Horse Ranch Tractor Equipment

…power washers are good for disinfecting stalls but again are something only a breeding farm or busy boarding stable might want to have on hand. These items are probably more…

Winter Blanket Care

…and cold water is also a struggle. Cold water doesn’t kill bacteria and fungi, while disinfecting heat can damage waterproofing and cause fabric and strap shrinkage. A warm-water wash followed…

Florida EHV-1 Outbreak Update

…baths to disinfecting outer foot wear and wash hands. Washing hands with soap and water or using a dry disinfectant after handling each horse. Minimizing the use of shared equipment….

Polo Community Updated on EHV-1 Outbreak

…hands and disinfecting the boots, bridles and other equipment that come in contact with any horse. Polo club managers announced facility starting dates. Phil Heatley of Outback Polo announced that…

Top 5 First-Aid Kit Items

…cleansing. Betadine scrub, or another wound-disinfecting scrub made with povidone (?tamed?) iodine is a good choice, although some horses may be sensitive to it. A two percent chlorhexidine-based scrub is…

Postcard: 2015 USEF Annual Meeting

…with other horses, and asking visitors not to touch him, to staying away from common grazing areas and disinfecting any equipment that has to be shared among horses. As always,…