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 Remember
2. 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.
Continue reading …“Watch and Win” Packages From StallWatch, USRider® Equestrian Motor Plan and More
June 26, 2014 Comments Off on “Watch and Win” Packages From StallWatch, USRider® Equestrian Motor Plan and More
Horse owners, trainers and veterinarians have a chance to win prizes while educating themselves on equine stomach ulcers. And with prizes that help address everyday challenges like safe travel, monitoring stalls and measuring heart rates, learning has never been more rewarding.
Continue reading …“Ride With the Best” at 50th Equine Affaire- 150+ Clinics, Seminars, and Demonstrations
June 26, 2014 Comments Off on “Ride With the Best” at 50th Equine Affaire- 150+ Clinics, Seminars, and Demonstrations
Most of the clinicians who will be featured at the 2014 Equine Affaire will be participating in the “Ride With The Best” program and accepting horses and riders for their clinic sessions. These clinicians will include specialists like Chris Cox, Mark Rashid, Dan James, David O’Connor, David Marcus, Jane Savoie, Nicole Shahinian-Simpson, Bob Giles, Aaron Ralston, Lynn McKenzie, Tom Chown, Cliff Swanson, Shaina Humphrey, Gary Lane, Heidi Potter, Jim Masterson, Wendy Murdoch, and Mark Bolender.
Continue reading …Defining and Dealing With Hoof Breakover
June 23, 2014 Comments Off on Defining and Dealing With Hoof Breakover
If breakover is too far out of kilter in a normal foot, there will be extra strain on some part of the foot or leg. “A person can go too far, which would alter the natural gait of the horse,” Burns says. People often try to alter gait to suit their purposes in a specific discipline.
Continue reading …NOW is the Time to Start Protecting Your Horses, and Yourself, From West Nile Virus
June 20, 2014 Comments Off on NOW is the Time to Start Protecting Your Horses, and Yourself, From West Nile Virus
Davis says the peak season for infection is mid to late summer, during the warmer months. That’s why it’s important to start prevention methods now to be protected by July.
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