tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-75573668584236763882024-03-05T14:58:52.413-08:00New Horse OwnersAn ever expanding resource for horse lovers especially those new to or thinking about horse ownershipNew Horse Ownerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02208249704873662093noreply@blogger.comBlogger42125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7557366858423676388.post-43824854557794388052012-10-14T14:25:00.001-07:002012-10-14T14:25:48.001-07:00The horse's digestion - video<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This "3D Horse Digestion Guide" made for Purina Mills TV shows the detail of how a horse breaks down its food and the process of digestion. Understanding the horse's digestive system will really help you to understand the importance of the rules of feeding.New Horse Ownerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02208249704873662093noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7557366858423676388.post-16562948365271777312012-02-22T14:46:00.000-08:002012-02-22T14:46:54.238-08:00Horse Addiction Disorder<div class="entry-content" style="color: #0c343d; font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;"> <div class="entry-body"> HAD (Horse Addiction Disorder) refers to the psychological dependence on equines.<br />
Unfortunately there is no known cure for this condition as deprivation is likely to lead to the sufferers actively seeking and/or approaching random equines. Not only could this pose potential dangers to the individual, but this behaviour inevitably reinforces the sufferer’s obsession with horses. In other words it's a vicious circle! HAD sufferers should be permitted their equine time despite the negative consequences which include: significantly reduced social hours with non horsey people, decreased regard for personal appearance and the strong possibility of their obsession causing poverty.<br />
HAD sufferers are generally happy people, in fact all of them will tell you they don't suffer from this condition, they survive because of it!<br />
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Click the above link to read the British Equine Veterinary Association Trust pdf written by Rachel Murray MA VetMB MS PHD Dip ACVS ECVS MRCVS of the Animal Health Trust Newmarket.<br />
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Contents:<br />
Responsiblities to the horse: Nutrition & shelter<br />
Contentment<br />
Health<br />
Safety<br />
Use<br />
Euthansia<br />
Responsiblities to others.<br />
Responsiblities to the environment<br />
SummaryNew Horse Ownerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02208249704873662093noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7557366858423676388.post-40944648907003952552011-12-24T23:20:00.000-08:002011-12-24T23:20:23.170-08:00Happy ChristmasHope your Christmas wishes come true<br />
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<iframe width="420" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/RCvdEn-V5qo" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>New Horse Ownerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02208249704873662093noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7557366858423676388.post-84059529940192763992011-12-19T16:01:00.000-08:002011-12-19T16:01:07.183-08:00Kam Tip of the Week<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihfuXN_YB4tBIE7OZsU-sDMfBzQE6iJWeaXJSl2EypQ5P3bbiex1EjjyDOxi1PwQv-PkMl1XTleHhwel-B_7WLX2oxysZXE6_EEvR6amarirSkUZkfz06QbiNTKVPF8Okjot1PJk9DWkg/s1600/Screen-shot-2011-12-11-at-10.05.39-AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihfuXN_YB4tBIE7OZsU-sDMfBzQE6iJWeaXJSl2EypQ5P3bbiex1EjjyDOxi1PwQv-PkMl1XTleHhwel-B_7WLX2oxysZXE6_EEvR6amarirSkUZkfz06QbiNTKVPF8Okjot1PJk9DWkg/s320/Screen-shot-2011-12-11-at-10.05.39-AM.png" width="300" /></a></div>Here is a great resource from <a href="http://www.kamanimalservices.com/tips/index.php" target="_blank">Kam Animal Services</a>. Their Tips of the Week give you snippets of useful information.<br />
<i>Found via <a href="http://horseandman.com/page/2/" target="_blank">Horse and Man</a></i>New Horse Ownerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02208249704873662093noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7557366858423676388.post-885925459854465592011-12-19T15:46:00.000-08:002011-12-19T15:46:44.081-08:00Horse Yoga<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhg432fzXacVksb4DnGXySsp5SlleJFFPsqWidSfyCLRduSn7qcKYi_7XioQMLr7vUlqmpBJHxTRrfc0OSwao77rhR0s4JgddS3UEpmCX-kVE94WxJFlMXhw5HtRzj0CSMZUqdB5bPeXBE/s1600/article-2034410-0DBBA3AE00000578-694_634x472.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="238" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhg432fzXacVksb4DnGXySsp5SlleJFFPsqWidSfyCLRduSn7qcKYi_7XioQMLr7vUlqmpBJHxTRrfc0OSwao77rhR0s4JgddS3UEpmCX-kVE94WxJFlMXhw5HtRzj0CSMZUqdB5bPeXBE/s320/article-2034410-0DBBA3AE00000578-694_634x472.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Interesting article from Mail Online about Linda Gaunti and her Arab Lewis doing yoga together, take a look at the article<br />
