Equine Clinic

Eight years is a long time to go to school to be an equine veterinarian, but it offers a lifetime of saving horses. True one has to go to a college or university for eight plus years to become an equine veterinarian, but it all pays off in the end. It does not pay in money, but knowing that one saves a horses life, or can make their life better. This is what Charlie Scoggin was trying to say when he said “In my opinion, a salary should not be the sole means for deciding upon a job. You have to look at the big picture.” (Charlie Scoggin Resident veterinarian Rood and Riddle equine hospital). Equine veterinary medicine is not just about making money, but helping horses heal, recover, and live a better

It is extremely common to walk into a boarding barn, show stable, or lesson facility and see someone exchange labor for board, lessons, or training. Or see employees being paid in cash, leaving no paper trail, employment record, and no wage reporting to the Internal Revenue Service. While this appears to be a “win win” situation for both parties it has the potential to cause more issues and frustration than what is seen by the average person.

First off when purchasing your horse you have to watch for proper balance. Balance is arguably the most important aspect when examining a horse since it is fundamental for both movement and performance, this is determined by the horse's bone structure.(Duberstein) Some aspects that play a role in determining the balance includes the horse's weight along with the proportions and angles of the body. A horse can be light weighted or heavy weighted and still balanced if its bone structure allows for equal distribution of that weight. Appropriate balance of a horse allows it to carry itself in a well mannered fashion.("Test Your Eye for Horse Conformation") Along with a horse's balance, structural correctness plays a major role in

I would like to inform you about the different segments of the equine sector. They will be analysed and compared. After this I will discuss how I see my role in the equine sector. By doing this I hope to create a clearer view of which aspects of the sector I would like to focus on.

Ask your close horse friends for natural horsemanship trainer recommendations, hire one who is patient, loving and confident around horses. Your young colt needs an alpha leader to feel safe and secure, once you learn how to do so, you will be able to earn his trust and love at a spiritual level. When you select a trainer ask the trainer if you can be a part of the training so your horse will come respect

The horse (Equus ferus caballus)[2][3] is one of two extant subspecies of Equus ferus. It is an odd-toed ungulate mammal belonging to the taxonomic family Equidae. The horse has evolved over the past 45 to 55 million years from a small multi-toed creature, Eohippus, into the large, single-toed animal of today. Humans began to domesticate horses around 4000 BC, and their domestication is believed to have been widespread by 3000 BC. Horses in the subspecies caballus are domesticated, although some domesticated populations live in the wild as feral horses. These feral populations are not true wild horses, as this term is used to describe horses that have never been domesticated, such as the endangered Przewalski's horse, a separate subspecies, and the only remaining true wild horse. There is an extensive, specialized vocabulary used to describe equine-related concepts, covering everything from anatomy to life stages, size, colors, markings, breeds, locomotion, and behavior.

No matter if the equestrian is a part of a large group or a single owned animal, horse care/maintenance is a must. For example, at any given time a horse injury

Following the economic recession of 2008, a survey of more than 10,000 horse owners appears to suggest recovery of the industry. Results showed that 70.6% of respondents owned or managed the same number of horses they did in 2014, indicating an increase in overall industry stability.

Getting medical care for horses is not always easy especially where the wallet is concerned. The bills can rack up high so easily and if you are not too careful, it is easy to end up expenses that are way beyond what you initially expected them to be. This is why you have to really take proper steps to ensure that you get yourself protected for these instances if they do happen.

Over four hundred years ago, wild horses or “mustangs” as we call them, were introduced to North America by the Spanish. As a result, these marvelous creatures have been roaming the land of the United States ever since, and they have become a part of our history. Mustangs have played an active role in our history by providing a means to travel, an expansion of our country, and as a natural beauty to see in the wild: therefore, it is crucial to protect and oversee the care of these animals in an effective manner.

My rationale for studying the working conditions of therapy horses, who work at Heal With Horses located at Wellington Ontario is that, working animals are not typically seen as traditional workers in society. They can be oppressed and are easily taken advantage of, as they can not verbally stand up for themselves, but do so in many other ways. Thus saying, it is our job as society and empathic, intellectual, human beings to ensure we represent, understand and stand up for the working rights and voices of all workers, whether they have 2 legs or four. I believe it is our ethical responsibility as human workers to make sure we give equal working conditions to all diverse types of work and workers; including service horses/animals because we humans do reap the benefits of their labour. It is the right thing to do to make sure therapy horses are treated fairly. From working at a non for profit

Equine-assisted therapy. The use of equine-assisted therapy has been proposed as a method for facilitating positive sensory experiences for children with autism. A doctoral dissertation by Stickney (2010) finds that “the consistent, rhythmic movement of the horse as well as its warmth, appearance, smell, and furry coat sends an array of sensory signals to the central nervous system, affecting motor, visual, proprioceptive, tactile, and vestibular systems that are necessary for development of motor control” (p. 33). Preliminary research studies indicate that the experience of riding a horse can improve motor function, posture, balance, and reaction time. This can encourage positive sensory experiences, which causes the brain to release chemicals

The consequences of not properly taking care of a horse can be deadly for the animal and possibly harmful towards the environment. Without the appropriate care of a horse, the owner may be faced with fines and possibly jail time. Coat maintenance is a very important part of the care of your horse. The coat of a healthy horse is smooth, fine and glossy. The coat of a sick horse is dry, coarse and doesn’t shine due to decreased skin oil.

Your horse will also need to have regular check-ups with a veterinary to ensure that he/she is in proper condition and free from any diseases and ailments that can aggravate if not treated early. The cost for veterinary check-ups are up to $485 a year and this includes vaccinations, deworming that is done four times a year, standard consultation and minor care for small injuries. It is also important that you have emergency funds for unexpected cases that will require sudden veterinary check-ups that can range from $50 to $250 per year. For the farrier, the yearly cost of trimming is around $350 while shoeing may be a little expensive depending on the number of hooves that you want to be shoed as well as the number of times you replace them per year. Dental check-ups are also important for your horse and should be done twice a year which will cost up to

Due to the large size of horses it can be dangerous to work with ones that are hard to handle. The term “Imprint Training” is popular in the horse industry meaning early handling of foals with to focus on improving their behavior, learning ability, and for them to gain confidence in the world around them (Lansade, 2004). This imprint training is believed by many horse people to help horses and make them easier to work with when they become older (Lansade, 2004).