Safe Horse Behavior

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.

Contact your veterinarian to develop a comprehensive care program and discuss safety measures to help prevent exposure to other horses.

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

The tact can also help. The most primary things everyone uses is a saddle, reins, bridle, stirrup. Most people can use a bit, the bit helps control the horse and get their attention. Also use a tie down so the horse´s head doesn't bob. To help the saddle stay in place use a breast collar it helps keep the saddle straight and upright when turning a barrel. Use horse boots because when the horse is running their feet and legs could possibly hit and scrap. That could possibly end with extremely serious injuries to the rider or the horse. The boots protect their feet and legs.

Over the year’s people have been upset over the fact that the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) conducts round ups on the wild horses. Some people don’t like the use of the Helicopters, and believe each herd group should state with each other in the same holding pen. Then there are the Ranchers who believe after each round up the Mustangs and Burros shouldn’t be allowed back to the rangeland because they would end up grazing in their fields and leave nothing for their own animals. All these are good points and true statement, but, these round ups are for the protection of the herds themselves, the other wildlife and the rangelands.

The American Quarter Horse Association (AQHA) recognized a stallion named Impressive as the origin of HYPP. Born in 1969, it soon became known that Impressive was, like his name, impressive. He quickly rose to the top of the halter horse standings and he became one of the top-producing sires, with many of his offspring becoming champions themselves. Impressive seemed to have it all: an excellent pedigree, terrific disposition, and exceptional conformation. Impressive was originally bred for racing but he was not cut out to be a racehorse. He was originally bought as a yearling for $20,000 but three months later he was sold for double the original price. He won 31 champion ribbons in the halter ring. The vast majority of Impressive’s offspring

Though there is a controversy over the exact date horses were domesticated and ridden, the best estimate is around 4500 B.C. There is evidence that 6000 years ago near the Dnieper River and the Don River, people had been using bits on their horses, because a stallion that was buried there had shown signs of consistent wearing of his teeth from a bit. Chariot burials form about 2500 B.C. show evidence of horses being used as working animals. Chariot warfare was followed by the use of horses in cavalries. The horse played an important role throughout human history all over the world, both in warfare and peaceful pursuits like transportation of goods. Horses lived in North America, but died out at the end of the Ice Age. However horses were brought

Chloe Marie Winslade (DoB 26.11.2000) asked to focus on developing her trust skills with people she interacts with. Chloe made a connection with a horse from the beginning of this week and this relationship and connection developed throughout the week. Chloe discussed from the first day, her concern with the age range within this group and it was evident this was an issue for her.

The article focused on the formation of Native American consciousness through five personal themes unique to each individual. The five themes are as listed: “Native American language and culture, validity of one's genealogy, adoption of Native American world perspective that aligns with traditional native American customs, one's self concept as a Native American, and enrollment or not in a tribe.” (Horse, 2005, p. 65) Throughout the article horse starts to discuss the oppressive history of Native American groups in the United States and the socio-cultural conflicts that Native American culture have had with “White” mainstream culture. The legal status and cultural change provided an in depth look of how different

The American Paint horse is a combination of white with a common horse. It’s height is about 58’’inches to 68”inches high.The weight is about 1,150 pounds.Distinguishing features are Black, Dun, Bay, Gray,White, Chestnut, Buckskin, Palomino, Perlino,Cremello, Roan, Grullo, and Brown. His appendages are four legs that help him walk with a horseshoe to not slip or injure themselves and a long tail with long hair to whip insects also hairs that run from his head to his body.The body is covered with small hairs in a coat pattern of Tobiano, Overo, and Tovero. A good time in the year for a horse to be born is between May and July when there is grass outside.The babies are born one at a time.

Do you need Horse Trailer Insurance? Almost all auto insurance policies provide trailer towing liability coverage. However, there are situations where additional insurance is wise. Fire, vandalism, theft, and acts of god are most likely not covered. Sometimes these things are covered under your homeowner’s policy if you store your trailer at your house. So check out your policy for details.

When Atkin says “the use of drugs”, there are a variety of inhumane stimulates that could be referred to. Medications such as Lasix are highly desirable in the racing as world as they mask the side effects of exercise-induced pulmonary hemorrhage. EIPH occurs when blood escapes the system and penetrates into the horse lungs and airway. While tools like Lasix mask circulatory problems, drugs such as Phenylbutazone are even more disturbing. Typically used as an anti-inflammatory for injured horses, Phenylbutazone temporarily takes away the pain of a minor strain or bruise. However, trainers often administer 12 times the recommended dosage of this medication to all of their racing horses; injured or not. If a horse's injury is too severe, they

What is a vaccination? Vaccinations are a way of stimulating a horse’s immune system. It helps protect against harmful organisms, such as viruses and bacteria’s, without the horse being exposed to the risk of any serious illnesses or death. How do vaccines work you may ask? Vaccines work by stimulating active immunity. This causes the immune system to produce antibodies that specifically targets particular diseases. Most vaccines contain extremely tiny amounts of dead or damaged bacteria or viruses. Because if they are dead or damaged, they can’t cause a disease, but they are still capable of stimulating an immune response. So, in the future, if a horse encounters with the natural form of the bacteria or virus, the immune system automatically remembers the organism and it quickly produce antibodies that specifically targets the bacteria or virus. These antibodies repel or kill the organisms, to prevent infections. Veterinarian

Continue to apply the negative reinforcement until your horse does what you have asked for. 7-Use a good quality saddle when you ride your horse to get the most out of your training class. If your saddle is not comfortable enough, then your horse may be distracted and can't respond. Make sure that your horse’s saddle is fitted on the horse body and high quality.

Falling is a natural part of horseback riding, and will eventually happen to every equestrian. If a horse stumbles and the rider is not properly balanced or in equilibrium, it could cause the rider to fall. The horse’s sudden stumble causes the rider to begin to fall and it is gravity that pulls the rider to the ground. How bad the fall is could depend on the gear that the rider is wearing. Vests are worn to support the back and ribs and cushion the impact with the ground, and helmets are worn to protect the head. Both of these items increases the time it takes the rider to come to a rest, which results in a smaller force on the rider from the ground and less injury.