Avoid the Mess- Hoof Black Tips and Tricks
April 14, 2022 Comments Off on Avoid the Mess- Hoof Black Tips and Tricks
“After applying, I have a spray bottle with water, and I mist the hoof. Voila. It’s dry. The water beads up on the polish, and it’s dry almost instantly. It’s an old school Halter horse trick. I can’t take credit. I learned it from my youth days from a Halter trainer.”
Continue reading …April Dubbed Vaccination Education Month by Equine Guelph
April 12, 2022 Comments Off on April Dubbed Vaccination Education Month by Equine Guelph
Jackie Bellamy-Zions, Equine Guelph Just one horse with an infectious disease diagnosis can close a stable or event facility. Vaccination is the best way to lower risk of loss of use, high treatment costs and unnecessary suffering for the horse. Tailoring your annual immunization plan to each equid in your care is the best way […]
Continue reading …2022 Horse Management Seminar Recordings- Nutrition, Genetics, Medicine, and More
April 9, 2022 Comments Off on 2022 Horse Management Seminar Recordings- Nutrition, Genetics, Medicine, and More
“These experts have been able to join us from their offices in places like Florida or Kentucky, bringing with them an expertise in topics such as equine rehabilitation, genomics, and rotational grazing.”
Continue reading …The Foundation for the Horse Accepting Grant Proposals from Emerging Equine Researchers
April 7, 2022 Comments Off on The Foundation for the Horse Accepting Grant Proposals from Emerging Equine Researchers
The Foundation for the Horse is accepting research grant proposals from up-and-coming equine researchers, including AAEP-member graduate students, fellows, and residents, for up to $20,000 in funding for the study of key diseases and disorders affecting equine health. In the program’s first three years, The Foundation has awarded a cumulative $326,398 to fund 17 projects at seven universities and institutions in support of exceptional science conducted by 15 emerging researchers.
Continue reading …UF Veterinary College Appoints Two Associate Deans
April 4, 2022 Comments Off on UF Veterinary College Appoints Two Associate Deans
A board-certified large animal medicine specialist, Sanchez’s specific interests include gastrointestinal diseases and neonatology. She heads the UF Hofmann Equine Neonatology Intensive Care Unit and her research in the area of gastric ulcerations in foals has changed the therapeutic approach in clinical care.
Hens and Horses- Can They Coexist?
March 25, 2022 Comments Off on Hens and Horses- Can They Coexist?
Horse owners can find multiple benefits in adding chickens to their operation. Not only are they fun to watch, but the chickens can serve a purpose!
Continue reading …Rethinking the Horse Business 2022 – Succeeding in a Changed World
March 22, 2022 Comments Off on Rethinking the Horse Business 2022 – Succeeding in a Changed World
“Rethinking the Horse Business” covers essential information about how the economy, horse industry trends, and the digital media marketplace are affecting horse business owners. Horse professionals will gain important insights and strategies to help them succeed in the current business climate and beyond.
Continue reading …Foundation Announces Studies Focusing on Horse Behavior and Welfare
March 22, 2022 Comments Off on Foundation Announces Studies Focusing on Horse Behavior and Welfare
Morris Animal Foundation, a leader in advancing animal health, recently announced the selection of five new equine behavior studies receiving funding in 2022. The studies will help veterinary scientists improve the well-being of horses. Dr. Wendy Koch, a veterinarian who has supported the Foundation for 30 years, provided funding for awarded grants. She noted that […]
Continue reading …Beware of Supplemental Iron in Horses
March 19, 2022 Comments Off on Beware of Supplemental Iron in Horses
Close to 70% of the body’s active — not stored — iron is in the red blood cell pigment hemoglobin where it functions to bind oxygen from the lungs and carry it to the tissues. Iron is also the active binding element of myoglobin, the pigment that makes muscle red and acts to temporarily store oxygen in muscle and deliver it to the aerobic metabolic pathways for generation of energy. Iron is an indispensable component of hundreds of other proteins and enzymes in the body.
Continue reading …The Finer Points: Showmanship Cross-Over
March 15, 2022 Comments Off on The Finer Points: Showmanship Cross-Over
Ah, the cross-over. It’s a crucial part of every Showmanship pattern. The judges’ inspection portion of this event provides each competitor with an opportunity to insert a little personal flair. It’s the time when the judges will see you up close and personal.
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