The immune system is the body’s defense against infection. Vaccines help the body to develop immunity by imitating an infection and are intended to create and maintain immunity against specific diseases for a period of time. Together with good management and biosecurity practices aimed at preventing and controlling infection, a vaccination program can minimize the horse’s risk of getting sick, as well as lessen the severity of sickness and reduce the risk of spread to other animals if sickness does occur....
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What are the advantages of having a veterinarian vaccinate my horse?
When should I consider spacing out vaccinations?
Can my horse be tested for antibodies to determine if vaccination is needed?
Is it OK to change vaccine manufacturers?
UC Davis Center for Equine Health answers these and other questions regarding vaccines for your horse....
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When you think of lameness, you probably think of a limp or change in gait that tells you your horse is hurting somewhere — perhaps from a hoof injury, an inflamed joint, or strained tendon. In fact, signs of lameness can be so subtle that even the most attentive horse owners may not recognize a problem until it becomes serious. But there are cues you can look for and actions you can take to keep your horse feeling healthy and performing at its peak....
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I staggered up to the house at 5:30 in the morning, kicking myself for being stupid. How could I have been so cocky as to breed horses for 20 years and not learn how to milk a mare properly? If the newborn colt didn’t get colostrum soon, I’d be rushing for the first ferry to get him and his mother to a vet clinic in the valley. But how was I going to load him into a trailer with Lucky, when she was terrified of him?...
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If you have a pregnant mare in your barn, plan ahead to collect and freeze some of her colostrum — that all-important first milk — so you have it on hand if a foal is born without access to this essential liquid. Colostrum is produced within the first 24 hours after a mare has foaled and the best quality colostrum is available in the first eight hours post-foaling....
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Etiquette and safety are closely related. In many cases, a lack of one creates a breach of the other. Poor etiquette typically leads to unsafe situations, while good etiquette paves the trail for a safe riding experience. It is the right and responsibility of every trail user to ensure their own safety and expect safe practices from other trail users. Exercise caution at all times, and follow guidelines and rules of the trails. Contribute to a safer outdoor experience for all trail users by always practicing the 3 Cs of Trail Etiquette – Courtesy, Communication and Common Sense....
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‘Tis the season for buying young horses. Along with bringing the new prospect home come questions of when to start the youngster, and whether it makes sense to invest in a custom saddle....
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Topline is the term used to describe the muscle coverage over the top of the horse’s neck, withers, back, loin, and croup. Because topline is muscle, a horse with a good topline will be stronger and more athletic, and will present a more pleasing appearance....
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As property values increase and everyday equine management expenses go up, keeping horses on your own property is becoming more costly. All across Canada, horse and property owners are undertaking myriad activities to make money from their farms and acreages without operating commercial boarding stables or becoming professional coaches. While every potentially money-making activity has benefits and drawbacks depending on the property’s size, layout, and infrastructure, as well as the owner’s interests and talents, there are many options for creating additional income....
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On April 12, 2022, Ontario Equestrian (OE) released a statement announcing the distribution of $250,000 to Ontario’s public riding schools from the Ministry of Heritage, Sport, Tourism and Culture Industries, in an effort to stabilize sport and recreation due to the negative impact left by COVID-19.
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There are more than 840 current veterinary industry vacancies in Alberta alone. A workforce study by the Alberta Veterinary Medical Association, the Alberta Veterinary Technologist Association, and the Government of Alberta revealed growing concern around industry workforce shortages.
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When horses talk, we listen. But how good are we at deciphering what they have to say? According to a study published in November 2021 by Dr. Katrina Merkies, researcher and associate professor at the University of Guelph, and her master student Haley Belliveau, we are faring well.
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The 18th annual International Society for Equitation Science (ISES) Conference 2022 is taking place at Hartpury University and Hartpury College from 10-12 August. ‘Succeed with Science: Performance, Practice and Positive Partnerships’ will run as a hybrid conference allowing either in-person or online participation.
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Do you know a horse, individual or organization that made a difference in the Canadian Equestrian Community in 2021? Take a few minutes and put forth a nomination for the 2021 Equestrian Canada (EC) National Awards!
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Equestrian Canada is proud to announce the show jumping team selections to the ECCO Fédération Equestre Internationale (FEI) World Championships from August 6 – 14, 2022 in Herning, Denmark.
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by Alexa Linton
with Elisse Miki
Alexa and Elisse Miki of Equilibria Therapeutics discuss the nervous system, neuroplasticity, motor control, rehabilitation, what cranial work has to do with any of this, and all things neuroscience.
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by Jec Ballou
with Ben Longwell
Host Jec Ballou and Ben Longwell of True West Horsemanship respond to a listener question about bitless options.
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