Horse Management
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Caring for Elite Equine Athletes Competing on the World Stage
As we’ve all been tuning in to the biggest equestrian events of the season, you may be wondering what is takes to train an elite equine athlete for the world stage. Liberty Getman, DVM, DACVS, outlines the many factors that go into preparing a horse for the highest levels of competition—including an interview with 2020 Tokyo Olympian Doug Payne.
- Horse Management, Leaders and Volunteers, Pony Club Activities, Safety, USPC Championships, USPC Festival
Be Prepared to Prevent Heat Illness in Horses and People When Summer Temperatures Soar
Prevent heat illness in horses and humans during the summer, use the heat index tool, and use the heat illness training from Pony Club.
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Effective Advocacy for Equestrian Land Access
Advocacy is the act of publicly speaking, writing, or recommending on behalf of or in support of an idea, action, cause, policy, or proposal. It can also be specifically helping someone to achieve their needs related to their rights. Let’s talk about advocating for what your equine community needs and how to do it. For equestrians, access to land, facilities, and trails is a cause to embrace.
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5 Mistakes to Avoid When Grooming Your Horse
When you develop a grooming routine during your daily barn chores and riding, it can be easy to fall into some bad habits or forget about an important step. Here’s a list of mistakes to avoid while grooming your horse and what you can do instead.
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The Future of Equine Joint Management with Orthobiologics
Despite the challenges that come with joint disease in horses, regenerative medicine technologies allow veterinarians to approach equine pain management with an entirely different set of tools.
- Horse Management, I Ride! - Pony Club Discipline News, Pony Club Blog, Safety, Tips From Pony Club Pros, USPC Championships, USPC Festival
Show-Stopping Biosecurity: A Horse Show Veterinarian’s Personal Experiences
Sometimes biosecurity measures at a horse show and at home barns get neglected. We underestimate the potential impact to our horses’ health, along with the economic impacts to owners and the industry. The necessary measures will continue to require leadership, time, education, routine preventive care and public awareness. Learn biosecurity tips from an expert veterinarian at Zoetis Equine.
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Factors That Affect Your Horse’s Hoof Growth and Quality
Although your local climate and weather conditions will likely have an influence on your horse’s hooves, there are some universal factors that impact hoof quality and growth rate year-round, no matter where you live. Here we’ll explore the fundamental elements that play a role in your horse’s hoof health.
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The Emerging Eighties for the United States Pony Clubs
The 1980s saw many USPC events evolving to accommodate large numbers of participants, including the first USPC Festival held at the Kentucky Horse Park in 1983.
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What Do Sunrises and Equine Joint Health Have in Common?
All horses are suspectable to joint wear and tear in their lives. In this blog by Holly Helbig, DVM, Equine Technical Services Veterinarian, Zoetis, learn some of the signs of deteriorating joint health, and what you can do to help prevent it.
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Tips to Prepare for Successful Hoof Care Visits
When it comes to your horse’s hoof care, farriers are your foot health and functionality experts. In this post brought to you by Zoetis, USPC's official equine health and wellness partner, learn more about how to have the best visit with your farrier, including farrier safety, how to handle your horse during the visit and how to help him have a positive visit, and how to improve communication with your farrier.