h<a href="ttp://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2034410/Lewis-Egyptian-Arabian-horse-Still-competing-old-age-beating-stiffness-joints--doing-YOGA.html">ttp://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2034410/Lewis-Egyptian-Arabian-horse-Still-competing-old-age-beating-stiffness-joints--doing-YOGA.html</a><br />
and be sure to read the comments.<br />
What do you think, yoga or carrot stretches, learned or copied?New Horse Ownerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02208249704873662093noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7557366858423676388.post-55392086251245514422011-12-04T15:27:00.000-08:002011-12-04T15:29:34.693-08:00Haynet<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjz_WSzUdBMtqPwcebJCFjidh2uqGT73ZMulTtqDTILqaJQHAcXJ2T7_apBbBuaVQ9HVGFLGg4TGNOlllEDiz6wjGUxxBhSeqXPTEzDrfZFlq4r6acM7jweVtO9lePJCJpycn6_frdl5cM/s1600/hay-net-badge.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" dda="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjz_WSzUdBMtqPwcebJCFjidh2uqGT73ZMulTtqDTILqaJQHAcXJ2T7_apBbBuaVQ9HVGFLGg4TGNOlllEDiz6wjGUxxBhSeqXPTEzDrfZFlq4r6acM7jweVtO9lePJCJpycn6_frdl5cM/s1600/hay-net-badge.jpg" /></a></div>Have you discovered Haynet yet? <br />
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<span style="color: maroon;"><em><span style="color: black;">Haynet is a brand new social friendly blogging network where we aim to bring together the best equine and country life bloggers around. There are many funny and inspirational horse owners and riders who are also talented bloggers, many of whom havent really been heard. Whether you’re a seasoned writer or a plucky newbie, we’re here to help you blog better through our network.</span></em></span><br />
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<span style="color: maroon;"><span style="color: black;">Haynet is a new UK-based site that already has over 400 members. It provides a central location for horse blogs, includes a forum, categorization of blogs, and direct links to individual blog sites. And there's an “Agony Aunt” who'll answer your schooling problems so if you haven't joined already pop over now to <a href="http://hay-net.co.uk/">http://hay-net.co.uk/</a> and join now.</span></span>New Horse Ownerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02208249704873662093noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7557366858423676388.post-11940268615376405292011-11-23T15:27:00.000-08:002011-11-23T15:27:41.986-08:00Keep Your Horse Healthy - Free Disease Prevention Pack from World Horse Welfare<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiH7F1EOjuFasiPC3d2JFGTOzGCrPCN0s2MpZeffPWCb3OHJRuVSOUWIrzZpND-KtJXBTDfaYZS6_R3HuNH725RBNKatLfJVU31bF4T4MBRxOntFba5Nvq4dAGEHY2S6Go8ctoDGNNgG10/s1600/world-horse-welfare-keep-your-horse-healthy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" hda="true" height="320px" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiH7F1EOjuFasiPC3d2JFGTOzGCrPCN0s2MpZeffPWCb3OHJRuVSOUWIrzZpND-KtJXBTDfaYZS6_R3HuNH725RBNKatLfJVU31bF4T4MBRxOntFba5Nvq4dAGEHY2S6Go8ctoDGNNgG10/s320/world-horse-welfare-keep-your-horse-healthy.jpg" width="221px" /></a></div><strong>Last year, the UK horse industry was given a reminder of the increasing threat from infectious disease when Equine Infectious Anaemia was diagnosed in three locations in England for the first time since 1976. The first case occurred in Wiltshire in January, followed by cases in Northumberland and Devon in September. </strong><br />
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It has never been so important to minimise the risk of serious and contagious diseases from entering or spreading across the country. An outbreak of disease could be catastrophic for the equestrian industry as well as threatening the welfare of horses in general.<br />
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Some worrying findings from our 2009 Livery Yard Survey suggest that many people are not aware of the risks or what preventative action should be taken:<br />
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• 61% of stables were not cleaned out between occupants<br />
• 48% said there were no isolation facilities<br />
• 38% said there were no procedures to exclude horses with disease<br />
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To help UK horse owners protect their horses against the ever-present and increasing threat from a number of infectious diseases, we launched a free disease prevention information pack last summer.<strong><em> Keep Your Horse Healthy</em></strong> aims to highlight the need for every horse owner to be aware of diseases such as EIA, Strangles and Flu, and offers simple steps to help protect against their entry and spread.<br />
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So far, more than 2,000 copies of the pack have been requested and we've had some fantastic feedback from experts in the field. To request your copy, please <a href="http://www.worldhorsewelfare.org/information/diseasepack" target="_blank" title="Disease Prevention Pack Request Form">click here to complete our online request form</a> or call the Campaigns Team on 01953 497232.<br />
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Our Chief Executive, Roly Owers, comments: <em>“The pack has been created to give horse owners and keepers practical advice as to how they can minimise the incursion and spread of disease. Simple, everyday actions such as good hygiene, avoiding mixing with unfamiliar horses, and maintaining good routine health care are essential in the fight against disease.</em><br />
