Wednesday, June 27, 2007

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"'Right to Ride' legislation has now been introduced in both the House of Representatives and the Senate. This legislation is intended to preserve the access of horses and pack stock to public lands where there is a historical tradition of such use. These bills will help recreational horsemen in the battle against the closure of trails for equine use on public lands."
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Featured Expert Article: Riding and Rejuvenation in the Sonoran Desertby Cate Stevens-Davis
by Mark Gochman, Publisher, EquestrianAdventurer.com
It seems there are ever fewer places left where one can truly escape the hustle and bustle of the daily routine. One such place is Rancho de la Osa, a guest ranch located in the pristine beauty of the Sonoran Desert, about an hour outside of Tucson, Arizona. Read More.
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EQUINE RESOURCES:Riding on the Roadby Jan DawsonPresident, American Association for Horsemanship Safety
With spring comes the desire to ride out. Not just out, but out and down the road. How safe is it? At a recent conference we did at the Vermont Law School, the subject of road safety came up and without exception all were concerned, not with the basic rules of the road, but instead with the behavior of drivers which seems to get worse every year. Read More.
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A dog looks up to you. A cat looks down on you. But a horse looks at you and sees an equal. —Winston Churchill (modified slightly!)
God forbid that I should go to any heaven in which there are no horses.—R.B. Cunninghame-Graham
I realize that the concept of wild horses probably stirs romantic notions in many of you, but this is because you have never met any wild horses in person ... They amble up to your camp site, and their attitude is: "We're wild horses. We're going to eat your food, knock down your tent and poop on your shoes. We're protected by federal law, just like Richard Nixon."—Dave Barry, "Tenting Grandpa Bob"
When one is on horseback he knows all things.—George Herbert
In riding a horse, we borrow freedom.—Pam Brown
I know nothing about racing and any money I put on a horse is a sort of insurance policy to prevent it winning.—Frank Richardson
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The Diverse Equine Family
Free-roaming Przewalski horses in the mountain steppe area of the National Park. Photo by John de Meij. All rights FPPPH.
The word "equine" makes most of us think "horse." It's easy to understand why; horses are certainly the most familiar (and usually the most favored) equine species, with a long history of service in the world of human beings. But horses by no means have a monopoly on the qualities we admire most in them, such as strength, beauty, and endurance. Other equine species have these qualities, too, from the lowly donkey to the dazzling zebra.
We love our horses, but we'd like to take this opportunity to honor those equids who live in the shadow of their more popular equine cousin.
Equidae Equus Horses are members of the family Equidae, which is one of three families in the order Perissodactyla. It may surprise you to learn that the Perissodactyla (meaning "odd toed") order includes the tapirs, which look a little like pigs, and the Rhinoceros. These very distant cousins of the horse have three toes on each foot, while all equine species have just one.
There are seven equine species in the genus Equus, including Equus Equus caballus, the domestic horse. The other six members of the genus are Equus Ferus przewalskii, or "Przewalski horse" (known in its native Mongolia as the "takhi"), Equus Hippotigris burchelli (the Plains, Burchelli's or Grant's zebra), Equus Hippotigris zebra (the mountain zebra), Equus Dolichohippus grevyi (Grevy's zebra), and the two species of donkey known as Equus Asinus africanus and Equus Asinus hemionus. Each equine is genetically very similar all other members of the genus. All equine species possess the ability to interbreed. Horses, for example, can be crossed with donkeys or zebras to produce viable offspring that possesses some of the qualities of both species.
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I have been training horses for more than 45 years and I have yet to meet a horse that lies or wants to hurt anyone without a reason. The affection, trust and respect I get from the horses has NEVER been duplicated by anyone else (except my dog). Nothing is more beautiful than a horse for grace and athleticism. No matter the breed, size or color, horses give their best when they understand what you're asking. If you can communicate with a horse you can communicate with almost anyone. I've watched people change and become happier, better adjusted and healthier from their exposure to horses. This phenomena is displayed in the increasing number of "handicapped" programs and prisons using horses. No matter what your religious belief horses are one of nature's greatest creations.
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From cave paintings it is believed that the equid from which modern horses are derived resemble the modern Przewalski Horse. The large strong heads and erect manes depicted in these paintings bear a striking resemblance to this modern breed.
The first domestication of the horses was probably in the steppes of central Asia between 3000 and 4000 B.C. These first animals were kept for meat and milk. As early man became more mobile undoubtedly horses began to be used as pack animals.
Oxen were being used in the Middle East at approximately 4000 B.C. for plowing. Progressively they were used on sleds, which were eventually mounted on rollers, with the final evolution of wheels. Early in the 3rd millennium B.C. there is archeological evidence that vehicles drawn by equid, generally onagers or ass hybrids, were being used in warfare. As horses from the north became more numerous the carts moved to the familiar two-wheeled chariot with spoked wheels. Due to his greater speed the horse rapidly replaced other equid as harness animals.
