Tag Archives: Horse Care

Breeds, Contributors/Press, Rescue/Protection Sources

Budget Spells Disaster for Wild Horses — Act Now!

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Dear Animal Advocates,
As you may know, Congress is currently trying to pass a federal budget for fiscal year 2011. Unbelievably, although the Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) Wild Horse and Burro Program is widely known to be broken and unsustainable, the House of Representatives has approved increasing its funding.

The BLM plans to use this funding to remove another 10,000 wild horses from public lands next year. If this happens, the population of mustangs warehoused for life in government holding facilities would swell to 45,000 — to the tune of $50 million in taxpayer money. Meanwhile, privately owned herds of cattle are allowed to graze on the same land that was “overcrowded” with wild horses.

We do have a chance to stop this: the Senate is still debating the 2011 federal spending bill, but the deadline to make changes and pass it is midnight on Saturday, December 18.

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Classic Company, Contributors/Press, Hunter/Equitation, Show Jumping

Adequan Newest Grand Prix Sponsor at 2011 Gulf Coast Winter Classics

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Dr. Juan Gamboa & Partizan ©Flashpoint Photography

Gulfport, MS – December 16, 2010 – The Gulf Coast Classic Company is pleased to welcome Adequan (polysulfated glycosminoglycan) as the newest sponsor for the 2011 Winter Classics. “We are excited to continue our support of the Classic Company and the riders and horses that compete at these competitions,” stated Allyn Mann, Sr. Manager of Luitpold Pharmaceuticals, Inc. “Our philosophy is simple: support those who are supporting you.”

“Given the sport our athletes compete in, pairing with Adequan seems the perfect fit for both parties,” Bob Bell, Co-Chair of the Gulf Coast Winter Classics, began. “Arthritis is an inflammation in the joints which at some time will plague many of our beloved equine partners and even our canine friends can suffer the ill effects of Arthritis. Adequan has made such strides in providing relief from the pain associated with this ailment and provided a longer career as well as improved life span.”

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Conferences, Contributors/Press, Events, Rescue/Protection Sources

2011 Homes for Horses Coalition Conference in Orlando, Florida, May 4-7, 2011

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December 16, 2010 – Dear Homes for Horses Coalition Member and Interested Equine Rescues:
It is hard to believe that the Homes for Horses Coalition is preparing to host its 5th annual national conference in Orlando, Florida!  We are sure that this upcoming event will continue to build on the solid foundation you and so many others have helped establish, making the Homes for Horses Coalition the leading horse advocacy coalition in the country.

The Homes for Horses Coalition is unique when it comes to equine advocacy groups.  It is made up of actual horse owners who are involved in all aspects of the horse industry and equine rescues and sanctuaries community caring for and finding good homes for America’s horses.  While there are a few other so-called horse coalitions who talk about horse welfare, none bring the actual hands-on involvement, experience and commitment that make the Homes for Horses Coalition (HHC) one of a kind!  With your continued involvement, we look forward to building on these accomplishments and making a more substantial difference for the horses in 2011!

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Contributors/Press, HITS

Endorsed by Champions, Embraced by Horsemen – The Sanctuary Is the Official Equine Sports Therapy Center for the 2011 HITS Ocala Winter Circuit

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© HITS Staff. The Cold Saltwater Hydrotherapy is one of the many machines used to rehab and condition horses.

OCALA, FL (December 13, 2010) — HITS, Inc. is proud to announce that The Sanctuary Equine Sports Therapy & Rehabilitation Center, one of the premier equine rehabilitation centers in the nation, will sponsor the HITS Ocala Winter Circuit for the third consecutive year.

The Sanctuary is an outstanding facility known for its world-class rehabilitation and conditioning services, and is conveniently located just minutes down the road from HITS Post Time Farm. In addition to being HITS Ocala’s Official Equine Sports Therapy Center, The Sanctuary will also sponsor a new weekly award, The Sanctuary Reserve, and will be the Official Host of the For the Love of Your Horse Event this upcoming show season!

