Bulletin Board: 05/01
…include footbaths and disinfecting horses. Any equipment accompanying horses into the United States will be confiscated and burned or disinfected. Therefore, horses shipped from Europe should bring with them only…
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How to Organize a Dressage Clinic
…from responsibility for any injury or damage to people, horses and equipment. Most boarding barns have waivers that you will be asked to use. 5. If you are going to…
The Roots of College Riding
…a year, and 46 of them are horse events.” This fall, the Tennessee Miller Coliseum hosted more than 900 horses during the American Quarter Horse Association East Novice Championships. “What…
LEDs Shed New Light On Therapy Options
…any obvious painful/avoidance reaction from the horse. However, many horses did appear to “feel” the treatments, as evidenced by looking around, ear pinning, tail swishing, etc. Pain relief resulting from…
Ask Horse Journal: 04/99
…wraps between horses. Everyone knows “grunge” skin problems can spread from horse to horse. Be vigilant about not using equipment from affected horses on any other animal. This includes grooming…
Here’s How To Choose The Right Body Protector For You
…that they’re wearing something that will really protect them if they fall off. We at the Horse Journal aren’t able to test body protectors for their protective abilities, so we…
Skin Is Vulnerable To Attack In Hot Weather
…don’t forget the face and around the ears. • If the horse tends to have long fetlock hairs, keep them trimmed back. In fact, horses prone to skin problems on…
10 Quick Ideas To Help Get Your Barn Organized
…you get and stay organized around your barn. Credit: Photos.com Whether the herd in your care consists of a dozen horses or a dozen dozen horses, those horses (and their…
Lice!
…carry lice from one horse to another. Use separate equipment for the infested horse(s), and store that equipment well away from other brushes, pads, etc. Use latex gloves when working…
Walk Away From DubiousUsed Tack
…an already costly sport is to buy secondhand equipment, watching closely for safety and quality. Saddles are the No. 1 used-tack choice. By buying used, riders can often afford brands…