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Josh Lyons is one of the world’s most talented horse trainers and clinicians. He has built upon his father’s methods to become a premier trainer and clinician in his own right. With clinics, Training DVD’s, and his unequalled “Josh & John Lyons Trainer Certification Program” Josh offers horsemen and women a chance to hone their horse training skills to professional levels.Visit Josh Lyon’s today.
Dover Saddlery is where Equestrians go to buy for their horses! Founded in 1975 by Jim and David Powers, former members of the USET 3-Day Event Team, Dover is dedicated to providing a broad selection of the best tack available. From saddles and bridles to blankets, brushes and supplements- you will find the best of everything you need for your horse right at Dover Saddlery
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Butler Professional Farrier School is a world-class facility with experienced instructors helping students learn to shoe for soundness and forge firm foundations for horses, business and life. Our purpose is to raise the standard of farrier skills and promote the welfare of horses by teaching serious students to become competent and confident in practicing the basics of the farrier craft. Visit Butler Professional Farrier School.
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Pennwoods 2 to 12 is specifically formulated feed for foals age 2 to 12 months. 2 to 12 is a 37% protein / 12% fat supplement, along with an oats or grain mix, providing high levels of milk protein, vitamin E, other vitamins, minerals, and the optimum levels of organic selenium. Give your foal the nutrition he needs his first year with 2-12 by Pennwoods
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Sweet PDZ is an all-natural, non-toxic, non-hazardous granular mineral that is a superior alternative to lime for ammonia removal and moisture absorption in horse stalls. It neutralizes and locks up ammonia and odors naturally. It is safe to handle with bare hands and also great to use in horse/livestock trailers. Visit Sweet PDZ today!
EasyCare Inc. provides proper horse hoof health care because we know everything is riding on your horse's hooves! With EasyCare boots, your horse can be barefoot 100% of the time -using our boots for riding. Easyboot Epic and Easyboot Bare have been developed to fit a barefoot horse better and they stay on in all terrain, even several inches deep mud. Easy Boot Epic is “The Horse Journal” Product of the Year Visit EasyCareInc today.
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ARBICO has been producing all natural Fly Predators for the past 20 years! Horse owners benefit from Arbico’s fly control products such as: Fly Eliminators, which are tiny, harmless beneficial insects that eliminate flies BEFORE they hatch into annoying, disease carrying adults. Stop flies before they start! Finally a natural alternative to chemical sprays! Contact ARBICO today!
TLC Animal Nutrition has powerful help for Navicular and other equine lameness issues. Horse owners across the US have reported many heart warming success stories when using TLC's DBG (Dense Bone Growth), Niacin and Glucosamine products. These 3 TLC products, can be used with Performance Plus Daily and MSM/ Vitamin C for even better results. Visit TLC Animal Nutrition today!
SSG Gloves offers top of the line gloves to enhance your riding experience and has a variety of gloves sure to match your individual needs. In addition to the finest leathers available, SGG suppliers also work in top quality synthetic materials, like Aquasuede®, Kevlar®, Thinsulate®, and Neoprene to provide durability and flexibility, along with better grip in all weather conditions. Visit SSG Gloves today!
The Rotary Manure Spreader makes the weight of the manure, work for you. Holds daily waste until full, then spreads in a fine, crumbled layer across the field. The Rotary has no belts, chains, or gears to break and will collect uneaten hay without clogging May be pulled by a riding lawn mower or four-wheeler. Visit The Stablers, Inc.
Zion Farms Summer Equestrian Camp is focused on kids who LOVE horses and want to be around others as horse crazy as they are ! The goal is FUN and HORSES! The riders have the opportunity to grow and experience new things but the goal is truly to have a good time on the farm doing what they love best- RIDING. Visit Zion Farms.
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Horse Health Information and Equine CareWhen you begin to care for the health of a horse, there's so much to learn that it may seem impossible to learn it all. From the daily care of hooves to maintaining your horse's teeth, joints and internal health, you are responsible for a lot of animal! Keeping your horse healthy involves choosing the right feed, watching out for colic and other digestive problems, paying attention to foot and leg issues, riding with the proper tack, correct grooming, regular vaccinations and deworming, and a hundred other details.


Like humans, horses are affected by weather, need to be housed and fed properly, and may experience sprains, strains and soreness of the back and legs. Illness or pain affect not only the way they move but the way they feel, so that a healthy horse will tend to be happier than one who isn’t feeling up to snuff. Some illnesses or injuries appear first as changes in mood; your normally jolly or equable equine may become moody, surly or unwilling when there's something physically wrong that hasn't yet appeared as lameness, sickness or other injury.
