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  • A stethoscope used in taking horse's heart rate and listening for  respiratory health.

    Know Your Horse's Norms

    Seeing our horses every day makes it hard to notice small changes, but if you have to stop and think about measuring and recording something, you pay much closer attention.

    Press Release - July 11, 2023 21:26

  • Horse feeling the heat of a summer day in his pasture.

    Don't Let Heat Stroke or Stress Ruin the Summer for You and Your Horse

    Dehydration, if left untreated may escalate to heat exhaustion and heat stroke.

    Press Release - July 10, 2023 19:03

  • Saddled horse next to travel trailer.

    Hauling Tips From a World Champion Breakaway Roper and an Equine Veterinarian

    When horses get out of the trailer and put their head down in the water as they rehydrate, it stimulates the clearance mechanism that helps things move up out of the bronchial and lower trees.

    Press Release - July 7, 2023 15:06

  • Horse breathing in polluted air.

    Equine Asthma and Pollution

    The lungs are part of the foundation for a horse’s amazing athletic capacity, so even minimal inflammation could decrease the longevity of a horse’s career if left unchecked.

    Press Release - July 5, 2023 17:39

  • Veterinarian vaccinating a horse with interns assistance.

    State Veterinarian Advises Horse Owners To Protect Against Disease

    While there is no way to eliminate all risks of disease when comingling horses, vaccinations and good biosecurity measures reduce the risk on the farm and while at competitions.

    Press Release - June 29, 2023 20:46

  • Healthy Palomino horse calling to his neighbor from a field of red flowers

    The Healthy Equine - Eight Important Qualities

    Eight qualities that will help you evaluate any horse as to whether or not he meets the criteria of a healthy horse.

    Flossie Sellers - June 22, 2023 21:34

  • Horse and trailer ready to go!

    Is Your Horse's Health Compromised after the Show?

    Know your own travel history and be picky when choosing horse shows you attend to reduce the risk of any problems that could develop when you get home.

    Press Release - June 22, 2023 21:59

  • A deer tick commonly found on horses

    A Danger to Horses Year Around - Ticks

    As if tick bites aren't bad enough, the possibility of becoming infected with a disease such as Lyme disease or other bacterial infection makes checking for ticks on horses a priority.

    Press Release - June 22, 2023 21:13

  • A deer tick commonly found on horses.

    Ticks - A Danger to Horses Year Around

    As if tick bites aren't bad enough, the possibility of becoming infected with a disease such as Lyme disease or other bacterial infection makes checking for ticks on horses a priority.

    Press Release - July 14, 2020 18:29

  • Happy woman - Happy horse.

    The Movement 2023 Moves Horses and Humans

    The Movement is inspired by a love for horses, the ambition to impact their lives as positively as they impact ours, and the belief that together we can drive positive change.

    Press Release - June 2, 2023 20:56

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