Dihydrogen monoxide is colorless, odorless, tasteless, and kills uncounted thousands every year. My mule Cocoa knows this and has consistently refused to get anywhere near the stuff. Unfortunately, her job description requires her to frequently cross bodies of the substance. Dihydrogen (H2) monoxide (O) is of course water, and water … Read More
Article by Celeste Leilani with Kim Roe When Celeste Leilani of Wild Magic LLC was introduced to equine bodywork ten years ago, she was quite the skeptic. That soon changed. Celeste grew up as a competitive rider-turned-trainer in a culture where equine bodywork was never done, much less talked about. But the results from that first session a decade ago changed her skepticism to … Read More
Q: I have a mare that has a lot more go than anything else. After riding for 30 or so minutes, she calms down some, but is still a fast walker. When going through trails, she doesn’t slow down to take the time to take the best path. I don’t … Read More
Source: California Department of Food and Agriculture Number Confirmed: 1; Age: 1; Gender: Mare; Breed: Thoroughbred (TB); Onset of Clinical Signs: 9/16/2020; Clinical Signs: Ataxia, Depression, Leaning, Reluctant to move, Painful to palpation of distal neck; Confirmation Date: 9/21/2020; Horse Status: Affected And Alive; Vaccination Status: Vaccinated; Notes: For more information about WNV go to https://aaep.org/sites/default/files/Documents/Outside%20Linked%20Documents/DiseaseFactsheet_WNV.pdf; All information is sourced from http://equinediseasecc.org/alerts/outbreaks
Source: Washington State Department of Agriculture King County Number Confirmed: 1; Notes: A private facility in King County is under a voluntary quarantine after a horse has tested positive for Equine Influenza.; Spokane County Number Confirmed: 1; Notes: A private facility in Spokane County is under a voluntary quarantine after … Read More
Smoke from wildfires in the West had made its way to the East Coast of America and has hit Europe. Speculation that it will circumnavigate the globe is sadly realistic. That smoke is as bad for horses’ health as it is for people. Here’s a primer on smoke and tips … Read More
Source: California Department of Food and Agriculture Stanislaus County Number Confirmed: 1; Age: 1; Gender: Gelding; Breed: Quarter Horse (QH); Onset of Clinical Signs: 8/23/2020; Clinical Signs: Ataxia, Falling Over, Mildly febrile; Confirmation Date: 9/3/2020; Horse Status: Affected And Alive; Vaccination Status: Status Unknown; Butte County Number Confirmed: 1; Age: … Read More
A new American Farriers Journal survey is asking horse owners to share the reasons that they might have had for changing farriers. The goal is to help hoof-care professionals work more effectively with horse owners, trainers and riders. Horse owners will need less than 10 minutes to share their … Read More
Does the pandemic have you feeling stuck in your riding? Do you long for some one-on-one feedback on your training? Do you have a training issue you can’t resolve and don’t know where to turn for help? If all the canceled clinics, lessons, shows, and fairs are getting you down, … Read More
As the source of 50 to 90 percent of a normal, healthy horse’s nutritional needs, hay warrants careful consideration. Yet, there is a lot of confusion over what, exactly, defines “good” hay. Nutrient content and cleanliness are distinct traits often presumptively and wrongly lumped together. “People need to be more … Read More
