“This study confirms what we already knew and have been saying all along, that female jockeys can be just as good as male jockeys. I hope this study helps to persuade more owners and trainers to give female jockeys a chance in the saddle, especially in the bigger races.”

Often feed needs to be adjusted in the summer months. For example, horses can need additional supplementation to replace electrolytes lost in excessive sweating. Feed consumption can be lower on hotter days. Try feeding in the cooler parts of the day and speak to your veterinarian about adjustments to your nutrition program.

The ColiCare Annual Wellness Requirements are:

Physical exam performed by your veterinarian
Dental exam performed by your veterinarian
Vaccinations administered by a veterinarian
Deworming program developed with your veterinarian that includes at least one fecal test and two deworming administrations per year

In young horses, tapeworm infections can cause a potentially life-threatening condition known as intussusception, which is the telescoping of the intestine into itself.3

This is an innovative lesson that has two, four horse classes to judge with explanation, and over 30 movement clips to analyze with explanation.This lesson also provides examples of all gaits levels with explanation, and many more great lessons about what judges are looking for in western pleasure.

About 15 percent of all foals have severe respiratory disease before they reach the end of their first year, Harper says in a study. “It is important to reduce the level of ammonia in foaling stalls, and all stalls in barns where foals reside,” he writes.

GVW – The Gross Weight for the trailer is the trailer’s loaded weight to include horses, all equipment, hay/feed etc. A tow vehicle’s GVW includes passengers, fuel, fluids, and payload.

Notable equine law and tax attorney, Paul Husband will present a free webinar for all horse owners and equine business professionals on Monday, March 19th at 5:30 p.m. PST / 8:30 p.m. EST. Hundreds have already registered, and space is filling quickly. To reserve your spot, visit www.equestrianprofessional.com and click “Free Resources” or access the direct link at http://www.equestrianprofessional.com/public/Free-Webinar-Pros-and-Cons-How-the-New-USA-Tax-Law-Could-Affect-Your-Horse-Business.cfm\

Pregnant mares consuming endophyte-infected tall fescue can suffer an array of problems, including:
-Prolonged gestation and subsequent birthing difficulties:
-Abortion or stillbirth;
-Premature separation of the placenta, known as red bag;
-Thickened or retained placenta; and
-Decreased or absent milk production, including colostrum.

Fresh spring grass is very appealing, and horses can chomp through an incredible amount of forage in a relatively short time. So how can this readily available, appealing, natural forage be dangerous for some horses and ponies?