The HITS Ocala Winter Circuit will begin Wednesday, January 19, for two consecutive weeks of unrated competition. The AA-rated, six-week circuit begins Tuesday, February 8, and will culminate on Sunday, March 20, highlighted by the $100,000 DeLuca Toyota Tundra Grand Prix, presented by Great American Insurance Group. High-Performance on the road to the Pfizer $1 Million Grand Prix will have 14 qualifiers to get on-board the Eligible Rider Rankings and five Devoucoux Hunter Prix qualifiers for the inaugural $500,000 HITS 3’3” Hunter Prix Final, which will take place the same weekend as the Pfizer Million at HITS-on-the-Hudson in Saugerties, New York, September 10-11.

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Contributors/Press, Disciplines, Media/Radio/TV Sources, Show Jumping

Jumping Radio Show Episode 40 by Back on Track – Grand Prix Show Jumper Charlie Jayne

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Brianne Goutal makes her debut as co-host and we welcome Charlie Jayne to the show. Dr Tania Cubitt is also back with our series of nutritional tips. All here on this week’s episode.

Jumping Radio Episode 40 – Show Notes and Links:

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*Featured/Spotlights, Contributors/Press, Diana de Rosa

Tip of the Week – On the Road Again

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For an animal whose survival instinct is “fight or flight,” how unnatural is it for a horse to walk into a small, noisy, unstable, metal box with no escape route?  Yet we expect them to walk into a trailer and travel hundreds of miles while eating, drinking, sleeping, and eliminating in a rolling death trap.

Once they arrive in a new environment they are then expected to perform.  This is MAJOR STRESS!   When horses are in a “fight or flight” state their gut motility decreases and blood is diverted to muscles to run or fight.  This can lead to colic.  Stress causes an increase in the chemical Cortisol which lowers the immune system function.

Here are some tips to consider that may help your horse deal with traveling:

  • Get them used to loading/standing in the trailer at home (hitched).  Then start taking frequent short trips with positive reinforcement at the end (cookies).
  • Start using products to help the GI tract (probiotics) and the immune system (transfer factors) prior to travel.
  • Some vets recommend administering mineral oil before travel to help prevent impactions.
  • Bring a supply of hay, feed, and water that the horse is used to.
  • Use natural products that don’t have negative side effects to help them relax such as essential oils.
  • Make rest stops as needed where the horse can safely get out and move around.
  • Avoid traveling during the hottest part of the day and be aware of traffic and weather conditions ahead of time.

This tip was brought to you by John J. Hanover, DVM and KAM Animal Services, home of “Cookies with a Clue” and KAM’s “Equine Learning Circle” (KELC) FREE webinars, which will take place twice a month from January through June of 2011.  Go to www.kamanimalservices.com to sign up for these webinars.  The KELC FREE webinar will conclude with a question and answer session, so be ready with your nutrition questions.  Stress Busters is the cookie that will help keep your horse calm for that trailer ride.  Just a handful is all it takes.  Order them at http://www.kamanimalservices.com/cookies/index.php.

Breeds, Contributors/Press, Wild Horse Sources

A New Years Message on Behalf of Cloud & the Mustangs

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Climbs High

Dear Friends of Cloud and his family and all of America’s Wild Horses;
Winter arrived with a fury in Cloud’s Montana home. When Makendra Silverman, intern Lindsey Kasl, and I arrived in early December the mountain was cloaked in white from top to bottom. The snow-clogged road onto Sykes Ridge was impassable. Even the paved highway in the Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area was challenging. Beautiful wild horses and Bighorn sheep roamed near the edge of the Bighorn Canyon.

Just inside the boundary of the horse range, near Crooked Creek, we spent time with the stocky bay colt I named Climbs High and his family. I was able to photograph Climbs High at the base of a high hill when he was a few minutes old this past May.

Even before the colt was dry, he followed his mother to the top of, not just one high hill, but two! Hence his name. I am amazed at the toughness of these newborns and the fitness of all the horses, despite sparse desert rations.

Read more> http://www.horsesinthesouth.com/article/article_detail.aspx?id=12692

*Featured/Spotlights, Community/Charity, Disciplines, Training/Clinics

Diamond D Boarding Stables in Jacksonville Florida – Horse boarding, trails, large pasture turnout at reasonable prices.

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Diamond D Boarding Stables in Jacksonville, FL
Diamond D Boarding Stables in Jacksonville, FL

Diamond D Stables

Horse boarding, trails, large pasture turnout at reasonable prices.

5901 Solomon Rd
Jacksonville, FL 32234
Phone: (904) 289-9518

Very close to the Jacksonville Equestrian Center.

