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.
Continue reading …Equine Non Profits Granted Nearly $110,000 by USA Equestrian Trust, 2022 Deadline is April 27th
March 13, 2022 Comments Off on Equine Non Profits Granted Nearly $110,000 by USA Equestrian Trust, 2022 Deadline is April 27th
“USA Equestrian Trust’s support helped us fulfill the needs of our girls as well as our horses. We are so proud to have helped hundreds of girls over the years become successful, contributing members of society. All of the girls who have come through our program have graduated high school, and more than 95% have gone on to college, trade school or the military,” said Founder and Executive Director Mindy Morrow.
Continue reading …Equine Law 101- Lunch and Learn With NSBA
March 1, 2022 Comments Off on Equine Law 101- Lunch and Learn With NSBA
Navigating setting up an LLC can be confusing for even the most experienced business owners. Join equine attorney, Yvonne Ocrant, and the NSBA Foundation every Friday in March outside Ralph’s Burger and Sandwich Shop at the World Equestrian Center in Ocala, FL between 12:00pm – 1:00 pm for a complementary lunch and to ask the […]
Continue reading …Colic- An Emergency for Horse Owners and Top Research Focus For Animal Foundation
February 25, 2022 Comments Off on Colic- An Emergency for Horse Owners and Top Research Focus For Animal Foundation
Experts say 4-10% of all horses will experience at least one episode of colic in their lifetime. Most cases can be resolved on the farm with medical treatment, but approximately 10-15% of cases need advanced care. For horse owners, colic can be a frightening diagnosis. For veterinarians, colic can be a challenge to treat when a horse’s condition rapidly worsens. Severe cases can lead to difficult decisions about euthanasia. Even in the best-case scenario, treating colic can be costly for horse owners.
Continue reading …Animal Foundation Creates Pet Memorial Online Community
February 25, 2022 Comments Off on Animal Foundation Creates Pet Memorial Online Community
Many of us have suffered the loss of a beloved pet. The sorrow and grief we feel for these non-human members of our family is sometimes even more devastating as we seek support, remembrance and comfort around a difficult loss. Now, Morris Animal Foundation has a new online community – Furever Memorials – where individuals […]
Continue reading …62-Year-Old Paralympian Excelling into Her 32nd Year With Multiple Sclerosis
February 24, 2022 Comments Off on 62-Year-Old Paralympian Excelling into Her 32nd Year With Multiple Sclerosis
At 62, Noni is riding elegantly into her 32nd year since receiving a multiple sclerosis diagnosis. Onyx is a decidedly youthful 19.
Continue reading …5 Horse Handling Hacks to Improve Barn Safety
February 19, 2022 Comments Off on 5 Horse Handling Hacks to Improve Barn Safety
Sadly, every year many injuries occur that could easily have been prevented with the use of a few simple training techniques for horse and handler. It is not just the neophyte horse owners or caregivers that cause preventable injuries. Often knowledgeable and experienced horse people are lulled into bad practices and become casual in their handling habits regarding their equine charges.
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