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<em>“Our research has shown that we as an industry are not addressing the current risk of disease. With the growing popularity of horse riding, climate change and the ever-increasing movement of horses, both within the UK and overseas, the threat of disease is on the increase. We're extremely concerned that if we as a horse owning nation do not act now we will have an epidemic situation on our hands. Education is vital to protect our horses. Every horse owner has an obligation not only to their own horse, but to the horses in their yard and across the country.”</em>New Horse Ownerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02208249704873662093noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7557366858423676388.post-8637378369882943692011-11-16T01:52:00.000-08:002011-11-16T01:53:22.821-08:00Horses being abandoned in the UK392 cases of abandoned horses have been reported to Redwings, the largest horse sanctuary in the UK so far this year, they estimate that the total for 2011 will be in the region of 460 as compared to 160 in 2009.<br />
Abandonment is not the answer, warns Redwings, nor are charities an easy solution.<br />
“Abandoning your horse does not necessarily mean it will have a happy ending at a charity or sanctuary because we simply cannot accommodate them all,” comments Senior Welfare Officer Rachel Angell. “We are using all of our limited resources to ‘fire fight’ the number of welfare cases that involve advanced suffering, these have to remain a priority. A charity is unfortunately not the instant answer, as many are already stretched to the limit.”<br />
“Sadly while many abandonments are the result of dealers and breeders leaving their unwanted stock on a public road or on council or privately owned land we also suspect that some of the abandoned animals are the result of inexperienced people ridding themselves of an expensive problem,” explains Rachel.<br />
Redwings wishes to send out two strong messages: that breeders should think carefully before producing foals and that people stop and think carefully before taking on the cost and responsibility of an equine.<br />
“Abandoning a horse or pony is not only illegal but is extremely cruel”, concludes Rachel. “It is not in any way caring as it puts the animal through a stressful ordeal with very little chance of a good outcome.”<br />
Anyone struggling to care for their horse is welcome to call Redwings Horse Sanctuary for free advice on 01508 481008 or read information about abandonment, including what to do if a horse has been abandoned on your land, see <a href="http://www.redwings.org.uk/welfare/advice-and-information/abandonment/"><span style="color: black;">www.redwings.org.uk/welfare/advice-and-information/abandonment/</span></a>.New Horse Ownerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02208249704873662093noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7557366858423676388.post-42847226471096966172011-11-06T01:57:00.000-07:002011-11-06T01:57:35.100-07:00How to work out your horses 's body condition score<div style="text-align: center;">What's your horse's body condition score?</div><div style="text-align: center;">Is he / she too fat or too thin?</div><div style="text-align: center;">How do you tell?</div><div style="text-align: center;">Here is a very helpful video that explains how to access your horse's body condition score:</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.thehorse.com/Video.aspx?n=whats-your-horses-body-condition-score&vID=499&src=RC">What's your horse's body condition score?</a></div>New Horse Ownerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02208249704873662093noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7557366858423676388.post-50684718479031233492011-11-04T15:43:00.000-07:002011-11-04T15:43:39.976-07:00Just a quick reminder about fireworks and equines<div class="entry-body">As we all know animals are terrified of fireworks and this includes most horses so extra care needs to be taken at times when people are more likely to be having firework displays such as Guy Fawkes and New Year.<br />
Forewarned is forearmed, so keep an eye out in the local press etc for advertisements for firework displays in your area. If you know your horse is very scared of fireworks you might consider sedation, your vet will be able to supply Sedalin which will help to keep your horse calm. Also if you know there is to be a firework display near you you can arrange to stay with the horse while it is going on.<br />
Generally we wouldn't advise that you change your horses routine as this will only cause additional stress. If your horse is stabled an extra thick bed well banked around the sides will help prevent injury or casting, remember to check carefully for anything that the horse could injure itself on. If your horse is out at grass make especially sure that fences and gates are in good repair.<br />
