When wintery weather sets in, many riders put a halt to all horse activities other than rudimentary care, in essence missing a great opportunity to continue training throughout the year. Actually, a fair amount of groundwork can be done...
Horses have a legendary history of helping mankind in all types of weather, proving that they can withstand more than most seasons dish out. However, it is important to take precautionary measures before each season to ensure the health...
Q: I work at a therapeutic riding barn and one of the horses has thrush. He is 25 years old and we are not using him for riding right now. What exactly is thrush, and how can I treat...
Vaccinating
your horse can help keep him healthy and in some cases save his life.
According to the American Association of Equine Practitioners, every
horse should receive “core vaccinations” against...
Q:
My mare is now 30 years old, and I'm starting to worry about her health,
especially going into winter. Everyone tells me that I’ll know when "her time”
is getting close, but HOW will I know? Is there anything I should...
The time to retire a senior horse can become a combination of finances and the horse’s welfare. There are monetary obligations involved in keeping a senior horse with osteoarthritis going. Most seniors will likely require injections of at least...
Are you horse shopping? Then take a moment to consider the benefits of an older horse. Providing it’s trained, serviceably sound and of the right temperament, an older horse allows you to enjoy your time in the saddle without...
Older horses still have a lot to offer a rider, but often they’re discounted as being past their prime. It’s understandable for someone to be wary of a horse whose retirement to greener pastures may not be too far...
Watch the video below and then take the extra credit quiz on equine herpesvirus to earn points for your Club Horse account.Click here to take the extra credit quiz.Return to all course materials.
• Equine Risk-Based VaccinesReading Assignment: Learn about the risk-based vaccinations recommended for some horses based on their location and lifestyle.Chart: See the AAEP guide to risk-based vaccinations.Quiz: Take these 10 questions to test your knowledge on equine vaccines. EXTRA CREDITLearn about...