One of the best places to board your horse in the Jacksonville, Florida area!

Good care at reasonable prices. Please call for current rate.

We provide the following:

  • Meals, twice a day
  • Daily turnout onto pasture
  • Coastal Bermuda hay in stalls at night
  • Stalls cleaned Monday – Friday
  • Covered wash and clip racks
  • 3 Lighted riding arenas, including oval, jumping/obstacle paddock, and small-scale dressage arena with mirrors
  • Miles of trails with direct access to Jennings State Forest
  • Tack rooms convenient to your horse’s stall
  • Multiple horse discount
  • Supplements: If you pre-package, we will put in feed at no additional cost.

Gallery of images from Diamond D Stables (please view with PicLens function):

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Stall Description:

All stalls have a feed trough, automatic waterer, and an outlet for a fan. You may add salt blocks, other supplement holders, or stall toys.

Equine Care:

Barn manager lives on-site for 24-hour equine supervision.

Instructors:

Western riding and horse training provided by local favorite, Cathy Melton.

Dressage instruction provided by nationally recognized trainer, Greta Wrigley, once a month.

Other Services:

On-site Farrier services are provided by Larry Lafollette each Monday. No holding fees.

Barn Vet is Dr. Tammy Jordan. Vaccinations are required twice a year per state vet guidelines.

Equine chiropractor, Charlie Baillie, comes every 6 – 8 weeks if needed.

Equine massage therapist available each week by appointment.

Sale or Lease:

Several horses usually available for sale or lease. Call for more information.

Contributors/Press, Events, Webinars

Free Equine Wellness Webinar December 6 Presented by the KAM Equine Learning Circle

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Reminder for Monday December 6 – Tell Us What You Want to Know – Space is limited – Reserve your Webinar seat now! Join the first FREE webinar on December 6th at 7pm CST and participate in an “all around” Equine Wellness session that allows you to submit your questions and top picks of topics to be covered in the upcoming webinar series starting in early 2011.

Would you like to learn more about what can be done to help your horse with ulcers, EMS/IR, lameness, hives, colic, allergies, back pain, hoof problems, arthritis and so on? Do you struggle to determine the best nutrition for your horses and become completely overwhelmed by the vast array of feeds and supplements available? What about issues like conditioning, saddle fitting, shoeing, dehydration, long travel, legal use of supplements, teeth floating and the many other questions you need answered.

Starting January 10th, every other Monday night at 7pm CST, KAM Animal Services along with staff Veterinarian Dr. John Hanover and guest experts will hold an educational webinar on various equine health topics that are important to anyone owning and caring for horses. These will be MUST KNOW webinars!

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Contributors/Press, Diana de Rosa

Tip of the Week: Stall Rest = Equine Jail

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All too often an injury or surgery requires a horse to be put on “stall rest” to promote healing and/or prevent further damage. Horses were designed to be herd animals while walking and grazing for 20 hours a day.  It should be no surprise the stress and problems stall rest can lead to.

Vices, such as cribbing and stall weaving, may develop to relieve boredom.  The lack of exercise can lead to circulation problems (swollen legs and poor blood flow to the hooves), digestive problems (colic), and weight gain.  Some horses build up so much energy they “explode” in the stall or when taken out for a walk.

Here are some tips to help:

  • Reduce their feed, especially “hot” grains, and control their calories.
  • Feed hay in a net or manger to slow down their eating.  This helps prevent boredom, weight gain and colic.
  • Provide extra bedding and water.
  • Monitor the ventilation and temperature.
  • Supply toys or a pet, such as a goat, to keep them busy.
  • Rotate other horses to stay in for company.
  • Take them for many walks daily if allowed.
  • Use leg wraps and products (oral and topical) to help with any swelling.
  • Consider calming agents, such as essential oils, herbs, Stress Busters cookies, and drugs if needed.

This tip was brought to you by John J. Hanover, DVM and KAM Animal Services, home of KAM’s “Equine Learning Circle” (KELC) FREE webinars, which will take place twice a month from January through June of 2011.  To kick things off KAM will have a networking webinar on December 6th at 7pm CST.  Go to www.kamanimalservices.com to sign up for this webinar.  The KELC FREE webinar will conclude with a question and answer session, so be ready with your nutrition questions.