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Study of Thoroughbred Racehorse Placement in Second Careers Released
A survey conducted in late 2013 titled Exploring the Bridge To Second Careers in which owners of 4,200 ex-racehorses from 47 states and Canada responded revealed what happens as race horses make the transitiond.
3 Types of Botulism and What All Horse Owners Should Know
Botulism is characterized by neuromuscular blockade in which toxins block the communication between nerves and muscles and a flaccid paralysis that making it impossible for the horse to move.
Save Your Horses and "Beat the Bugs" with Biosecurity
Back by popular demand, Equine Guelph has announced the second offering of the Biosecurity Prevention eWorkshop from October 22 â November 4, 2012. Equine Guelph's new eWorkshops are two-week online short courses designed for busy horse owners.Â
Managing Yearling Horses During the Sales Season
âHow can owners best prepare a yearling horse for the changes involving his feeding program, the amount of time the young horse spends in a stall, or simply adjusting to new sights when the yearling is going to be sold? Nutritional management is a start
Disaster Preparedness for Horse Owners
"In a natural disaster involving horses or other large animals, a community Large Animal Response Team can mean the difference between rescue and injury/death.â
Horses Included on Read Across America Day in Maryland
To celebrate the National Education Association's Read Across America Day, Maryland Senator Ed Reilly donated copies of Valerie Ormond's book 'Believing In Horses, Too' to schools in his district.
What if USEF Bans Medroxy (MPA/Depo Provera) for Geldings and Stallions?
What would happen in show rings if all the horses currently using Medroxy, a hormonal medication of the progestin type, were suddenly pulled off of it?
Zoetis Announces Recipient of Equine Charity Sweepstakes Donation
The American Standardbred Adoption Program received a $5,000 donation from Zoetis following nomination by Taylor Rietveld, veterinary student from Purdue University.
Re-Evaluate Deworming Protocols for Your Horse This Fall
"When considering a dewormer this fall, be sure to choose a complete dewormer thatâs effective against encysted small strongyles, the key parasite of concern in adult horses.â
Equine Conditioning Is Not a "One Size Fits All"
No matter the discipline, proper conditioning is a key element toward enhancing your horse's athletic performance and its ability to endure the activity without succumbing to injury or health problems.