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.
Continue reading …Farrier Earns Research Degree, One of Two in Western US With Credential
February 17, 2022 Comments Off on Farrier Earns Research Degree, One of Two in Western US With Credential
Farriery has historically been rooted in practice-based approaches, often largely reliant on visual observations and anecdotal evidence. There is a movement to bring more data-driven science to the art of caring for horses’ hooves, and UC Davis veterinary hospital farrier Shane Westman is a big proponent. With a keen interest in research, and the opportunities available to him through his position at the UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine, Westman recently earned a Graduate Diploma in Equine Locomotor Research (GradDip ELR) through London’s Royal Veterinary College.
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Forage is critical for hind gut fermenters. An 1,100 pound horse should consume 2.0% to 2.5 % of their body weight per day in forage (22 to 28 lbs). Horses only produce saliva when they chew, therefore feeding forage ad-lib will increase the production of saliva – one of the best buffers for the horses’ digestive system and the most effective way to reduce the chance of ulcers and impaction colic.
Continue reading …EDCC Receives Federal Grant to Promote Biosecurity Awareness, Mitigate Infectious Disease Spread
February 14, 2022 Comments Off on EDCC Receives Federal Grant to Promote Biosecurity Awareness, Mitigate Infectious Disease Spread
Horses are transported more than any other livestock to horse shows, racetracks, sales, breeding farms and international events, creating an increased risk for infectious disease spread within the United States. To decrease this risk, all industry participants—from horse owners to event managers—need to be aware of the need for increased biosecurity and how to use it to mitigate diseases when they occur. To assess the industry’s current level of knowledge, the EDCC will complete a survey of horse owners and veterinarians.
Continue reading …Cushing’s Disease VS Metabolic Syndrome
February 10, 2022 Comments Off on Cushing’s Disease VS Metabolic Syndrome
A long hair coat is NOT a feature of the condition and tests of the pituitary function usually yield normal results. Furthermore, affected horses do not respond to medications which are frequently of benefit in cases of Cushing’s Disease.
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