May 28, 2012
Study Identifies Causes for Misbehavior in Pony Club Mounts
by: Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc
Poorly behaved or nappy horses are no laughing matter, and in some cases, the causes of the delinquency remains unknown. But a team of Australia-based researchers recently completed a study that identified some risk factors for bad behavior in a population of Pony Club horses.
"Misbehavior, defined as unwelcome behavior exhibited by a horse when being handles or ridden, is important not only because it reduces rider enjoyment, but because it is a serious threat to rider safety--especially children--and contributes to horse wastage in the form of sale, retirement, or euthanasia," explained Petra Buckley, BVSc, DipVetClinStud, MVetClinStud, MACVSc, PhD, from the School of Agriculture and Veterinary Sciences at Charles Sturt University in Wagga Wagga, New South Wales. More info...
May 25, 2012
10:45 AM How do you keep your horse cool in the summer? Here are some great tips to
By Barb Crabbe, DVM
It's getting into the hottest days of summer. Here's a quick reference that'll help you know when your horse is overheated--and what to do to help him chill.
To help cool a hot horse, remove his tack and douse him with water.
Photo by Alana Harrison
It's as hot as a tin roof, and you've got a day-long trail ride ahead. How can you tell if your horse gets too hot? In the July 2006 issue of Horse & Rider magazine we shared warning signs you should never ignore.
We'll add to that list with these six heat-stress signposts you should never ignore, and offer tips for cooling your horse quickly. More info...
May 23, 2012
Memorial Day Special - Car Rentals just $11.95 per day
Planning a trip? Why not enjoy the comfort and dependability of a rental car. Save mileage on your car. More info...
May 22, 2012
Does your horse know any tricks? This guy sure does!
World’s Smartest Horse Said to Know How to Count
Meet Lukas, a world record-breaking rescue horse, who brings new meaning to the phrase horse sense.
This 19-year-old chestnut Thoroughbred can fetch, sit, rear, and even COUNT on command. Last year Lukas smashed the Guinness world record for the amount of numbers correctly identified by a horse in one minute.
He managed a whopping 19 right to the delight of devoted owner Karen Murdock. More info...
May 21, 2012
How old is your horse? These 5 easy tips can help your buddy live longer
By Christine Barakat
Experts estimate that the life expectancy of a horse in this country is somewhere between 18 and 22 years. Of course, that's just an average; illness or accidents will claim some horses in their prime; many more will thrive well into their 20s.
Just how long an individual horse lives depends on a combination of genes, luck and lifestyle. You can't change a horse's pedigree--or his luck for that matter--but you do have control over how he lives.
Today, most horses live pretty well. For one thing, veterinary advances and technological progress have improved the overall quality of care. Plus, "horses are considered pets today more than ever," says Robert Magnus, DVM, of the Wisconsin Equine Clinic and Hospital in Oconomowoc, Wisc., noting that this phenomenon takes on new significance as the years pass. "There's an emotional component to ownership that leads us to pay closer attention to an older horse's health and be more willing to seek better-quality health care, even if the horse isn't as 'useful' as a younger one may be." More info...
May 21, 2012
Eastern Mountain Sports up to 40% off
Memorial Day Blowout
Starting this Monday May 21th at 6am, EMS is offering up to 40% Off EMS Gear, Clothing, & More. Plus FREE Shipping on orders over $48!
Not only are we offering great deals on EMS gear, but we have awesome discounts on other top brands as well: 20-50% Off Kids Footwear, 20-30% Off select hiking boots and footwear, and 20-40% Off womens dresses, casual wear, graphic tees, and more! More info...
May 18, 2012
2012 London Olympics Equestrian News
London, England
Eventing begins July 28. See schedule for eventing, dressage and show jumping schedules. Link below.
More info...
May 14, 2012
Reserve Your Spot Today! Smart Social Media for Horse Professionals 2012Date: Today, May 14, 2012
Time: 6:00 pm Pacific - 8:00 Central - 9:00 Eastern
Place: Simulcast - attend via your phone or computer
Speakers: Elisabeth McMillan and Chad Mendell
May 14, 2012 - More than 55% of horse professionals said in a recent EquestrianProfessional.com survey that they gained new customers through social media during the past year. Social media has also helped spawn several new online equestrian business models, improved communication channels for associations and horse councils and created more opportunities for horse professionals to expand their offerings and develop additional income streams. More info...
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