HCI Legislative Update
HCI Legislative Update Posted on Fri, May 27, 2011 Copyright © 2011 American Horse Council Federal Legislation Banning Medication in Racing Introduced Senator Tom Udall (D-NM) and Congressman Ed Whitfield (R-KY) have introduced the Interstate Horseracing...
Trail Closures, Trail Work
Trail Closures, Trail Work Posted on Sat, May 28, 2011 Mesa Trail A section of the Mesa Trail will soon be closed for much-needed resurfacing. This is a short section of trail along Mesa Rd , just up the hill from 30th St. If you've ridden on the few feet...
Morris Animal Foundation EHV Press Release
Morris Animal Foundation EHV Press Release Posted on Tue, May 31, 2011 DENVER/May 31, 2011 – Amid the national outbreak of equine herpesvirus-1 (EHV-1), an airborne virus that has infected at least 41 horses this month, Morris Animal Foundation–funded...
Biosecurity Tips Every Horse Owner Should Know
Biosecurity Tips Every Horse Owner Should Know Posted on Wed, June 01, 2011 Beyond Vaccination – Biosecurity Tips Every Horse Owner Should Know By Craig Barnett, D.V.M., Intervet/Schering-Plough Animal Health Senior Equine Technical Services Veterinarian...
From the Commissioner – June Inside Ag
From the Commissioner - June Inside Ag Posted on Thu, June 02, 2011 While the number of confirmed equine herpesvirus (EHV-1) cases has not increased in over a week, you must all still be vigilant in caring for your horses. Please remember to practice...
EHV-1 Update
EHV-1 Update Posted on Mon, June 06, 2011 The Colorado Department of Agriculture continues to investigate the spread of Equine Herpesvirus (EHV-1) in the state. As of 6/3/2011: 9 confirmed cases of horses with EHV-1 Two horses, which tested positive for...
Riders4Helmets International Helmet Awareness Day June 11th 2011 Shaping Up To Be Big
Riders4Helmets International Helmet Awareness Day June11th 2011 Shaping Up To Be Big Posted on Tue, June 07, 2011 The event was created in 2010 to support the Riders4Helmets campaign, designed to educate equestrians on the benefits of wearing properly...
CSU Equine Veterinarians Host Workshop, Webinar on Equine Herpesvirus
CSU Equine Veterinarians Host Workshop, Webinar on Equine Herpesvirus Posted on Fri, June 10, 2011 Two speakers are equine veterinarians at Colorado State University's Veterinary Teaching Hospital, and one speaker is a veterinarian and director of the...
GAO Releases Horse Welfare Report
GAO Releases Horse Welfare Report Posted on Thu, June 23, 2011 Supporting Links: GAO Horse Welfare Report The study was requested by Congress in the 2010 Appropriations bill for the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). The GAO is an independent federal...
Horse Training for Beginners
If you are new to horses and riding, the idea of actually training a horse can seem rather intimidating. Horses are big, have minds of their own, and can at times seem very unpredictable. However, if you are willing to take the time to learn about how horses think and...
Horse Nutritional Requirements: What Is the Right Proportion?
Everyone needs good nutrition. Your horse is no exception. Horse nutritional requirements should be given a high priority because bad nutrition leads to stress, poor performance, dulling of the coat and susceptibility to disease.
Good Ground Manners
Ground Manners - An Overview Horse training success is all in the work from the ground. A good, long-term relationship between you and your horse is built from the ground up, literally. Ground manners is about teaching your horse how to behave around humans and that...