to sew your own garments. You will need to know how a garment is physically assembled. Knowing how to break a design down into shapes is a crucial part of being able to sew a garment. Buy some simple patterns at a craft store to practice with. If you want to produce innovative designs, you have to know about design theory. Molly Bang's book Picture This: How Pictures Work is a great place to start. It will help you learn to think like a designer. Don't limit yourself to studying fashion design exclusively. The principles of design theory apply across all sorts of disciplines. It may surprise you how much studying something like typography can teach you about fashion design. If you want to design clothes, you may want to learn all you can about the world of fashion. You may think of yourself as a very stylish person, but knowing how to dress yourself well is only the tip of the iceberg. If you are designing based on what is hot right now, by the time your design is complete it might already be out of style. Professional fashion designers are constantly thinking ahead, to what the next big thing will be. Watch videos or look at pictures from high-profile fashion shows online, or go in person if one is happening near where you live. Professional designers design their seasonal collections months in advance, so these shows can give you an idea of what kinds of trends will be trickling down into commercial fashion in the future. There are more tools available to designers now than there ever have been before. On top of knowing your way around a sketchbook and a sewing machine, you will need to know your way around Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator. Websites like Linda.com or Tuts+ are good online resources. If you want to do your sketching on a computer instead of in a sketchbook, you will need to purchase a good pen tablet, such as a Wacom.
Summary: Learn about drawing. Learn about sewing. Learn about design. Learn about fashion. Learn about technology and resources.

Stain removers such as OxiClean and Mr. Clean Magic Eraser are readily available at grocery and drug stores. These are designed to remove tough stains like ink, dirt, and other stains. Be sure to follow the manufacturer's instructions when using these products.
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One-sentence summary -- Buy a stain removing product.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Your ability to get a loan will depend on your credit history, including your credit score, overall indebtedness, and your income. You should obtain a free copy of your credit report and review it for errors. Dispute anything that is inaccurate. Get your free copy by calling 1-877-322-8228 or visiting http://www.annualcreditreport.com. You will need to provide your name, address, date of birth, and Social Security Number. Common errors include accounts with the wrong balance or limit listed, or accounts inaccurately reported as delinquent or closed. If you default on your loan, your credit history will take a hit. Also, you will lose the collateral you pledged. Accordingly, calculate what you can afford for a loan payment each month. You may need to create a budget to determine how much you can comfortably borrow. Calculate your fixed expenses, such as your rent or mortgage, and then see how much you can reduce other expenses, such as entertainment or travel expenses. Avoid borrowing too much. Because you will likely receive a lower interest rate on a secured loan, you might be tempted to borrow more than you need. Don't! Get the process started by contacting lenders and asking for a secured loan. Tell them the amount you want and what you are willing to pledge as collateral. Ask them about the application process and any timelines. Find out what collateral they accept. Lenders are not required to accept collateral, so you should check whether or not they will accept what you have to offer. If not, talk about what else you might be able to pledge. The lender will review your application and decide whether or not to extend a loan. The length of this process will depend on the lender. If you have questions, call the loan officer you have been working with. You need to comparison shop by looking at the terms offered by many different lenders. Remember, you have not taken out the loan until you sign for it. Compare the following: APR. The annual percentage rate is the interest rate you will pay on the loan. It also might include other charges, such as credit charges. Typically, the lower the APR, the less expensive the loan. Length of the loan repayment. The longer you have to pay back the loan, the less you will pay each month. However, you will pay more in the end, because of accrued interest. Monthly payment amount. Prepayment penalties. Some lenders charge extra fees if you pay off a loan early. Try to find a lender who does not charge these penalties. Ask the lender if you can get copies of all the documents you need to sign. You will want sufficient time to review everything. Make sure you understand all conditions before signing. If you do not understand what you are reading, then contact an attorney to help you. At closing, remember to review the documents to make sure nothing has changed since you were approved for the loan. In fact, you should ask this question of the loan officer.

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Review your credit history. Calculate what you can afford. Contact lenders. Await the results. Compare loans. Review the documents before signing.