“Farrier Services: Hoof Care Myths and Truths”
Tuesday, June 26, 2018, 7-8 p.m.
Presented by UC Davis farrier Shane Westman
The event is free, but you must REGISTER

Hemp? Isn’t that marijuana? 

 No, it is not marijuana. They are both part of the Cannabis family. But they are different subspecies. Marijuana is selectively bred to contain high amounts of psychoactive THC. Hemp seeds, on the other hand, are very low in THC (less than 4 ppm).  Another phytocannabinoid, known as cannabidiol (CBD) is gaining interest in the health industry. It does not have any intoxicating properties and is found in low quantities in hemp seeds (less than 0.4%).[iii]

Less-than-optimal performance, resistance to work and difficulty training are all common issues that may be associated with gastric ulcers1,2 which can develop in as few as five days.3 If you have noticed behaviors such as your horse pinning his ears while being groomed, or kicking out when the girth is tightened, equine stomach ulcers could be a possibility, and it may be time to contact your veterinarian.

The project also indicated: 1) Therapy horses do not differentiate between humans with PTSD and those without.  2) Therapy horses display more stress behaviors when they are alone in a round pen. 3) Therapy horses are more attentive to humans who are experienced around horses. 4)  Therapy horses are calmer with humans who are inexperienced around horses.

Then use an equine safe disinfectant to kill any pathogens that may have been left behind. Even at facilities which remove the bedding and manure, it’s a good idea to disinfect the stall before your horse enters.

Track wild mustangs in the barren and remote high desert area of Pizona in Inyo National Forest, which plays host to North America’s wildest bands of mustangs. Observe free-roaming herds, blooming wildflowers and other resident wildlife, and learn about the history, social behavior and uncertain future of these proud animals.

Tip #4- After judging a class, most of the time your first instinct is to go to work writing out your reasons. However, this is doing yourself a huge disservice. Writing out your reasons forces your brain to remember the piece of paper, not the horses. If you get stuck in the reasons room, you’ll have a harder time trying to remember what you were trying to say. Instead, jot down a few key words or bullets and refer to those when practicing, not your whole notes page.

Aluminum corrodes. Alkaline in urine and manure is the biggest culprit. An aluminum floor has to be washed with soap and water often to deter corrosion. Without cleaning, certain aluminum floors can fail in about eight years or less.

Among the diagnostic points covered are the necessity for a ‘whole horse’ evaluation that includes assessing range of motion in hand and under saddle on hard and soft surfaces, palpation of tendons and soft tissue, muscular symmetry (atrophy vs. development), flexion tests, way of going through the gaits on straight lines and circles, on contact and a long rein, and overall fit of the girth and saddle.