Itâs autumnâtime for all around winter prep, and that includes your horses. The American Youth Horse Council reminds every horse owner or caretaker that cold, wet weather brings additional considerations for the well-being of our equines.
As anyone involved in the performance horse business knows, keeping horses sound and competitive is an ongoing challenge. Trainers, veterinarians and horse owners all agree that performance relies on the sound legs of the horse athlete.
Feed is not on the list of common transmission sources for the the dangerous herpes virus that has killed horses in several states in the West and Midwest. Instead, the Equine herpes virus, which is said to be a common virus of horses worldwide, is
Winter can be a challenging time for horse management. Whether your horse lives in the barn or in the pasture, there are some key points to keeping your equine happy and healthy during the colder months.
The Neigh Station, the first three-in-one activity center for horses brought to you by Two Fair Mares, is now available online at StateLineTack.com and Horse.com as well as in tack stores across the United States and Canada. The Neigh Station features com
âAlthough reports of infectious horse diseases have slowed during the colder winter months, the Equine Disease Communication Center has confirmed several new cases of Equine Herpes virus and Eastern Equine Encephalitis in US horses.â
With dental care as a priority, horses are physically more comfortable and utilize feed more efficiently which helps them to perform better and may also lead to longer, healthier lives.
Since the mid-1980âs, veterinarians and equine nutritionists alike have employed a system to measure fat coverage in horses with a scientific process called Body Condition Scoring as a more objective way to assess a horseâs weight.
Moody mares, miscreant stallions and grumpy geldings can all be treated successfully with the appropriate horse calming product that is administered after an accurate diagnosis of the cause for their particular issue.
Back by popular demand, Charles Wilhelmâs Ultimate Super Horse Challenge returns to Western States Horse Expo in Sacramento, California, June 12-15, 2014.