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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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.
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