Hay needs air circulating to keep it healthy. Store it with string side on the vertical to facilitate good drainage of any moisture to the bottom bales on the stack.
Continue reading …Ill-Fitting Saddles Are Culprits For Horse AND Rider Back Pain, New Study Suggests
July 18, 2014 Comments Off on Ill-Fitting Saddles Are Culprits For Horse AND Rider Back Pain, New Study Suggests
Ill-fitting saddles are not only associated with back muscle asymmetry, a stilted gait, and back pain in the horse, but they are also associated with back pain in the rider. These are the key conclusions from a new study looking at saddle fit, back shape, and horse as well as rider health.
Continue reading …Severe Summer Weather is Here, USRider’s Top Tips For Traveling With Trailers
July 17, 2014 Comments Off on Severe Summer Weather is Here, USRider’s Top Tips For Traveling With Trailers
If you find yourself in a real weather emergency and need to pull off to the side of the road, ALWAYS keep your horses in the trailer. The horses will be safer there rather than being tied to the outside of your trailer.
Continue reading …If fed starchy cereal grains (oats, corn, barley, etc.) on an empty stomach, the horse will produce even more acid (potentially leading to ulcers) and it will leave the stomach quickly.
Continue reading …Protect Your Horses From Hazards on the Farm
July 16, 2014 Comments Off on Protect Your Horses From Hazards on the Farm
Statistics show that the two most common emergencies affecting horse owners are trailer wrecks and barn fires, notes Gimenez. This is followed by entrapment-type emergency situations…
Continue reading …Equestrian Exercises: Upper Body Workout
July 16, 2014 Comments Off on Equestrian Exercises: Upper Body Workout
You might not think that upper body strength is that important when it comes to riding your horse, but it’s all connected, says horse trainer Brad Jewett.
Continue reading …July 12th is International Helmet Awareness Day! Ten Tips to Remember
July 11, 2014 Comments Off on July 12th is International Helmet Awareness Day! Ten Tips to Remember2. Helmet manufacturers generally recommend replacing your helmet every 4-5 years. Helmets take a beating over time from sweat, heat, dust and rain, and the Styrofoam in the helmet relinquishes its ability to protect the head over time.
Continue reading …Equine Emergency Preparedness and Large Animal Rescue Training: The Difference Between Life and Death
July 10, 2014 Comments Off on Equine Emergency Preparedness and Large Animal Rescue Training: The Difference Between Life and Death
Whether it’s an overturned trailer on the highway, a horse stuck in the mud or rescuing animals from a barn fire, learning how to prevent equine emergencies and being prepared should a disaster occur can mean the difference between life and death for both horses and humans.
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“Over the last few years, our attitude towards the cause of laminitis has changed dramatically. We’ve always known that an older, overweight pony is more susceptible to the disease than a younger thoroughbred.”
Continue reading …200+ Equine Vets Head to Australia’s Gold Coast to Learn About Latest in Horse Health
July 9, 2014 Comments Off on 200+ Equine Vets Head to Australia’s Gold Coast to Learn About Latest in Horse Health
More than 200 equine veterinarians will head to the Gold Coast this weekend to learn about the latest in horse health – including infectious diseases, emerging medicines and surgery techniques as well as common horse ailments.
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