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A Look at Pre-Purchase Exams

Wednesday, August 14 2013 by Editor

If you’ve ever purchased a horse, chances are you have ordered a pre-purchase exam to be performed by a veterinarian. Pre-purchase exams are the best tool you have as a potential owner to make sure that the horse you are buying is presented accurately and has no significant pre-existing medical issues. The exam is complex – do you know everything that’s involved?

Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs

Tagged under: beyond the track, chasin', classic-equine, classic-insider, discipline, horse, horse health, in the irons, industry, purchase-exams, the classic insider, the-classic-insider

Sand Colic: Is Your Horse at Risk?

Wednesday, August 07 2013 by Editor

Colic is a major fear of every horse owner, but did you know that colic can also result from a horse having ingested too much sand?

Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs

Tagged under: chasin', classic-equine, education, equipment, ground, higher education, horse health, in the irons, show world, water

Life is Good

Wednesday, July 17 2013 by Editor

By Dani Moritz Things are finally looking up here in good ol’ Fulton, Missouri – so I just thought I’d post an update on all the great things happening. Here we go!! Puppy Love Sasha, “daddy,” and I! Last Sunday we adopted a dog from the local shelter and ran into a bit of an issue (see my previous post). We knew she came from an abusive environment and was going to take some time and patience, but we weren’t fully prepared for what we were getting ourselves into

Published in Pony Tales, Z-Blogs

Tagged under: archives, between the ears, chasin', horse health, life-is-good, tails & trails, torn liga, university

Soaking Hay

Wednesday, July 10 2013 by Editor

Have you ever noticed how dusty hay can be? Maybe you’ve gotten a particular bale that was dustier than the others – your hands are coated after having separated the flakes, and you might have sneezed a few times.

Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs

Tagged under: between the ears, chasin', equipment, horse country chic, horse health, in the irons, show world, the classic insider, tucker the wunderkind

How to Properly Quarantine a Sick Horse

Friday, June 07 2013 by Editor

Contagious diseases can be a nightmare in barns; if one horse becomes ill, it is vital to quarantine him to contain the disease. Knowing how to properly quarantine a horse at your facility can prevent a large-scale disease spread. Isolate If at all possible, stall the ill horse in a separate barn, alone

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Tagged under: classic, classic-equine, fencing-options, horse, horse health, pony tales, properly-quarantine, quarantine, sick, the-classic-insider, tucker the wunderkind

EQStable™ app by Zoetis available on the Apple® App Store®

Thursday, May 30 2013 by Editor

Equine education, management tips and resources all on your iOS mobile device MADISON, N.J., May 30, 2013 — Horse owners can track and share rides with friends, get the latest equine news and log vaccinations, deworming and dental exams with the EQStable™ app, by Zoetis. “The EQStable app was developed by horse owners, for horse owners. The Zoetis Equine Team is excited to share this tool that allows you to create a virtual stable on your phone, making it easy to manage your horse’s health care while being fun at the same time,” said Kate Russo, marketing manager, U.S.

Published in What's Happenin', Z-Blogs

Tagged under: facebook, globalvetlink, higher education, horse country chic, horse health, my stable, olympic sidelines, show world, zoetis

Preparing for Disease

Wednesday, May 22 2013 by Editor

An ill horse is every owner’s worst nightmare, but if your horse is boarded at a large barn or if they became seriously sick, would you know what to do? Would you be prepared to handle it

Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs

Tagged under: archives, classic, growing-sport, higher education, horse country chic, horse health, in the irons, time

A Look at Equine Assisted Therapy

Wednesday, May 08 2013 by Editor

We all know the impact that horseback riding can have on a life, and many riders joke that their horses are their four-legged therapists. But in the world of therapeutic riding, the horses truly DO become therapists, and they accomplish incredible feats. Therapeutic riding first gained popularity in the 1950’s, with the first riding centers in North America opening in the 1960’s.

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Tagged under: classic, equipment, horse, horse country chic, horse health, horses, industry, look-at-equine, rider, the classic insider, the-classic-insider

Abscesses: Their Prevention and Treatment

Wednesday, April 24 2013 by Editor

Have you ever gone out to the barn to find that your horse is suddenly lame, and reluctant to put weight down on one hoof? There’s no heat or swelling in his legs, but it’s evident he’s in serious pain? Chances are your horse could be suffering from a hoof abscess.