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old mare that I have dewormed with 1.87% Iveremectin. Af- terwards, there were numerous white, pointed end worms in her stool. Approximately 5 cm long x 4mm thick; some were smaller. I dewormed this horse again with 1.87% Ivermectin about 3 week later. Some more dead worms appeared in her stool a day after the deworming. It has been 2 weeks since the last deworming and the dead worms continue to appear in her stool at irregular intervals. I found another dead worm in her stool this morning; yesterday her stool was clear of worms, two days ago I found 2 worms etc. There is no pattern. I was under the impression that the Ivermectin would kill the adult worms, but not encysted larva. I accept the fact that hoses will have worms and may never be entirely free of them, and that the Ivermectin may not have killed all of the adult worms. I do not understand why I am find- ing dead adult worms 2 weeks after deworming. I have two other horses in seperate stalls and paddocks. After deworming them, they do not have the same lingering dead worm situation as this mare. Any insight you may have into this would be greatly appreciated. – Mike, submitted via Horsegazette.com


Dear Mike, through different larval stages Parasites progress


before they reach their adult stage which could take days to even months. Depending on the species, larval stages can occur within the horse or in the environment, or both. Ivermectin provides a good broad-spectrum parasite control, however, it does not kill all larval stages of parasites. As the larva sporadi- cally reach the adult stage within your mare, they are killed by the ivermectin, days to weeks after administration. Given that you see worms in your mare’s feces, she likely has a larger worm burden than your other horses and possibly may be re-infect- ing herself. Recommendations for deworming strategies can vary regionally so we recom- mend consulting with your local veterinarian for their thoughts and possibly having a fecal exam done. - Dr. Symm


Dear Dr. Symm, Hi there, I have had


this question for a while now. I have been in love with this horse for years now, he’s 12 and a reg- istered paint. He happens to be bow-legged, but not extremely. A hat does this mean to his future? How can I prevent injuries in the future? Anything else I should know about it. Thanks for your time. Sincerely, Sabrina, submit- ted via HorseGazette.com


Dear Sabrina, Horses with angular


limb deformities, or crooked legs, come in all different types.


There is a significant lapse in the time between when these questions are sent in and when the answers appear in the Gazette newspaper and online. If you feel your horse needs to be seen by a veterinarian do not wait for a response. Call a reputable equine veterinarian in your area and let him/her examine the horse! You can contact Retama Equine Hospital at 210-651-6375 for your large & small animal needs.


These conformational defects can lead to functional problems as form almost always impacts function. From your descrip- tion you should consult with a veterinarian about this horse’s particular conformation and how it may lead to problems in the future, or not. Your veterinarian may recommend radiographic examination to determine if there is any underlying damage or ar- thritic changes within the horse’s joints. – Dr. Symm


Dear Dr. Symm, Is it best to feed my


horse first, then exercise? Or exercise, then feed? Thank you for your time, Donna, submitted via HorseGazette.com.


Dear Donna, Most people would


agree that generally speaking, horses should not be fed within 1-2 hours of exercise. That being said, some people will feel strong- ly rather it is before or after exer- cise, while in reality the answer to your question depends more on your horse than what is written in a book or on some person’s opinion. You should make sure that your horse has free access to clean water continuously and that you have a diet formulated to specifically meet your horse’s needs. A veterinarian can help you get your hay analyzed and deter- mine the amount of supplemental concentrate or grain your horse might need to meet their needs. – Dr. Symm


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competitors from the Lone Star Vaulting club were Maya Le- seten, Alex Schaub- hut, Ana Louis with coaches Rosie Brown and Melanie Schaub- hut, and their horse Fabio. In addition, vaulters Trey Lasater, Kim Pritchett, and Christina Hogg with coach Frank Pace, and longer Tom Pritchett and their horse Gus- tauff from the Gold Star Pacesetters in the Fort Worth area made the trek to California as well. All vaulters, coaches, longers and horses have put in countless hours over the last 7 months preparing for both team and in- dividual events; their hard work has paid off. Traveling from between the cities twice a month to train the team events was an experience which improved the training of all involved and cre- ated friendships and bonds that will last forever. Results: Vaulters rep-


resented Texas in three different individual levels from the Lone Star Vaulters and a composite team from Lone Star and Gold


. The national For the third time since


Star named Texas Stars competed in compulsories and freestyle. Members of the Texas Stars competed in two different team divisions, and brought home the national division titles for both the C-Team and Preliminary 2- Phase Team divisions. Individu-


in Lexington during the begin- ning of October. They will be representing the USA during the games in a special demonstra- tional (non-competitive) venue to promote each of the seven disciplines recognized by the FEI. If you attend WEG, be sure to stop by and say hi to these amazing athletes and show them your sup- port from Texas. Background: Vaulting


ally: Maya Leseten came in 2nd


her compulsory round and after the freestyle round, 4th


the nation in the copper division out of 35; Alex Schaubhut placed 7th


bumped her up to 11th overall in


the nation in the silver division out of 35; Ana Louis 4th


nation on her compulsory round in the bronze division our of 45. Way to go Texas! The next steps for


Texas vaulting are for Alex Schaubhut, Tom Pritchett and Gustauff to attend the World Equestrian Games at the world famous Kentucky Horse Park


in the


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is emphasized throughout. This exciting sport will also be a part of the World Equestrian Games in Lexington, Kentucky, in 2010. Other disciplines that will be represented in the WEG are reining, endurance, driving, three day eventing, dressage, para-equestrian and stadium jumping. For more information on this elite event, visit www. alltechfeigames.com. For more information


or to enroll in vaulting classes, visit www.lonestarvaulters.com . You may also see the Lone Star Vaulters at the San Antonio and Austin Rodeos this spring.


is one of the seven eques- trian disciplines recog- nized by the Federation Equestre Internationale (FEI) for international competition, and is most easily described as gym- nastics performed on the back (or other parts) of a moving horse. This fun sport will develop confidence, balance, strength, respect and body awareness. Safety


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