It's always worth talking to the organizers of firework displays or parties to warn them that there are horses in the area and to ask them to enusre that the fireworks are set off in the opposite direction to the horses.<br />
Make sure that you have a fire procedure in place and the telephone numbers of the fire brigade and your vet to hand. Also check you have third party liability insurance, if your horse does get out and causes damage you will be held liable for compensation.<br />
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<span style="font-size: xx-small;">Found at </span><a href="http://www.horsecarecourses.com/horse-care/2011/10/horses-and-fireworks.html#tp"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">http://www.horsecarecourses.com/horse-care/2011/10/horses-and-fireworks.html#tp</span></a></div>New Horse Ownerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02208249704873662093noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7557366858423676388.post-69003166777967951002011-10-24T00:40:00.000-07:002011-11-04T15:39:50.060-07:00Equine Mud FeverAutumn is here and the weather will turn to rain resulting in muddy fields so now is the time to start preventative measures against mud fever. Mud Fever is a painful and debilitating skin condition, you can find out more about Mud Fever, how to prevent it and how to treat it by visiting <a href="http://www.horsecarecourses.com/horse-care/">Horse Care Courses</a> and reading the article <a href="http://www.horsecarecourses.com/horse-care/2011/10/mud-fever-and-how-to-avoid-your-horse-getting-it.html#tp">http://www.horsecarecourses.com/horse-care/2011/10/mud-fever-and-how-to-avoid-your-horse-getting-it.html#tp</a>New Horse Ownerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02208249704873662093noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7557366858423676388.post-71418215094788640162011-10-14T14:39:00.000-07:002011-10-14T14:39:08.688-07:00FireworksWith November 5th fast approaching some timely advice from the <a href="http://www.horseaccidents.org.uk/sitecore/content/mss_content/Websites/Incident/Advice_and_Prevention/Fireworks/Fireworks_Advice.aspx">BHS</a>: <br />
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<strong>Fireworks can frighten even the most sensible horse. Therefore, the BHS has put together a checklist for owners: </strong><br />
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<ul><li>Look at local press and local shops’ notice boards and listen to the radio to find out where the displays will be in your area. </li>
</ul><ul><li>Wherever possible, tell neighbours and local firework display organisers that there are horses nearby, so they can ensure fireworks are set off in the opposite direction and well away from them. <br />
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<li>Decide whether to stable your horse or leave it in the field. It is sensible to keep your horse in its familiar environment, in its normal routine, with any companions to make it feel secure. If it is usually stabled, keep it stabled. If it is normally out in the field, keep it there as long as it is safe, secure and not close to the firework display area. <br />
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<li>If stabled, check thoroughly for anything that could cause potential injury such as protruding nails and string. <br />
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<li>If your horse is to stay in the field, check that fencing is not broken and that there are no foreign objects lying around. <br />
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<li>Ensure that you, or someone experienced, stays with your horse if you know that fireworks are being set off. <br />
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<li>If it is absolutely necessary for you to leave your horse in the care of another person during a firework display, then be sure to leave clear instructions and contact details for both you and your vet should any problems arise. <br />
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<li>If you know your animal will be stressed, talk to your vet about sedation, or perhaps consider moving your horse for the night. <br />
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<li>Playing music on a radio positioned outside the stable can often mask sudden noise, distract attention and be soothing. <br />
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<li>Try to remain calm yourself and keep positive, as horses will sense unease in a person and this may make things worse if the horse is startled. <br />
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<li>It may seem common sense but be aware of your own safety; a startled horse can be dangerous. <br />
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<li>Whatever you do – don’t risk riding when you think fireworks might be set off. <br />
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<li>Check if there will be a bonfire near your yard. If there is, make sure you have an emergency fire procedure in place. If you have any doubts, talk to your local fire safety officer. <br />
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<li>Make sure that you have adequate third party liability insurance. If your horse is frightened and escapes, causing an accident, then you could be held liable for compensation. </li>
