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Rule Changes for American Saddlebred Registry
In conjunction with the 2011 American Saddlebred Horse Association (ASHA) Annual Convention, two new Registry rule changes were adopted. The following language was added to Registry Rule Section III. C:
Weight Calculator Available at EquiMed
EquiMed engineers have implemented a number of equine weight estimation calculators for visitors of the EquiMed website. The calculators convert simple measurements of horses, donkeys and foals into accurate weight estimates. The calculators are based
Testing Stress Levels
Historically veterinarians have used blood tests to check a horse's stress levels. While the most common test is measurement of the cortisol level in the blood, a saliva sample may also be used, as salivary cortisol levels have been shown to be
EQUUS Film & Arts Fest Virtual Event Announces Encore Screenings of Nine Past WINNIE Winners
Encore films were chosen because of their rich cultural heritage and the themes of Environmental Awareness, Native American culture, Veterans and PTSD, Women's Empowerment, and more.
EQUUS Foundation Humanitarian Award Honors Meris Bickford for Enriching the Quality of Life of Equines
Meris Bickford left a lively, lucrative career as a lawyer, trust administrator, and President of the Maine State Bar Association to rescue an equine rescue badly in need of competent management.
How to administer an oral wormer
A basic horse healthcare task - deworming. This slideshow shows the basic technique of administering an oral dewormer. Discuss parasite control with your veterinarian, and follow a preventative program to keep your horse in top condition.
Horse Owners Can Count on Farrier and USRider Alliance
The American Association of Professional Farriers (AAPF) is pleased to announce that USRider Equestrian Motor Plan has agreed to form a Marketing Education Alliance. Through this alliance USRider will be supporting the AAPFâs mission of promoting the
What is OCD and How Will It Affect My Foal
According to Oklahoma State University Department of Veterinary Sciences, osteochondritis dissecans(OCD) is a relatively common developmental disease that affects horses of all types. OCD occurs while the foal is in the uterus as the bones are developing
Oklahoma State University Takes Horse Dentistry Seriously
The Center for Veterinary Sciences provides an over view of the equine dentistry program at Oklahoma State University. Unlike courses at other schools that âteachâ equine dentistry to lay people, Oklahoma State University graduates receive a compreh
Don't Feed Your Donkey or Mule Like It's a Horse
Mules and donkeys have served mankind as beast of burdens for thousands of years. They have worked and lived in some of the harshest environments and still survived.