Travel Precautions For Equine Vesicular Stomatitis
August 14, 2014 Comments Off on Travel Precautions For Equine Vesicular Stomatitis
The 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.
Continue reading …Equestrian Exercise Series #3: Working Out Your Core
August 12, 2014 Comments Off on Equestrian Exercise Series #3: Working Out Your Core
“The abdominal muscles keep the upper and lower body connected,” explains Brant. “If there is a weak link, it will be harder to keep the chest and shoulders steady and the legs from moving incorrectly and potentially miscuing the horse.”
Continue reading …Potomac Horse Fever: True or False?
August 12, 2014 Comments Off on Potomac Horse Fever: True or False?
PHF is caused by bites from various insects.
False!
10 Tips for Safe Summer/Fall Pet Travel
August 11, 2014 Comments Off on 10 Tips for Safe Summer/Fall Pet Travel
If something should happen to your pet en route or at your destination, it is important to be able to find a veterinarian quickly. A great resource is the AVMA’s MyVeterinarian.com, where you can search vets by zip code or city/state.
Continue reading …Youth World Prep: “Riders, Drop Your Stirrups”
July 30, 2014 Comments Off on Youth World Prep: “Riders, Drop Your Stirrups”
There is a moment in every equitation or horsemanship class that most competitors dread. The announcer’s call for riders to drop their stirrups will come to the dismay of those who haven’t properly prepared, however, it’s often met with a unanimous cheer of approval from the audience.
Continue reading …Protect Your Horse From Pesky Summer Pests During Summer Show Travel Season
July 28, 2014 Comments Off on Protect Your Horse From Pesky Summer Pests During Summer Show Travel Season
Mosquitoes do not fare well in areas with winds over 7 mph, so consider keeping fans running near your horses to discourage these pests.
Continue reading …Hendra Kills – Horses Must be Vaccinated
July 25, 2014 Comments Off on Hendra Kills – Horses Must be Vaccinated
“It’s not enough to cross your fingers when it comes to the Hendra Virus. Hendra kills horses and it kills people. Every death from Hendra virus is now preventable.”
Continue reading …Lyme Disease in Horses, More Questions Than Answers
July 23, 2014 Comments Off on Lyme Disease in Horses, More Questions Than Answers
“The challenge with identifying Lyme disease in horses is that the clinical signs can range from changes in behavior to lameness in different limbs to weight loss,” says Grice, who works at Rhinebeck Equine in Rhinebeck, N.Y.
Continue reading …It’s Show Time! Tips to Avoid Horse Sickness During Travel Season
July 22, 2014 Comments Off on It’s Show Time! Tips to Avoid Horse Sickness During Travel Season
Bottom line: Separate your horse from other horses, and use only your own tack, grooming, feeding and watering equipment.
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