Monday, 24 October 2011
Equine Mud Fever
Autumn 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 Horse Care Courses and reading the article http://www.horsecarecourses.com/horse-care/2011/10/mud-fever-and-how-to-avoid-your-horse-getting-it.html#tp
Friday, 14 October 2011
Fireworks
With November 5th fast approaching some timely advice from the BHS:
Fireworks can frighten even the most sensible horse. Therefore, the BHS has put together a checklist for owners:
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.
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.
Fireworks can frighten even the most sensible horse. Therefore, the BHS has put together a checklist for owners:
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- If stabled, check thoroughly for anything that could cause potential injury such as protruding nails and string.
- If your horse is to stay in the field, check that fencing is not broken and that there are no foreign objects lying around.
- Ensure that you, or someone experienced, stays with your horse if you know that fireworks are being set off.
- 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.
- If you know your animal will be stressed, talk to your vet about sedation, or perhaps consider moving your horse for the night.
- Playing music on a radio positioned outside the stable can often mask sudden noise, distract attention and be soothing.
- 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.
- It may seem common sense but be aware of your own safety; a startled horse can be dangerous.
- Whatever you do – don’t risk riding when you think fireworks might be set off.
- 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.
- 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.
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.
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.
Thursday, 6 October 2011
Funding required for a documentary about horses and the kids they save
Please visit http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1381269252/horse-shoes-a-documentary-about-horses-and-the-kid?ref=card to find more information on Horse Shoes : A Documentary about horses & the kids they save. I've seen the preview video, found via Horse Sense (who found it via http://midwesthorse.blogspot.com/ ) and the guy needs funding to continue, it's a good cause...
Friday, 30 September 2011
Horse Care Courses
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:
Wednesday, 28 September 2011
BHS Horse Care Advice Free Leaflets
The following publications are available to download free of charge from the BHS website:
Sample Loan Agreement
Cutting Cost Without Compromise
Responsible Rehoming
Euthanasia
Tetanus and Influenza Vaccination
Cutting Cost Without Compromise
Responsible Rehoming
Euthanasia
Tetanus and Influenza Vaccination
Saturday, 24 September 2011
How much to feed your horse?
Friday, 23 September 2011
Demonstration of How To Do the Tellington TTouch®
Watch Linda Tellington- Jones demonstrate a TTouch circular movement on YouTube, read more about it on Linda's website and blog Linda Tellington-Jones Talks Story
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