Feeding Round Bales to Horses
As fall draws closer, many horse owners are busy securing their fall and winter hay supply. If you are considering purchasing round bales for your equine companions—due to their cost-effectiveness …
West Nile Virus in Malheur County
Source: State Veterinarian Number Confirmed: 1; Number Suspected: 1; Number Exposed: 20; Horse 1: Age: 3; Gender: Gelding; Breed: Quarter Horse (QH); Usage: Pleasure Riding; Onset of Clinical Signs: 8/13/2024; Clinical Signs: Ataxia …
Equine Influenza in Washington County
Source: Attending veterinarian Number Confirmed: 1; Number Suspected: 2; Number Exposed: 6; Facility Type: Boarding Facility; Horse 1: Age: 24; Gender: Mare; Breed: Warmblood (WB); Usage: Horse Show; Onset of Clinical Signs: 8/14/2024; Clinical …
Updated Internal Parasite Control Guidelines
The AAEP has issued revised Internal Parasite Control Guidelines to help minimize the risk of parasitic disease and maintain the effectiveness of current drugs for as long as possible by …
A Great Farrier is a Horse Owner’s Best Friend
Ellie kicked Alex. It was a stark reminder of my oversight. I hadn’t upheld my end of the bargain and had neglected to train her appropriately. That was a few …
“Cool” Hot Weather Tips
The notion that a hot, recently exercised horse needs to walk until they are completely cooled off is a myth. A 2020 study found that out of the five methods …
Bug season is here
Besides being very irritating, it’s important to remember that some of these insects can spread infection and disease to your horse (and, in some cases, to you as well). Therefore, …
Beneath the Saddle: How Your Horse’s Carrying System Works
When advancing into higher levels of horsemanship, you may seek to understand the complex system that enables your horse to perform optimally. The horse’s carrying system is designed to support …
Small Farm Makeover: Fencing Horse Properties
Keep Your Equines Safe and Where They Belong Few things are more important on a horse property than good fencing. Well-constructed, safe, effective fences give you the peace of mind …
Reducing Gastric Ulcers
Remember when your parents used to tell you to wait 30 minutes after eating before going for a swim? Unlike us, horses can actually benefit from eating forage before they …