Breaking the Strangles Cycle
…horses. Stress, such as long transports, heavy exercise, change in location, introduction to new horses, and other factors, can temporarily weaken a horse’s immune response, making it especially important to…
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Horse & Rider Magazine 2009 Articles Index
…19 “A Wider Show Gate,” (Palomino Horse Breeders Association), YHYL, Sept., pg. 18 “Ride a Better Horse,” (American Stock Horse Association), YHYL, Oct., pg. 20 “The Magic of Morgans,” (Grand…
Trail Riding Regions: Where to Ride Guide
…Trail-Riding Destinations Lazy Horse Ranch, Pearce, (520) 221-0722; anne@lazyhorseranch.com Riding Vacations Arizona Horseback Experience, Tucson; (520) 455-5696; www.horsebackexperience.com Casa de Caballo; Hereford; (520) 803-6692 Hilltop Hideaway Riding Paradise, Chiricahua Mountains;…
When Your Horse Turns Out to Be a Lemon
…horse prior to purchase will not defend a dishonest horse seller being sued under a CPA. Depending on your state’s particular consumer protection act, a horse buyer who has been…
Prevention and Treatment of Respiratory Infections in Horses
…as young horses, aged horses, and debilitated horses, should not be mixed with horses that do a lot of traveling. They may be harboring infectious organisms even if they are…
Put the Horse Before the Horse Cart
…the horse moves around you on a long rope. By staying behind the horse’s withers, you push the horse forward, using the horse’s driving instinct-the same instinct that will eventually…
Recognize the Signs of Equine Neurological Disorders
…doesn’t end badly, and quick action?recognizing signs, getting a diagnosis and starting appropriate treatment?can give your horse the best chance. If you think your horse might have a neurologic problem,…
Winter Care and Feeding
…can contribute to skin irritation and infections. Horse with blanket It is equally important that blankets fit the horse. Many horses develop rubs or sores on the point of their…
TLC for the Senior Horse: 8 Essential Steps
…freely outside. And there’s a social aspect—they’re happier outside in contact with other horses.” If your senior horse can live outdoors, great—but keep in mind: • Horses (old or young) that…
Hitting the Road With Your Horse: Finding the Right Horse Trailer
…and quality of trailer construction (Buying a horse trailer is a big investment), my vehicle’s towing capability (for once, the horse isn’t doing all the work), the legalities of horse…