Warm Weather Horse Deworming Strategies
…problems that come from dangerous parasites, Pfizer experts say. QUEST and QUEST Plus control a broad spectrum of parasites, including large and small strongyles (including the encysted form of small…
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Get the Canter You Want
…transitions, speed control, good stops, hip and shoulder control, collection, and correct head elevation. That may sound like a tall order, but these aren’t difficult lessons. And they’re things your…
Think Ahead of Your Horse
…the dog off the leash and still have control, any more than the reactive rider can give his horse the reins and expect to have control when he needs it….
Trick Training: Make it All Click
…blown your stimulus control. Stimulus Control What is the difference between a trick and a nuisance behavior? Stimulus control. With the clicker, it’s easy to turn behaviors “on.” Cues give…
Prioritize Problems
…Foot Speed Once you can move the feet and control the direction, the next priority is to control the speed of the feet. In our example, your horse wants to…
Plan Treatments And Time For Lay-Ups
…problems. STALL TIME: 1 to 2 weeks or until inflammation controlled. PADDOCK TIME: After 1 to 2 weeks. WALKING: Begin 3 days after intra-articular injection or when acute inflammation controlled….
Spring Prevention: West Nile Virus And Parasites
…an unknown deworming history or those with a heavy parasite load. Strong dewormers may cause a massive die-off of parasites, which can lead to an impaction and colic. Dr. Wagner…
Controlled Grazing Maximizes Pasture
…The combination of mowing and controlled grazing helps control the brush that crops up in odd areas of your pastures. Dragging breaks up the manure, exposing parasites to the elements…
Get Control of Horse Arena Dust
…cost roughly $1,200; a maintenance application a year later would run about half that much. Additional Options Arena dust control is a tiny aspect of the enormous dust-control industry, and…
Steer the Equine Tail
…Horse, being able to specifically control your horse’s hindquarters separately from whatever else his body may be doing improves your stops, directional control, speed control, lightness, and quickness of response…