</ul>By being proactive in planning for fireworks and Bonfire Night, you can make the annual celebrations less stressful for you and your horse. <br />
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It is not just horse owners who need to be careful. Anyone organising a firework display should inform local horse owners. It is also a good idea not to let fireworks off anywhere near fields or farms. <br />
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Most people don’t realise how much suffering fireworks cause to animals, particularly horses and those who really want to have fireworks in their back garden should think carefully about how it will affect the local animals before they do so.New Horse Ownerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02208249704873662093noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7557366858423676388.post-37317947613361825672011-10-06T16:00:00.000-07:002011-10-06T16:00:41.264-07:00Funding required for a documentary about horses and the kids they savePlease visit <a href="http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1381269252/horse-shoes-a-documentary-about-horses-and-the-kid?ref=card">http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1381269252/horse-shoes-a-documentary-about-horses-and-the-kid?ref=card</a> to find more information on Horse Shoes : A Documentary about horses & the kids they save. I've seen the preview video, found via <a href="http://www.horsecarecourses.com/horse-sense/">Horse Sense</a> (who found it via <a href="http://midwesthorse.blogspot.com/">http://midwesthorse.blogspot.com/</a> ) and the guy needs funding to continue, it's a good cause...New Horse Ownerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02208249704873662093noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7557366858423676388.post-77898005221852229542011-09-30T10:18:00.000-07:002011-10-01T00:32:11.183-07:00Horse Care Courses<div class="byline"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh46FCi96SClETnzsEikfCLfR9psIAK1L-uWR9xb7kDzLWssNl1DJWivwDKVFAdvKT2l9G0v6qLt4KhKtQhWEBScJFHLZOu2XTkRYEgb-wDg-zkv02K2e-38gwGwdCbGbHBTppRWwks8Qw/s1600/hesbert+hall+farm.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="239px" kca="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh46FCi96SClETnzsEikfCLfR9psIAK1L-uWR9xb7kDzLWssNl1DJWivwDKVFAdvKT2l9G0v6qLt4KhKtQhWEBScJFHLZOu2XTkRYEgb-wDg-zkv02K2e-38gwGwdCbGbHBTppRWwks8Qw/s320/hesbert+hall+farm.jpg" width="320px" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Taking a horse care course before you get your horse or pony is a great way of making sure that you have the necessary knowledge to look after your equine. There are courses being run up and down the country, some over a few weeks, others a day course such as the one shown in this post at Hesbert Hall, even if you can't actually manage to attend a course you can still take on online. Anyway for today we'll take a look and see what the Hesbert Hall Equine Course offers: </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><strong><em><u>HORSE CARE AND MANAGEMENT THE BASICS - SUNDAY 2nd October 2011 9am - 4pm</u></em></strong></div><div class="byline"><br />
</div><div align="left" class="byline"><strong><u>WHAT ARE WE DEALING WITH?</u></strong></div><strong><u></u></strong>How evolution has made horses the kind of animal they are - social, grazing, running, prey animals and how this affects our care and management practices. <br />
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<strong>The need for company:</strong> discussing conventional versus group housing and turnout.<br />
<strong>Nutrition and feeding:</strong> the best types of feed and how to provide necessary nutrients for different equine types and lifestyles.<br />
<strong>Movement, exercise and work:</strong> natural patterns versus domestic routines.<br />
<strong>Equine psychology and behaviour:</strong> why horses behave as they do, why they can appear to us to 'misbehave' which is really survival tactics, and what to do about it.<br />
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<strong><u>FACILITIES & EQUIPMENT NEEDED</u></strong></div><div align="left" class="byline"><strong><u><br />
</u>Stables and shelters:</strong> equines are active, strong animals. They need strong, safe fences or hedges and strongly-constructed stables and shelters. Sizes, materials, fittings and equipment, bedding materials and mucking out.<br />
<strong>Land requirements:</strong> grazing, freedom and exercise. Grassland types and management.<br />
<strong>Feed and water containers:</strong> buckets, tubs, mangers, haynets and 'haybars', automatic drinkers, troughs. Feed storage.<br />
<strong>Grooming:</strong> brushes and other kit.<br />
<strong>Yard equipment:</strong> brushes, shovels, wheelbarrows, bedding forks.<br />
<strong>Tack:</strong> saddles, bridles, harness and training equipment. Clothing.<br />
<strong>First aid kits:</strong> a basic kit of essentials.<br />
<strong>Exercise areas:</strong> indoor, covered and outdoor arenas, off-road riding, hacking. How much exercise and what type?<br />
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<strong>Handling:</strong> leading a horse in hand, moving him around, picking up feet, putting on and taking off headcollars, rugs, saddles and bridles. Boots and bandages.<br />
