If you’re concerned about your horse being infected with Potomac horse fever, then utilizing a Potomac horse fever map can help you to identify areas that are at a high risk of this serious health condition. Let’s find out everything you need to know about the Potomac horse fever map! What Is Potomac Horse Fever? Potomac
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Any equestrian vacation, especially one involving long-distance travel, represents a considerable investment of time and money. That’s one reason to go with an established tour provider: They have years of experience in the field, they’ve checked out the local contractors, they provide references on request, and they will help to negotiate disputes with outfitters. That
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Q: Can you outline a simple fitness program I can start with my 8-year-old Quarter Horse gelding? He had limited riding over the winter and I’d like to get him in shape for long three-to-four-hour trail rides, that will include some galloping. Other than being out of shape, my horse is healthy. He is not
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When it comes to horses, they are large and unpredictable creatures! No matter how placid your equine friend is, it is vital that learn to tie them up safely to a hitching rail or post. Remember that you are tying your horse to a very solid and secure object. While we don’t want our horses to break
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Ever seen a horse tied to a hitching rail and thought you’d like to give it a try? We’ve got everything you need to know about building a hitching rail for horses! We’ve got top hitching rail construction tips for you, whether you’re building a hitching post or hitching rail. We’ll also find out the best material
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If you are an equestrian, having soaking boots for horses available to use can be very beneficial to have around. Horse soaking boot are used to help hoof conditions such as abscesses, thrush, bruising and puncture wounds. Hot water and Epsom salt or medication are mixed together and added to the boot to soften the hoof and
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We all know that horses are very strong and able to carry human riders while carrying out various athletic movements. But just how much weight can a draft horse carry? If you’re looking for a horse that can carry more weight, many people suggest that a draft horse is a solution. These larger horses are
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If you are looking at taking on a new horse, you might see some advertised as green or green broke. Let’s take a look at what green broke means and find out if a green broke horse is the right one for you! What Is The Definition Of Green Broke? It will come as no
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As your horse gets older, his graceful figure may give way to a swayback and potbelly, and his joints may get stiff and creaky, but, unlike elderly people and old dogs, he’s not all that likely to lose his eyesight. Horses do undergo age-associated vision changes but rarely to the point of blindness. “We don’t
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You’ll never hear your horse fretting, “Does this saddle pad make me look fat?” But it serves him well if you keep on eye on his figure for him. Fluctuations in weight are generally related to feed intake, but sudden or extreme changes in condition can signal serious disease. Certainly, you can “eyeball” your horse’s
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The Florida Department Agriculture and Consumer Services confirmed a 3-year-old Quarter Horse gelding at an equine clinic in Manatee County, Florida, positive for strangles on July 13. He presented with fever, nasal discharge and urticaria (hives) on July 10 and is currently under quarantine at the clinic. This is the 37th strangles case in Florida in
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On July 13, the California Department of Food and Agriculture confirmed a 6-year-old unvaccinated Arabian cross gelding in Kern County, California, positive for West Nile virus (WNV). He presented with acute recumbency (down and unable to get up), grade 3 out of 5 ataxia (incoordination), hyperesthesia (hypersensitivity to touch and sound), knuckling, and severe abrasions
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