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Let me introduce you to a living artifact, the Colonial Spanish Mission Horse. These horses are direct descendants of the horses Spain brought to the New World and were thought to be extinct. In 1990 Robin Collins, owner of Rancho Del Sueno, was asked by the Livestock Conservancy, to take …
The American Endurance Ride Conference (AERC) is making the first step to endurance riding a little easier this fall with their 2015 Fall Special promotion. Beginning now, new members can join for the remainder of the 2015 ride season and all of the 2016 ride season, which runs through November …
Did you remember to shut the lid on your feed barrel this morning? If not, you could be welcoming pests in for a tasty snack. As a horse owner, keeping your horse safe and healthy is a number one priority. Sometimes, just a couple of changes can help keep your …
By Juliet M. Getty, Ph.D. Little known fact: The cecum in a horse has its entrance and exit at the top. And you should pay attention to this because… For digested material to exit, it has to actually defy gravity! To process food, the cecum contracts to push the contents …
For horse owners, optimal equine health is everything. Whether a horse has a rigorous competition schedule, is a working ranch horse or is used for pleasure, day-to-day well-being is a top priority. One of the best ways to help protect a horse and maintain good overall health is to learn …
By Juliet M. Getty, Ph.D. Inflammation. The very word triggers images of pain, redness and swelling. But in the case of injury or infection, acute inflammation is actually a beneficial means of restoring the body to health. Specific cells are called into action to remove the source of injury …
By The Associated Press Follow on Twitter on November 02, 2015 at 1:37 PM, updated November 02, 2015 at 1:42 PM Wild horse advocates are calling for a stop to one of the largest roundups of wild mustangs in Oregon history. According to the U.S. Bureau of Land Management, …
November 2015 Mountain Trail: Building an International Sport Shop Our Holiday Gift Section! How to Treat White Line Disease 5 Keys for Teaching Horsemanship to Children Equine Wellness: The Amazing Equine Eye Trail Savvy: Finding Hope at Haney Meadow Click here to see all Digital Edition Past …
Understanding Common Eye Problems in Horses by Dave Sauter, DVM Horses have more than their fair share of eye problems when compared to other domestic animals. Before reviewing some of the more common problems, here are some fun facts regarding equine eyes: Horses have the largest globe of all …
by Jackie Davenport In the horse show world nothing is static: events develop, new events are added, rules change and rules are added as needed. The relatively recent addition of English riding styles to arena trail or, “English trail” as I call it, is one of these evolutionary steps. English …