The service offers both teleconsultations, allowing on-site veterinarians in the field to collaborate with New Bolton Center specialists to address patient needs, as well as telemedicine appointments, enabling New Bolton Center Field Service veterinarians to conduct ‘virtual visits’ with patients while following best practices of social distancing.
Continue reading …Self-employed professionals such as trainers and other independent contractors impacted by economic disruptions, including event cancellations, caused by “social distancing” should find this provision helpful.
Continue reading …By now, you’ve had a chance to review our COVID-19 Schooling Survival Guide- Horsemanship with Arturo Maestas. Now, we have the video companion to this piece with the pattern being performed by Kaitlyn Smith riding Ona Kruze, under the guidance of Gillespie Show Horses.
Continue reading …By now, You’ve likely heard of the CARE Act- a group of programs and initiatives passed by Congress. CARE stands for the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act. But government programs can often be confusing. Thankfully, the US Senate Committee On Small Business and Entrepreneurship has created an easy to understand guide about the […]
Continue reading …With COVID-19 impacting equine activities worldwide, Flair, LLC has teamed up with Dr. David Marlin and Science Supplements USA to develop a survey for those located in the US and Canada to better understand the effects of COVID-19 on horse owners, riders, trainers, grooms, stable managers, and other equestrian professionals. The survey takes approximately 5 minutes and asks for no personal information. We plan to use the information gathered to produce targeted advice on how to care for our horses during these unprecedented times.
Continue reading …Because this pattern “tracks back on itself,” and has the horse and rider cross their original line of travel, the first line you make will be important as it will affect the future placement of every following transition.
Continue reading …Because most equine enterprises characterize themselves as small businesses and include many non-profits such as state associations and equine rescue operations, the package addresses many challenges facing the horse industry. The following are highlights, with more details to follow after President Trump signs the bill into law.
Continue reading …The EDCC’s COVID-19 resource page features fact sheets to help owners explain the differences between equine coronavirus (ECoV) and COVID-19 as well as needed tools to stay up to date on the latest information. Users will be able to download and print off fact sheets and educational materials that can be posted in barns and facilities.
Continue reading …As promised, we have video instruction and explanation of the Equitation exercises provided by Lainie DeBoer in our COVID-19 Schooling Survival Guide for Equitation! It’s a great opportunity for some foundational skill practice while you’re in quarantine this weekend.
Continue reading …Today’s lesson plan focuses on the markings that our more colorful equines sport. Do you know the difference between a snip, strip, or crescent? What about a blaze, bald, or bonnet?
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