The Intercollegiate Horse Show Association and American Quarter Horse Association are pleased to confirm eight IHSA Western Horsemanship riders will participate in the Horsemanship Challenge, November 20-21, 2013, in Oklahoma City.
The lungs are part of the foundation for a horse's amazing athletic capacity and even minimal inflammation can lead to problems with breathing.
The IHSA was founded so college students could have the opportunity to participate in horse shows, regardless of their financial status, gender or riding level.
Although Colorado has seen a fairly high number of cases of vesicular stomatitis this year, the USDA has stated that it is not necessary to cancel events, providing they follow key protocols recommended by the Colorado State Veterinarian.
The SIHS' collaboration with Make-A-Wish marks the first time the horse show will surprise a Make-A-Wish Kid.
Obvious clinical signs of Equine Pleuropnemonia include cough, increased respiratory rate and effort and purulent (pus-like) nasal discharge coming from both nostrils that often has a fetid odor.
To be part of the Indiana-bred program, a Thoroughbred mare must be in residence in the state of Indiana, and have a program registration by November 1.
Factors such as stress, nutritional imbalances, illness or injury cause free radicals to multiply resulting in decreased immune function, inflammation and pain for your horse.
"Tune in September 21 at 8 p.m. EST for a free webinar with Dr. Joyce Harman to learn why fall grass can be just as dangerous for your grazing horse as its springtime counterpart.â
Effective pasture and horse management in the fall can have a big impact on the success of your pastures next spring and through the winter months.