In this EC TV video, Trainer Cooper Evans of Star Performance Horses, Inc. in Riverton, Utah, demonstrates two different methods for properly wrapping front legs as well as a tutorial on how to wrap back legs. Click here to access the video on our EC TV channel:
Continue reading …From AAEP (American Association of Equine Practitioners): Do you know how (and why) to feel your horse’s digital pulse? Thanks to the horse doctors at Elite Equine Veterinarians for illustrating this useful skill, which is especially important for horse owners to master as we head into abscess and fall laminitis season. Practice feeling […]
Continue reading …From AAEP, courtesy of Mid-Rivers Equine Centre: How do you approach superficial wound care? Do you apply daily medications or are you in favor of “benign neglect”? Keep reading, the horse doctors at Mid-Rivers Equine Centre have some valuable information to share! “First of all, let’s start by defining what a superficial wound is. A […]
Continue reading …From Equine Guelph August 31, 2023 We love our senior citizens of the equine community. Keeping up with their changing needs as they age becomes easy with the resources available from Equine Guelph. Learning to advocate for the health and welfare of your silent senior is a duty every horse owner will eventually encounter. A […]
Continue reading …US Food and Drug Administration COMPANY ANNOUNCEMENT Merck Animal Health Issues Voluntary Recall for Three Lots of BANAMINE® / BANAMINE®-S (Flunixin Meglumine Injection) in the U.S., Due to Presence of Particulate Matter Summary Company Announcement Date: September 01, 2023 FDA Publish Date: September 01, 2023 Product Type: Animal & Veterinary Animal Drugs Reason for Announcement: […]
Continue reading …By Lisa Wysocky Listen in to learn how a tragic accident changed the course of Lacy’s life and ignited a passion for America’s wild horses. Award-winning author, trainer, instructor and podcaster Lisa Wysocky announces a new episode of the Celebs with Horses podcast on the Horse Radio Network, now part of the Equine Network family. In this episode, […]
Continue reading …From Julie Goodnight: Your palms are sweaty and your heart is racing as the seconds tick down to the start of the big event with your horse. It’s in these moments—at a competition, a big trail ride, or a leap into the unknown— that it’s important to have a strategy to beat the anxiety before […]
Continue reading …From Equine Science Update, Posted by Mark Andrews New research shows that horses can distinguish between human expressions of happiness and sadness conveyed through facial movements or vocal tones. The study found that horses were more attracted by facial expressions of happiness than sadness, and they seemed more excited by the happy voices. Emotions are a […]
Continue reading …Non-pro competitor and braider extraordinaire, Meghan Tierney, shows the proper procedure for braiding a horse’s mane for Hunt Seat competition. Check out the video below to watch her explain expert tips and tricks, including yarn selection, helpful tools, and the step-by-step process.
Continue reading …From Foundation for the Horse: More help needed; donations welcome to The Foundation’s Disaster Relief Fund The devastating wildfires that have swept through Maui since Aug. 8 have also had a profound impact on the local horse population. The Foundation for the Horse, the charitable arm of the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP), is […]
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