What Do Eye Wrinkles in Horses Tell Us About Their Emotional State?
August 28, 2015 Comments Off on What Do Eye Wrinkles in Horses Tell Us About Their Emotional State?
Wrinkles above the eye ball within the inner brow area result from the contraction of the underlying inner eye brow raiser muscles. Eye wrinkles are common in horses but differ in number and shape between horses and within individuals.
Continue reading …Double Trouble: Rare Twin Foals Saved at New Bolton Center
August 26, 2015 Comments Off on Double Trouble: Rare Twin Foals Saved at New Bolton Center
The mare was bred live cover last year, very late in the summer after several earlier attempts. A sonogram 18 days later showed what appeared to be a single embryo in a single placenta…
Continue reading …Responsible and Purposeful Breeding in the Horse Industry
August 24, 2015 Comments Off on Responsible and Purposeful Breeding in the Horse Industry
Both breeders were candid discussing one of the most important considerations − ensuring financial means to see the horse through to a purposeful life. From stud fees to reproductive health exams and specialized nutrition, there is much to consider in calculating the bottom line.
Continue reading …EEE Confirmed in Five Texas Horses, Don’t Forget to Vaccinate!
July 30, 2015 Comments Off on EEE Confirmed in Five Texas Horses, Don’t Forget to Vaccinate!
Infected horses may suddenly die or show progressive central nervous system disorders. Symptoms may include unsteadiness, erratic behavior and a marked loss of coordination. The death rate for animals infected with EEE is 75-100%.
Continue reading …Nutrient Replacement For Optimum Equine Performance
July 28, 2015 Comments Off on Nutrient Replacement For Optimum Equine Performance
Did you know: An 1,100 pound horse will eat up to 18 hours a day consuming 2.0% to 2.5 % of their body weight per day in dry forage (22 to 28 lbs)!
Continue reading …$10 Million Gift Will Launch World-Class Horse Hospital at Colorado State University
July 22, 2015 Comments Off on $10 Million Gift Will Launch World-Class Horse Hospital at Colorado State University
In the new hospital, CSU’s 27 equine clinicians will care for about 4,000 horse patients each year, and will continue to conduct clinical studies that provide new knowledge for equine medicine, often translating into human health.
Continue reading …$100,000 Donated to Create Endowment For Vet Student Scholarships
July 20, 2015 Comments Off on $100,000 Donated to Create Endowment For Vet Student Scholarships
The TERF Opportunity Scholarship Fund will provide financial support to Penn Vet students, with a preference for those intending to practice in equine medicine.
Continue reading …The Complete Perfect Prep Calming System: For Training at Home, at an Event, Short-notice, and Long-term
July 13, 2015 Comments Off on The Complete Perfect Prep Calming System: For Training at Home, at an Event, Short-notice, and Long-term
The Complete Perfect Prep Calming System: For Training at Home, at an Event, Short-notice, and Long-term
Continue reading …New Research Shows Equine-Assisted Intervention Can Have Significant Improvement on Mother-Child Relationship
July 9, 2015 Comments Off on New Research Shows Equine-Assisted Intervention Can Have Significant Improvement on Mother-Child Relationship
The study explored whether these dyads, who have a history of neglect and/or abuse, will open up easier to their therapists after equine-assisted activities in comparison to play therapy.
Continue reading …Ever Wondered How Many Calories You Burn While Riding Your Horse?
June 24, 2015 Comments Off on Ever Wondered How Many Calories You Burn While Riding Your Horse?
“Riding a horse for 45 minutes at a walk, trot and canter can burn up to 200 calories. It you do something a bit more strenuous such as cutting or reining, that can come out to nearly seven calories per minute for the entire length of the riding period.”
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