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Equestrian Exercise Series #3: Working Out Your Core

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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.”

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Potomac Horse Fever: True or False?

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Potomac Horse Fever: True or False?

PHF is caused by bites from various insects.
False!

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10 Tips for Safe Summer/Fall Pet Travel

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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.

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Youth World Prep: “Riders, Drop Your Stirrups”

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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.

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Protect Your Horse From Pesky Summer Pests During Summer Show Travel Season

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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.

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Hendra Kills – Horses Must be Vaccinated

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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.”

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Lyme Disease in Horses, More Questions Than Answers

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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.

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It’s Show Time! Tips to Avoid Horse Sickness During Travel Season

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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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The Seven Deadly Sins of Horse Hay

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The Seven Deadly Sins of Horse Hay

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.

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Ill-Fitting Saddles Are Culprits For Horse AND Rider Back Pain, New Study Suggests

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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.

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