Common Equine Health Conditions
Allergies - Learn the basic symptoms and treatments for common horse allergies.
Colic Basics - Understand the medical causes behind equine colic.
Colic Causes - Learn what food and items in your horse's environment may cause colic.
Colic and Corrective Surgery Options - Could surgery be an option for your horse?
Colic Diagnosis - Learn about how colic is diagnosed by a veterinarian.
Cushing's disease and Old Age - A pituitary tumor that can grow in a horse's old age.
Dehydration Illnesses - Learn about horse diseases than can cause dehydration.
Dermatitis & Skin Itches - Learning how to help you horse with itchy skin.
Excess Salvia & Drooling - Caused by fungus introduced into the digestive system.
Exuberant Granulation (proud flesh) - Helps heal wounds and repair injuries quickly.
Heaves - Prevention and Treatment - Learn about this respiratory disease causes.
Headshaking - Associated with nerve problems and allergies in horses.
Navicular Disease - Intermittent Lameness - Can be hard to diagnosis and treat.
Stomach Problems & Ulcers - Can be detected early with tell-tale lesions.
Rainrot - Also called rain scald or dew poisoning, caused by a bacterium.
Stifle Problems - Affect the "knee" joints of the horse.
Stringhalt & Shivers - Illnesses that affect a horse's movement.
White Line Disease - Growing problem that affects the hooves.
West Nile Virus - Prevent by controlling mosquitos in your horse's area.
General Health Care Information
Antibiotics Overuse - Learn about the dangers of giving these drugs unnecessarily.
Castrating Horses - Understanding the operations and the after effects.
Cold Weather Health Issues - Horses need a little extra care in the colder months.
Dimethyl Sulfoxide (DMSO) Treatments - Can reduce swelling and inflammation.
Essential Minerals Horses Need - Certain minerals are essential to overall health.
Euthanasia - Having a plan when you horse is suffering.
Evaluating A Horse's General Condition - A health checklist for owners.
Heat stress - Heat strokes and sunburns are harmful to horses.
Helping a Horse Gain Weight - Getting your horse to a healthy weight.
Keeping Your Horse Cool - When does your horse need a cool down.
Post-surgical care - Helping your horse heal quickly.
Swimming and Horse Rehabilitation - Swimming programs for rebuilding.
Tetanus in Horses - Caused by bacteria growth in deep wounds.
Teeth & Dental care - Dental exams are good preventative medicine.
Using Laser in Horse Surgery - Technology helps horses too!
Parasites, Worms and Insects
Controlling Horse Flies - Preventing painful bites from flies.
Daily Deworming - What option is right for your horse?
Deworming Schedules - A careful balence of keeping a horse healthy.
Parasites - Has (or how) your horse been infested.
Single-celled killers Possums can bring harmful bacteria to horses.
Snake Bites - Signs and what to do.
Tapeworms - Much easier to control these days.
Types of worms - Common worms and horse parasites.
Horse Behavior Changes and Illnesses
Cribbing - A sign or stress and nervousness.
Hind limb interference - When a horse hits its back legs together.
Mood swings & Temperament Changes - could be a sign of illness.
Stall Walking and Weaving - Helping a bored horse.
Common Injuries and Wound Treatment
Bump and Minor Hematomas - How they look, causes and treatments.
Emergency First Aid - Helping your horse in a medical emergency.
Lumps and bumps, knots and knobs - What's normal - What's not?
Alternative and Natural Health Care
Alternative medicine - Natural treatments for horses.
Chiropractic Horse Care - Can help bone, muscle and joint pain.
Equine Thermography - Can show damage to a horse's body.
Horse Acupuncture Treatments - How does it work?
Horse Massage - Can help sore muscles.
Therapeutic magnets - Stems from an ancient holistic practice.
Healthy Horse Immune Systems - Herbs that may help your horse's immune system.
Leg, Back, Tendon Problems
Back pain - Symptoms, causes & affects on older horses.
Bowed tendons How to spot them and vet treatment
Equine Broken Bones - Leg fractures can be healed these days.
Horse Jogging & Proper Shoeing - What is normal?
Joint Pain - Associated reason, diseases and treatments.
Liniments and balms - How they are used and what is it?
Splints - Large swollen areas on the legs.
Standing Bandages Take Practice - Must be done correctly.
Wrap a Horse's Leg - Goals, effectiveness of wrapping a horse's leg.
Mature and Older Horse Care
Feeding Older Horses - Special nutritional needs for mature horses.
Geriatric, Mature or Older Horses - Special health considerations.