<strong>Grooming:</strong> a basic grooming routine.<br />
<strong>Health checks:</strong> what to look for, vital signs and when to call the vet. Insurance.<br />
<strong>Mixing feeds:</strong> giving your horse his feed. Feeding in stable and field. Giving hay and haylage.<br />
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<strong>Cleaning tack:</strong> make sure you can put it all back together before you take it apart! Products and methods. </div><div align="left" class="byline"><br />
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Watch Linda Tellington- Jones demonstrate a TTouch circular movement on YouTube, read more about it on Linda's website and blog <a href="http://www.ttouchworld.com/">Linda Tellington-Jones Talks Story </a>New Horse Ownerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02208249704873662093noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7557366858423676388.post-33678023743598576232011-09-21T01:25:00.000-07:002011-09-21T01:25:16.468-07:00Spanish Riding School of Vienna at Wembley 2011<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi90soq4-v2AXFpbQRB8e2ZWloYWrNfz5oPmjA-b3xcQsTwzY1pjvdLmP6joIlKIDWMen4OSz9Esxy19_QKcwzmEJIKkMBCtEMLuLPmRQh3iiBS2JK0ii_KhHMcmd76tivAuoKKcLPXzYI/s1600/spanish-riding-school-of-vienna-.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" hca="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi90soq4-v2AXFpbQRB8e2ZWloYWrNfz5oPmjA-b3xcQsTwzY1pjvdLmP6joIlKIDWMen4OSz9Esxy19_QKcwzmEJIKkMBCtEMLuLPmRQh3iiBS2JK0ii_KhHMcmd76tivAuoKKcLPXzYI/s1600/spanish-riding-school-of-vienna-.jpg" /></a></div>The world famous <a href="http://www.srs.at/en/">Spanish Riding School Of Vienna</a> will be performing at Wembley on 24th, 25th, 26 & 27th Novemeber tickets start at around £28.00 for more information or to book visit <a href="http://www.livenation.co.uk/artist/the-spanish-riding-school-of-vienna-tickets?omq=spanish%20riding&s_kwcid=TC|13337|spanish%20riding%20school||S|b|15142924548">The Spanish Riding School Wembley 2011</a>New Horse Ownerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02208249704873662093noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7557366858423676388.post-15446565474666212692011-09-17T01:16:00.000-07:002011-09-17T01:16:49.805-07:00THINK - horse and rider safety on the road<h1><h1 class="h1title"><span style="font-size: small;">Horse Sense - </span><span style="font-size: small;"><span class="subhead">Pass horses wide and slow</span> <br />
</span></h1><span style="font-size: small;">Car drivers and horse riders both have a right to use the road. By considering each others' needs and following some basic advice, drivers and riders can help avoid accidents involving horses on the road.</span></h1><h1>THINK! Advice</h1><br />
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<div class="exclamation"><strong>Advice for motorists</strong></div><ul><li>Slow down and be ready to stop if necessary </li>
<li>Look out for riders' signals to slow down or stop </li>
<li>Watch out for sudden movements, horses can be easily frightened and unpredictable </li>
<li>Don't sound your horn or rev your engine </li>
<li>Pass wide and slow when overtaking; giving the horse plenty of room. Don’t accelerate rapidly once you have passed them. </li>
<li>On roundabouts, horse riders will keep to the left within the roundabout until reaching their exit, when they will signal left. They will normally signal right only when approaching exits they don't intend to use </li>
</ul><div class="exclamation"><strong>Advice for horse riders</strong></div><ul><li>Always display fluorescent/reflective clothing on both horse and rider whatever the weather or light conditions </li>
<li>If at all avoidable, don't ride in failing light, fog or darkness. Avoid icy or snowy roads </li>
<li>If riding a horse that is not used to roads, ask a rider with a horse who is experienced and calm to accompany you </li>
<li>Never take a mounted group of more than eight horses on the road </li>
<li>If riding two abreast, move into single file as soon as it is safe for the motorist to overtake. Don't ride more than two abreast on the road </li>
<li>Always cross major crossings in a group, rather than trickling across one by one </li>
<li>Leave details of your intended route and estimated time of return with a responsible person </li>
</ul><em>extract from </em><a href="http://think.direct.gov.uk/horses.html"><em>directgov</em></a>New Horse Ownerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02208249704873662093noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7557366858423676388.post-30330192813099088382011-09-15T01:02:00.000-07:002011-09-15T01:13:08.078-07:00Tape Worms in Horses - Anoplocephala perfoliata, Anoplocephala magna & Anoplocephaloides mamillana<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTgDsWw1xJkaE_Nqqb_YqPbLRCmf_QTissYM1hyE-8_XlkzVkCw-cYeK8JbcM9GrVwpLvfLT9YqYpFm4fTdpwVEVJZcBhf58-tuE6FJtbHvw3H_Fk6dbWWKn2H17zQuH0SAcLQxDRtsYA/s1600/tapeworms-in-horse-dung.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="228px" rba="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTgDsWw1xJkaE_Nqqb_YqPbLRCmf_QTissYM1hyE-8_XlkzVkCw-cYeK8JbcM9GrVwpLvfLT9YqYpFm4fTdpwVEVJZcBhf58-tuE6FJtbHvw3H_Fk6dbWWKn2H17zQuH0SAcLQxDRtsYA/s320/tapeworms-in-horse-dung.jpg" width="320px" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Autumn is upon us and it's now time to treat against tapeworm. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br />
