Keeping Your Older Horse Safe and Comfortable During Travel
January 16, 2015 Comments Off on Keeping Your Older Horse Safe and Comfortable During Travel
The aging process affects all horses, especially those traveling to shows and trail rides may face even more geriatric problems.
Continue reading …Equestrian Philanthropists Donate $42.5 Million to Colorado State University
January 15, 2015 Comments Off on Equestrian Philanthropists Donate $42.5 Million to Colorado State University
The largesse was inspired in part by stem-cell treatments the Malones’ world-class dressage horses have received to help repair stressed and injured joints, the couple said. They discussed the gift at their sweeping horse farm near Denver.
Continue reading …Hi-Yo Silver! Equine Star Treated For Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Eye
January 15, 2015 Comments Off on Hi-Yo Silver! Equine Star Treated For Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Eye
Protection from the sun is key for any light-skinned horse, Scherrer said. Especially susceptible breeds are Haflingers, Appaloosas, Paints, and Belgians.
Continue reading …2015 Horse Business Survey- Trends We’re Seeing So Far
January 13, 2015 Comments Off on 2015 Horse Business Survey- Trends We’re Seeing So Far
Trend #3. Horse professionals are having difficulty getting hobby riders to commit to more comprehensive programs i.e. following a successful and progressive learning track of taking regular lessons, moving on to leasing, then buying and (for some disciplines) onto competition.
Continue reading …Breeding Season Prep Basics: The Stallion
January 13, 2015 Comments Off on Breeding Season Prep Basics: The Stallion
There are two different approaches to collecting and evaluating semen—either collect the stallion every day for seven to ten days or rest the stallion (no collection) for a week and collect him twice on a certain day (comparing the quality of the second collection to the first).
Continue reading …Spring Grass is Coming- is Your Horse Ready?
January 9, 2015 Comments Off on Spring Grass is Coming- is Your Horse Ready?
“Horses with metabolic issues are even more susceptible to the high level of sugars (which are mostly fructans) in spring grass,” said integrative and complementary veterinarian Dr. Joyce Harman, founder of Harmany Equine.
Continue reading …Rethinking the Horse Business 2015 Online Seminar – Succeeding In a Changed World
January 7, 2015 Comments Off on Rethinking the Horse Business 2015 Online Seminar – Succeeding In a Changed World
“Rethinking the Horse Business” covers essential information about how the economy, horse industry demographics, and the Internet are affecting horse business owners. Horse professionals will gain important insights and strategies to help them succeed in the current business climate and beyond.
Continue reading …Keeping Horses Comfortable in the Trailer During Winter Travel
January 1, 2015 Comments Off on Keeping Horses Comfortable in the Trailer During Winter Travel
Most horses in the show industry are kept under lights for 16 hours or more per day to prevent a winter coat from growing; thus calling for heavy layered blankets during subzero temperatures.
Continue reading …Check Out the Clinician Lineup For 2015 Equine Affaire!
December 31, 2014 Comments Off on Check Out the Clinician Lineup For 2015 Equine Affaire!
The 2015 event will offer a comprehensive schedule of clinics, seminars, and demonstrations by nationally and internationally recognized trainers, competitors, and coaches including Guy McLean, Chris Cox, John Lyons, Julie Goodnight, Dan James, Scott McFarland (Reining), George Williams (Dressage), Barbra Schulte (Cutting), Jane Savoie (Dressage), Bob Giles (Driving), Tom Chown (Western Pleasure/Horsemanship/Showmanship), Doug Leasor (Barrel Racing & Pole Bending), Gayle Lampe (English Pleasure), Kevin Oliver (Ranch Horse Versatility), Drew Emnett (Hunter Under Saddle), and Gary Lane (Easy Gaited Horses). Clinicians are also being confirmed for jumping and other disciplines.
Continue reading …Baylor Equine-Veteran Research Program Awarded $50,000 Grant
December 31, 2014 Comments Off on Baylor Equine-Veteran Research Program Awarded $50,000 Grant
The research team will be assessing 75 veterans participating in 5 different programs or test sites. The participants will not be receiving therapy from therapists in this program – they will be learning to ride and to care for the horses.
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