On February 24, 2022, Russia launched a full-scale attack on Ukraine. Since then, according to Forbes, over four thousand Ukrainians have died from Russian bombs and machine guns while over seven million Ukrainians have become refugees fleeing to other countries. However, it’s not only humans who have been affected by the tragedy. Before the war,
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You may recall the movie Erin Brockovich, where the carcinogenic chemical hexavalent chromium was of extreme concern. Chromium is a chemical element (atomic number 24) that is primarily used in making stainless steel. It has several different isotopes, meaning they share the same number of protons, but different number of neutrons. There are also several valences of this atom
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In this article, we will be concentrating on the basic concept of ‘throughness’, and establishing this concept in the early stages of training. Firstly, the aims and objectives of the Preliminary level are to get the horses willing to work forward in all paces, using all muscles in their body in a loose and elastic way. To
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Nail your first halt A good first impression goes a long way in any aspect of life, but so too in Dressage. A super first halt can mean the difference between having to start straight away fighting for those points to push your score back up, or it could be the benchmark to begin your
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The Washington State Veterinarian’s Office confirmed on June 4 that a horse at a boarding facility in Spokane County, Washington, tested positive for strangles. One other horse on the property was exposed. The horse is under private veterinary care, and biosecurity measures have been implemented. EDCC Health Watch is an Equine Network marketing program that
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On June 6, a 7-year-old Holsteiner mare in San Mateo County, California, tested positive for equine herpesvirus myeloencephalopathy (EHM, the neurologic form of equine herpesvirus type 1). She was referred to a veterinary hospital after developing a fever and mild neurologic signs and is currently isolated and quarantined. The mare participated at an event in
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Q: My 9-year-old gelding has a habit that seems to be getting worse instead of better. I have regular instruction—dressage basics with some jumping. But when I ask my horse to accept more contact, he hangs his tongue out of the right side of his mouth. The more contact I take, the more he sticks his
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If you’re trying to find a new friend for your horse, you might be wondering what is the best type of goat for horse companion. Let’s find out everything you need to know about keeping goats with horses, and the best types of goats to get! All horses should live with another animal, preferably a horse
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Horses Sleep Standing Up Daniel Valla Frps / Getty ImagesYes, horses can sleep standing up! They sleep laying down too. Learn all about the sleeping habits of horses. Horses must lie down to achieve a full restorative sleep cycle for a minimum of 30 minutes per day to avoid sleep deprivation. There are many factors that influence
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A competitor who says he or she has no pre-competition jitters either isn’t being honest with you or themselves. From the winningest riders to the greenest beginners, we care about our performances, and therefore we’ll feel anxious or nervous from time to time. We asked some experienced competitors—non pros and professionals from different disciplines—how they handle pre-show
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Horse racing has a long and rich history, being one of the most popular sports in the world. So, you may wonder, when do racehorses retire? In most cases, the career of a racehorse will only last a few years. Horse racing is a multi-billion dollar industry, with races all across the world. Every year, thousands
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Exhausted horse syndrome refers to a range of metabolic and physiologic conditions that may occur when horses become fatigued. Affected horses may display a decrease in energy, appetite or appear stiff and weak. In serious cases, cardiac arrhythmias, shock, muscle damage, colic and diarrhea may develop. Horses that are under-conditioned, performing in endurance events or
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