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AAEP Releases Updated Equine Vaccination Guidelines
The Infectious Disease Committee of the American Association of Equine Practitioners has issued revised guidelines for the vaccination of horses. The Committee, chaired by Mary Scollay, DVM, has made recommendations for the use of vaccines based on the age of the horse and its previous vaccination history. The guidelines are intended to serve as a reference for veterinarians as they employ vaccines in their respective practices. ... Read the full article

Equine Herpesvirus Type 1 Affects Horses Across the Country
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Be Prepared: Trail Rides
A veteran of more than 50 AQHA trail rides, Janice Tramel of Locust Grove, Oklahoma, speaks from experience when she advises trail riders on preparedness. ... Read the full article

What to Expect When Vaccinating
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Routine Health Management Keeps Your Horses Healthy and Happy
Managing one horse can be challenging enough, but when there is a whole barn full of horses – each with its own individual needs – keeping schedules straight and preventing disease outbreaks can become a daunting task. Whether it’s a breeding facilit ... Read the full article

The First Few Days
The birth of a new foal can be an exciting and trying time for any horse owner. There are lots of things to do, and it is imperative that you pay close attention to your newest little family member. Below you will find some tips and tricks to keeping your new foal safe and healthy. We will also address some of the toughest problems like bottle feeding, which can cause undue stress if you aren’t prepared. ... Read the full article

Trail Blazer Magazine Seeks Trail Warrior Nominations
Trail Blazer Magazine, an equestrian trail riding and lifestyle magazine, is seeking nominations for our Trail Warrior Program. The goal of the Trail Warrior Program is to recognize and show our appreciation for the individuals who are making a signi ... Read the full article

“With Equilite It’s Easy to Go Green—Today!”
Equilite's award-winning line of all-natural animal health products are made with human-grade herbs that are safe for horses, horse owners and the environment. Our products are non-toxic and contain no chemicals, no sugars, and no fillers. And when you're done, our containers can go where they belong—in the recycling bin. ... Read the full article

Clinician Dennis Reis Relies on eZall SHOW-N-GO to Keep His Horses Looking Their Best
Trainer, clinician and RFD-TV host Dennis Reis says that his horses spend as much time in front of the TV cameras as he does, so he wants them to look and feel their best. “I like using eZall’s natural products on my horses to keep them healthy, and for myself I avoid breathing in aerosol type chemicals used in other horse products. So before I put them away each night I spray their tails and manes with eZall Show-N-Go,” says Reis. ... Read the full article

A Ride To Freedom
Following Pure Thoughts Horse Rescue's record-breaking rescue of 163 horses from a horse auction in Ohio in May, the horse community in Wellington, FL - from international polo players to Olympic show jumpers and dressage riders to trail riders - has rallied to form a unified effort to say we will not tolerate the abuse and torture of horses. ... Read the full article

eZall Shine & Detangler Transforms Ratty Manes and Tails Into Flowing Tresses
Manageable manes and tails are easy to achieve with eZall’s new Shine & Detangler. With a pleasant (some would say addictive), fresh scent and non-sticky formula, this new detangler gel can tackle even the toughest knots, burrs and mane snarls. Wh ... Read the full article

Help Your Mare Have a Safe Delivery
If your mare has made it through 11 months of pregnancy, you’re almost home free. Labor and delivery, while momentous, are generally uneventful. In most cases, you will simply need to be a quiet observer – if, that is, you are lucky enough to witness the birth. Mares seem to prefer to foal at night in privacy, and apparently have some control over their delivery. Because most mares foal without difficulty, it is usually best to allow the mare to foal undisturbed and unassisted. ... Read the full article

As EHV-1 Outbreak Continues, Veterinarian Suggests Owners Implement Preventive Measures
New York, NY (January 19, 2006) -- In Kentucky, two equine facilities located more than two hundred miles apart have now experienced equine herpesvirus type 1 (EHV-1) outbreaks. A number of horses stabled at Turfway Park in Florence, KY and two horse ... Read the full article

Saddle Ridge Goes to Great Lengths to Assure Eco-Friendly Lifestyle for Equines
Saddle Ridge, an all-natural equestrian community near the quaint town of Sebring, FL, is taking all details into account to assure homeowners that their property is both environmentally friendly and nutritionally safe for horses. ... Read the full article

Saddle Ridge Goes to Great Lengths to Assure Eco-Friendly Lifestyle for Equines
Sebring, FL - March 4, 2008 - Saddle Ridge, an all-natural equestrian community near the quaint town of Sebring, FL, is taking all details into account to assure homeowners that their property is both environmentally friendly and nutritionally safe f ... Read the full article

Horse Rescue Founder Jo Deibel Quits Job To Rescue Horses
Jo Deibel was comfortable in life as a married mother of four running a restaurant in Baltimore. Then Jo quit her job and started rescuing horses fulltime from her new home in Glenville, PA. Jo had learned from an acquaintance about a horse that ... Read the full article

New One-Dose West Nile Virus Vaccine Introduced
Intervet Introduces PreveNile™ WNV Vaccine New One-Dose WNV vaccine offers advanced combination of science and efficacy MILLSBORO, Del. (Jan. 4, 2007) - Intervet Inc., a global leader in animal-vaccine research and development, announces t ... Read the full article

Preventative Medicine Key to Keeping Horses Healthy
With media headlines warning that West Nile Virus is striking harder this year, horse owners are taking preventative measures to protect the animals they love. Of course, the potentially deadly virus is not the only threat to horse health. Worms, ulcers and a myriad of other issues seek to plague our equine friends. As all veterinarians recommend: The key to horse health is preventing problems before they begin. This is easy to do if you purchase vaccines, wormers, and ulcer preventatives from 1-800-PetMeds. Of course, the cost of equine medications can be high because of the sheer size of the horse, but 1-800-PetMeds offers the lowest prices, making it affordable to keep your horse healthy. ... Read the full article

Recreational Trails Program up for Reauthorization
The AHC is working to preserve the Federal Highway Administration’s Recreational Trails Program. If Congress does not take action this year this program could no longer be available to recreational riders. The RTP provides funding directly to the ... Read the full article

Top 5 Signs of Potomac Horse Fever
The name is deceiving, but Potomac horse fever (PHF) is not just a concern for horses near the Potomac River. Cases have been found across most of the United States.1 Knowing the key signs of PHF and watching carefully for them can help alert owners to protect other horses at risk for infection. ... Read the full article