Health: Preventative
from the pages of Trail Rider
Horse Health Checklist
If you're
like most busy trail riders, you rise early, ride, do the chores,
then race off to work or
other commitments. Or, you race home at the end of a grueling day and ride as
long as you can before darkness sets in. Weekends are better, but you're still
anxious to get in as much... | read »
Health: Preventative
from the pages of Trail Rider
Seven Secrets to Hoof Health
You said it
wouldn't happen again, but here you are: Your horse is confined, and your
checkbook is out, as you wait for your farrier to come and fix your horse's
ailing hooves. Meanwhile, you're missing out on another weekend of trail riding.
Could this
scenario be avoided? Yes.... | read »
Health: Preventative
from the pages of Trail Rider
Keeping A Horse Comfortable in the Trailer
This summer, I'll be trailering my
horse for hundreds of miles to trailheads. What can I do to help him overcome
soreness, fatigue and stress on the road and when we arrive at our
destination? Mindy
Bowlen Stillwater, Oklahoma As you
know, long-distance trailering is stressful to your... | read »
Health: Preventative
from the pages of Rodeo
Equine Grooming Guide
Look good,
feel good, do good. The old
saying is about an attitude that speaks to confidence. Although there's an air
of vanity and the possible mistake of placing too much importance on outward
appearances in the statement, there is a truth to it. Who doesn't feel ready to
conquer the... | read »
Health: Preventative
from the pages of Rodeo
The Basics of Medication Administration
In the
course of maintaining a horse we sometimes have to administer medications,
whether it be a routine procedure such as deworming and vaccinations, or a
remedial medication for an ailment. I would like to comment in this issue on my
opinions on both routes of administration, if there's... | read »
Health: Preventative
from the pages of Rodeo
Sore Hock Options
Diagnostic
and Treatment Options for Sore Hocks As demands
on the equine athlete are constantly increased, so are the tolls taken on that
athlete's body. In team roping, one of the most common tolls is lameness in the
hock. The quick bursts of speed, sudden stops and heavy weight being... | read »
QUESTION:
We
travel all over with our horses. For years, we’ve heard about equine distemper,
also known as strangles. Please tell us more about the strangles, how to prevent
it, and what to do about it should one of... | read
