HELP HORSES RECOVERING FROM DIARRHEA

Courtesy of Kentucky Equine Research

Potential causes of diarrhea, often referred to as colitis, runs long. If your horse suffers a bout of colitis, what feeding strategies can you use to help repair the gastrointestinal tract?

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FACTS ABOUT EQUINE INFECTIOUS ANEMIA TESTING

Courtesy of Penn State Extension

Obtaining an EIA testing result on an equine does not prevent the horse from contacting the Equine infectious anemia disease, but identifies equine that have the potential to be “carriers” of the disease. Most horse owners accept that obtaining the testing result is just an added expense on their veterinarian bill. They pay for the testing so that they can participate in horse events or travel across interstate lines.

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COLIC IN HORSES

Although horses have historically been known as working livestock, today they are often referred to as companion animals. More and more people are seeking to own pet horses, making large animal veterinary medicine even more important. With a growing horse industry, first-time horse owners should be aware and educated about one of the most common illnesses horses are susceptible to: colic.

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AQHA MICROCHIP PILOT PROJECT

Courtesy of American Quarter Horse Association

AQHA launches pilot project, beginning with education about the benefits of microchipping.

Regardless of where you live or what you do with your American Quarter Horse, the advantages to implanting a microchip in your horse are readily seen. Now you have the opportunity to learn more about microchipping, get your horse microchipped and have that ID number added to his permanent record in AQHA’s database.

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6 THINGS YOU’LL LOVE—AND HATE—ABOUT BUYING A HOME THIS SPRING

Courtesy of Realtor.com

Welcome to the best—and worst—time to buy a home: Spring! Yes, it’s peak home-buying season. However, it’s no bed of roses.

Knowing what to expect is half the battle, and can help you use these highs and lows to your advantage!

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ASK THE VET: EQUINE REPRODUCTION

Answered by, Terri Van Wambeke, DVM, Oregon City, Oregon
Courtesy of AAEP

Question: My 6-year-old mare has significant discomfort with ovarian follicles and has responded well to Regumate, which she has been off for 18 months. She is VERY “mareish” but when not in season, solid minded and athletic. I’d like to breed her with a stallion known for his calm and consistent demeanor, outstanding genetics, and overall sound health/mind. Given my mare’s ovarian issues, is there anything I need to be aware of? Is breeding her possibly unsafe and/or unwise?

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WRCA ANNOUNCES ENHANCEMENTS TO THE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP RANCH RODEO

The Working Ranch Cowboy’s Association will host its 24th Annual WRCA World Championship Ranch Rodeo November 7-10, 2019 in Amarillo, Texas. 

The WRCA Board of Directors recently approved three enhancements in support of producing the greatest ranch rodeo event in the world.

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TRAIN YOUR HORSE ON THE TRAIL

Courtesy of Downunder Horsemanship

One of the best places to train your horse is outside on the trail. While it may be a little more challenging to you to train with the added distractions of being in an uncontrolled environment, there is no denying that horses enjoy working outdoors.

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SECRETS TO AN EFFECTIVE HORSE GROOMING ROUTINE

Courtesy of SmartPak

Stop and think about your grooming routine for a minute. Are you getting the results you want—a clean, healthy-looking horse—without spending hours every day? If not, we’ll help you understand the fundamentals of grooming, choose the right tools for the job, and establish a step-by-step routine to banish a dull coat and get your horse looking great in less time.

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RIDING HELMETS

Courtesy of America’s Horse Daily

The facts and myths surrounding horseback riding helmets can help you to make safer riding decisions.

Question: Are bicycle helmets as safe as riding helmets? I saw a news program that said they are safer than riding helmets. Is that true?

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PREPARING FOR SHEDDING SEASON

Courtesy of Uckele Health & Nutrition

If dealing with shedding was the worst problem we had to face with horses, we would be blessed indeed – but it’s still a pain. Getting to that glorious new coat underneath will always be predominantly a matter of time, patience and elbow grease, but there are a few things you can do to hasten things along.

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