Saddle Up Safely, Booklets on Safe Equine Travel Released
August 26, 2014 Comments Off on Saddle Up Safely, Booklets on Safe Equine Travel Released
While motorcycle riders experience a serious injury every 7,000 hours of riding, horseback riders experience one every 350 hours, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. It is estimated that one in five equestrians will be seriously injured during their riding careers.
Continue reading …Discovery of Australian Bat Lyssavirus in Horses Poses Threat to Humans as Well
August 25, 2014 Comments Off on Discovery of Australian Bat Lyssavirus in Horses Poses Threat to Humans as Well
A rabies-like virus, ABLV had previously only been detected in bats and humans and until 2013 Australia had been considered free from these types of viruses in domestic and feral animals including horses.
Continue reading …Football Gets the Most Attention, But Experts Say to Watch Out For Concussions in Other Sports Like Soccer and Equestrian
August 22, 2014 Comments Off on Football Gets the Most Attention, But Experts Say to Watch Out For Concussions in Other Sports Like Soccer and Equestrian
The best prevention in such sports are baseline testing, immediate and expert evaluation, followed by reliable, trained post-concussion management and care, advises medical neuropsychologist, Dr. Kelly Stille, at www.kellystille.net.
Continue reading …New Scheme Launched to Help Combat Saddle Problems
August 22, 2014 Comments Off on New Scheme Launched to Help Combat Saddle Problems
Recent studies showed that horses with saddle slip syndrome were more than 50 times likely to be lame or have gait abnormalities; that 46% of horses were lame or had gait abnormalities and that 43% of saddles were ill-fitting.
Continue reading …Why Having Room to Move is So Important, Not Only For Your Show Horse, but All Horses
August 20, 2014 Comments Off on Why Having Room to Move is So Important, Not Only For Your Show Horse, but All Horses
The horse’s large size helps him build bone mass simply by moving. Inactivity can make horses’ bones porous, potentially leading to fractures when only a slight demand is placed on them.
Continue reading …Is Your Horse’s Feed Safe to Consume?
August 19, 2014 Comments Off on Is Your Horse’s Feed Safe to Consume?
If the feed is milled at a plant that also manufactures livestock feed containing ionophore, there’s a risk it could possibly be fatal to your horse.
Continue reading …12-Week Online Course on Equine Growth and Development
August 19, 2014 Comments Off on 12-Week Online Course on Equine Growth and Development
The course will also consist of video interviews with experienced industry breeders; along with video demonstrations of preparing for semen collection and new technological advances such as embryo transfer.
Continue reading …Protect Your Four-Legged Furry Friends From Hidden Household Hazards
August 18, 2014 Comments Off on Protect Your Four-Legged Furry Friends From Hidden Household Hazards
Along with chocolate, onions, and avocados, the AVMA also recommends keeping the following out of your pet’s diet: grapes/raisins, salt, garlic, macadamia nuts, coffee grounds, yeast dough, fatty foods, tea, alcohol, and chewing gum, candy, and breath fresheners containing xylitol.
Continue reading …Travel Precautions For Equine Vesicular Stomatitis
August 14, 2014 Comments Off on Travel Precautions For Equine Vesicular StomatitisThe summer heat and bugs create a melting pot for equine viruses to keep travelers from enjoying the summer and horse events. This year, equestrians are faced with Equine Vesicular Stomatitis.
Continue reading …Relief For Tying Up and Tiring Out in Horses
August 13, 2014 Comments Off on Relief For Tying Up and Tiring Out in Horses
For many horse owners, the question is often not if their horses will “tie up” but when. The range can be from mild occurrences of about once per year to severe cases with repeated incidents after exercise or stress.
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