The lung disease has no FDA approved treatments and is killing horses, including thoroughbred horses, and other domestic animals, just as it’s claiming an increasing number of human lives. The scientists are hoping the animals will hold a key to finding desperately needed treatments faster for both.

Friday, April 25- 11:30-12:45- Secrets to Getting Lift Out of Your Performance Horse for Western Pleasure, Horsemanship, Trail, or Hunter Under Saddle- Morand Arena
Friday, April 25- 1:15-2:30- How to Groom For the Show Ring- Round Pen

There are a few bullet points to remember to comply with GR 414:
– No horses or ponies may be injected within twelve hours of competing.
– There are only three exceptions to this rule: therapeutic fluids, antibiotics, and Dexamethasone (for the treatment of hives).

Her presentation will focus on some of the most common tendon injuries in athletic horses, which include injuries to the superficial and deep digital flexor tendons.

National Pet Week is May 4-10 and it’s the perfect time to show your pet some love with the gift of good health.

“While waiting, your first inclination is to open up the trailer and go in to help your horse, but that’s an action that can get both you and your horse killed. An open door is an invitation for it to try and escape.

Two out of three non-racing competitive horses suffer from stomach ulcers.1 “Competing horses are particularly susceptible to equine stomach ulcers,” says Green. “All the activities associated with competing, including training, traveling, stall confinement and changes in environment can cause stress, which can lead to the development of ulcers.”2

These programs are administrated by the USDA Farm Service Administration and compensate livestock producers, including horse breeding farms and ranches, for the loss of animals from natural disasters and diseases, and help producers who have lost grazing land from drought pay for feed.

aims to help combat the high number of equestrian incidents, including those that go unrecorded.