Because this is the second case of Hendra virus in the area this year, horse owners should immediately talk with a veterinarian about vaccinating their horses.
In a new video, âPreventing Infections in Horses Attending Shows and Traveling,â CSU equine experts outline specific, low-cost precautions for horse owners.
A recent study shows that at least one in 100 horses at some point in its life will lose the ability to control its gait as a result of developing the neurological disorder ataxia.
During this 12-week course, students will learn about the evolution of the horse, tracing the horse's development through time in order to appreciate the nature of the horse.
Because equine flu is caused by a virus, there is little that can be done to cure it, other than treat the symptoms and increase the comfort level of the horse.
âWhere Have All the Horses Gone?â was the focal point of an AHC forum that discussed the decline in the number of foals and horses over the last few years.
Be aware that when you are working with horses on a daily basis and dealing with the complications of working with their owners, the passion that once ignited you to follow your love of horses can diminish to barely a spark.
It is wise to take a step back and self-evaluate what we are doing as the horse’s caregiver because if we go blindly on our way, we create more unintended consequences, and fail to achieve anything useful.
Take time to steadily warm up your horse in spring, summer and autumn but especially winter when the temperature dips and it’s damp because your horse’s joints are delicate.
âSeptember 30th marks the final day of the contest for stables introducing new riders to horses via beginner-friendly horse experiences in pursuit of $100,000 cash and prizes during The Time to Ride Challenge.â