</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Diagnosing tapeworm in live horses is difficult as not finding tapeworm eggs in faeces does not mean that the horse is free of tapeworms, therefore egg counts are not reliable in the detection of tapeworm. The ELISA blood test for tapeworm antibodies is more reliable but even that isn't 100%. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br />
</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Horses become infected with tapeworms when grazing or eating hay or bedding that is infected with the orbatid mite (forage mite) which is the intermediate host of the tapeworm. Eggs develop in the orbatid mite into immature tapeworms (cysticercoids) which will develops into an adult tapeworm in the horses intestine, eggs are spread via the tapeworm segments illustrated above.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br />
</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Tapeworm infestation is a major cause of spasmodic colic, current research estimates that over 20% of cases of spasmodic colic are related to tapeworm burden, they are also responsible for Ileal Impaction.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Exposure to tapeworms is greater during long periods of grazing eg. summer turnout, which is why we traditionally treat fro tapeworm in the autumn and then again six months later. Control tapeworm by worming with Equitape which treats Tapeworm only and should be used in addtion to your normal wormer or use a combination wormer such as Strongid P, Pyratape P, Equimax, Eqvalan Duo, Equest Pramox etc.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br />
</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Remember keeping the horses enviroment free of dung is the most effective parasite control measure. Dropings should be removed from the field at least twice a week, stables and feeding untensils should be kept clean.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: x-small;"></span></div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><em>Photograph source </em></span><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><em><span style="color: red;">Kleider Veterinary Services </span></em></span></span></div>New Horse Ownerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02208249704873662093noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7557366858423676388.post-56115218021035612422011-09-11T01:40:00.000-07:002011-09-11T01:40:09.586-07:00Feeding Corn Oil to improve the condition of your horse's coat<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYHKVvKZo4pLFKLnohKoi4CnFPlBBcZWV0TGCPYfhrzzfhxdGn8hwKvZfUdtmxwQDgcpJLjg4Dk2Umg5P4Gf3oVvowXI2y_q7dYaBvE8kpc3n4OW2m9ZHhXSkWx8OnIt34blBFjem3478/s1600/corn-oil-for-horses.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240px" nba="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYHKVvKZo4pLFKLnohKoi4CnFPlBBcZWV0TGCPYfhrzzfhxdGn8hwKvZfUdtmxwQDgcpJLjg4Dk2Umg5P4Gf3oVvowXI2y_q7dYaBvE8kpc3n4OW2m9ZHhXSkWx8OnIt34blBFjem3478/s320/corn-oil-for-horses.jpg" width="320px" /></a></div>Did you know that a little corn oil in your horse's feed will improve the condition of his coat? And yes you can use oil from the supermarket. As always make any feeding changes gradual <a href="http://new-horse.blogspot.com/2011/08/basic-rules-of-feeding-horses.html">(The Basic Rules of Feeding Horses)</a> and start with only a splash. Some horses won't like the taste at first, mixing with chaff helps, but once your horse is happy with this you can gradually increase the amount fed to around 80ml / 2.7fl ozs a day for a shiny coat.New Horse Ownerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02208249704873662093noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7557366858423676388.post-70783155759863066622011-09-10T00:36:00.000-07:002011-09-10T00:45:03.846-07:00Colic in Horses : An Owner's Guide - Free iPhone app<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhA9eFzOFeJn9D6ZPQwO-Els8ECYSlLtM-krNUaoA45Aa5e4gJ_0SHpf-a-g6wA-yLK0_Nhyzs4Y0S4KwaixEqKFQYBIzzyYgURIo4GvY7-9I14uBDrfXwCfESfX-MJM7EUbmgkMFUsLmk/s1600/colic-in-horses-an-owners-guide-free-iphone-app.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320px" nba="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhA9eFzOFeJn9D6ZPQwO-Els8ECYSlLtM-krNUaoA45Aa5e4gJ_0SHpf-a-g6wA-yLK0_Nhyzs4Y0S4KwaixEqKFQYBIzzyYgURIo4GvY7-9I14uBDrfXwCfESfX-MJM7EUbmgkMFUsLmk/s320/colic-in-horses-an-owners-guide-free-iphone-app.jpg" width="213px" /></a></div><div class=" " style="height: auto;"><br />
</div><div class=" " style="height: auto;">A free app from the <a href="http://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/colic-in-horses-an-owners/id442896899?mt=8">iTunes store</a> for horse owners -</div><div class=" " style="height: auto;"><br />
