Protecting Horse Lungs in Cold Weather
January 23, 2024 Comments Off on Protecting Horse Lungs in Cold Weather
By Brian S. Burks, DVM, Diplomate ABVP, Board Certified Equine Specialist Fox Run Equine Center Horses are comfortable in temperatures much lower than humans prefer. In the absence of wind and moisture, horses tolerate temperatures at or slightly below 0° F. If horses have access to a shelter, they can tolerate temperatures as low […]
Continue reading …Using pH Strips to Predict the Timing of Foal Birth
January 22, 2024 Comments Off on Using pH Strips to Predict the Timing of Foal Birth
Last week, we asked our readers: Using pH strips to predict the timing of the foal – do they work, and what advice can you offer? We’ve listed your advice in our EC web article below, and we also have a very useful article from Michigan State University following the comments, so keep scrolling! […]
Continue reading …Free Youth Course on the Language of Horses
January 19, 2024 Comments Off on Free Youth Course on the Language of Horses
From Equine Guelph: Horses are masters at picking up on our body language but how good are we at picking up on theirs? Discover the fascinating body language of horses with youth from all over the world! Students from all over Canada and as far away as Australia, New Zealand, Italy and the United Kingdom […]
Continue reading …What to Expect When You’re Expecting (A Foal!)
January 18, 2024 Comments Off on What to Expect When You’re Expecting (A Foal!)
From AAEP: If your mare has made it through 11 months of pregnancy, you’re almost there. Labor and delivery, while momentous, are generally uncomplicated — however, being a prepared and an informed owner will help you keep your anxiety in check so you can assist the new mother and foal get off to a great […]
Continue reading …Setting a Trail Course For Success
January 18, 2024 Comments Off on Setting a Trail Course For Success
Walk-overs should be spaced in increments of 20 – 24 inches apart. Trot-overs should be spaced in increments of 3 – 3.5 feet apart. Lope-overs should be spaced in increments of 6 – 6.5 feet apart.
Continue reading …The Essential Foaling Kit and Care of the Neonatal Foal
January 16, 2024 Comments Off on The Essential Foaling Kit and Care of the Neonatal Foal
By Dana N. Zimmel, DVM, DACVIM, DABVP, courtesy of AAEP Routine and Emergency Care of the Neonatal Foal The best chance to improve the survival rate of a newborn foal is adequate disease prevention and planning. Daily observation of the mare in the last trimester, vaccination, nutrition and blood screening should compose the basis of a […]
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From AAEP: As a storm threat of freezing rain and snow marches across the U.S. and Canada , below are some tips for keeping your horses safe during extreme winter weather events: 1. While lots of hay is ideal for horses to eat to keep warm, now is NOT the time to introduce a round bale […]
Continue reading …Hoof Rehabilitation: Getting Your Horse Back on Its Feet
January 12, 2024 Comments Off on Hoof Rehabilitation: Getting Your Horse Back on Its Feet
By Kentucky Equine Research Staff: Imagine this scenario. You purchased a horse months ago, shipped it across the country, and have been enjoying all sorts of outings during the spring and summer—clinics, trail rides, a few horse shows, even a parade. Despite being the perfect mount for you in terms of disposition, you’ve run into […]
Continue reading …Benefits of Structured Exercise for Senior Horses Explored
January 8, 2024 Comments Off on Benefits of Structured Exercise for Senior Horses Explored
From KER: A survey of over 2,700 owners of aged horses found that 79% were either fully or semi-retired and engaged in little structured exercise.* While retirement seems like a kind gesture, studies in human medicine show that continued physical activity and fitness provide many health benefits. The advantages of structured exercise in elderly humans include a reduction […]
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From AAEP: Water remains as important for your horse in cold weather as it is in the summer. As a matter of fact, decreased water consumption in the winter is thought to be the primary inducing factor for impaction colic — although there are other predisposing factors such as poor hay quality, lack of exercise, […]
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