</div><div class=" " style="height: auto;">This application has been developed by an equine veterinarian and walks horse owners through steps to be taken when their horse is colicky. Owners will learn to perform a basic physical exam and what the parameters can mean. They will also learn when to call their vet out versus when to get their horse to the hospital asap.<br />
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Dr. Keith Taraba is the owner of Northeast Texas Equine Services in Pittsburg, TX. He has nearly a decade of experience in managing equine colic and has received training at one of the nation's most renowned equine referral centers.</div>New Horse Ownerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02208249704873662093noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7557366858423676388.post-19429826630185903032011-09-09T09:28:00.000-07:002011-09-09T09:29:29.210-07:00Robert Duncan's "Tribute To The Horse" - Ladies and Gentlemen: The Horse!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghgv9yk2Gep4BKhcFX4aGfu5w2ZYMvJz2JtsKmndt9HcxBbEtYw152JzUnoH3p-ceNIupnWbTNf1y8Luqlg4Tbx6aLzI1pzCIhdKDEZRzpHJ9RCwY_fMHE03hA7gb-03TeTmh33YQoCaY/s1600/Horse_Of_The_Year_Show-1-200-200-85-crop.gif" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" nba="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghgv9yk2Gep4BKhcFX4aGfu5w2ZYMvJz2JtsKmndt9HcxBbEtYw152JzUnoH3p-ceNIupnWbTNf1y8Luqlg4Tbx6aLzI1pzCIhdKDEZRzpHJ9RCwY_fMHE03hA7gb-03TeTmh33YQoCaY/s1600/Horse_Of_The_Year_Show-1-200-200-85-crop.gif" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Where in this world can man find nobility without pride, friendship<br />
without envy, beauty without vanity?</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Here, where grace is laced with muscle, and strength by gentleness confined.<br />
He serves without servility; he has fought without enmity. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">There is nothing so powerful, nothing less violent; there is nothing so quick,<br />
nothing more patient.<br />
Our past has been borne on his back. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">All our history is his industry:<br />
we are his heirs, he is our inheritance.<br />
Ladies and Gentlemen: The Horse!</span><br />
<span style="font-size: xx-small;"><em><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Robert Duncan</span></em></span><br />
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</span>Robert Duncan's "Tribute To The Horse" is read every year at The Horse Of The Year Show, known as the "World's most famous horse show" this years HOYS takes place at Birmingham's NEC from 4th - 9th October for further information and to book tickets visit <a href="http://www.hoys.co.uk/">http://www.hoys.co.uk/</a>New Horse Ownerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02208249704873662093noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7557366858423676388.post-42510552248836205792011-09-05T03:12:00.000-07:002011-09-05T03:14:35.957-07:00Your Horse Live 2011 - Win Tickets<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgId-qnz4nJQqXMeV5KPpAYsmLbru7O8DWFXm_rgiqvJ0J4enwB6q4Gga1oK7_DvdjlvBkT0qaDh1Hp-1eP4P109OxqfFkTmY0haNvWz1mS6m79gRsAzIK5RnSZDSXSAOfnzUMww9Xg1us/s1600/geoffbillington.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgId-qnz4nJQqXMeV5KPpAYsmLbru7O8DWFXm_rgiqvJ0J4enwB6q4Gga1oK7_DvdjlvBkT0qaDh1Hp-1eP4P109OxqfFkTmY0haNvWz1mS6m79gRsAzIK5RnSZDSXSAOfnzUMww9Xg1us/s1600/geoffbillington.jpg" xaa="true" /></a></div><strong> </strong>Laura Bechtolsheimer, Geoff Billington and Oliver Townend will be teaming up to share knowledge and experience at this years Your Horse Live. And that’s not all - International Grand Prix dressage rider Anna Ross Davies will be making her Your Horse Live debut and performing an exclusive dressage to music pas de deux with fellow rider Roland Tong. Anna will be explaining what goes on behind the scenes to bring a beautifully choreographed dressage display to life.<br />
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With some 300 trade stands this years Your Horse Live, 12th - 13th Novemeber, Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire is bound to be a great day out.<br />
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The free magazine Equi-Ads, available from tack shops, feed merchants etc, has teamed up with Your Horse Live to offer 4 readers a chance of winning a pair of adult tickets to the event. All you have to do is answer a simple question:<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><em><strong><span style="color: magenta; font-size: large;">Where is Your Horse Live 2011 taking place?</span></strong></em></div><br />
and send the answer along with name, address, telephone number by email to <a href="mailto:liz@equiads.net">liz@equiads.net</a> or answer on a poscard and send your entry to: Your Horse Live Competion, Equi-Ads Office, 1 Tayview Industrial Estate, Friarton Road, Perth, PH2 8DG.<br />
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Full details of the competion can be found in the September edition of Equi-Ads, for more information on Your Horse Live 2011 and to book tickets in advance visit <a href="http://www.yourhorse.co.uk/your-horse-live-2011/">http://www.yourhorse.co.uk/your-horse-live-2011/</a>New Horse Ownerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02208249704873662093noreply@blogger.com1