THE HORSE GAZETTE health hunkered down! The Way of horseS By Eleanor Blazer © 2014
and we’re hunkered down - waiting for spring.
leave the warm house, trudge to the barn and care for horses. But once you’re there the smell, sound and sight will warm your heart. The exercise you get as you groom, clean stalls and do chores will be good for your body and mental outlook. As you work, observe
the condition of your horses. Observation will help prevent small problems from becoming huge.
their bodies. Do you feel any lumps, rough patches of skin, heat or swelling? A fungus (especially if you blanket) could be growing. Unseen injuries, hidden by long winter hair or blankets, may be present. Treat problems as soon as you discover them.
a light layer of fat? Can you not feel ribs at all? Horses can lose or gain weight in the winter without you noticing. Don’t rely on visual inspection as winter hair or blankets can mask the change. Feel the horse for a body score.
Do you feel ribs or Run your hands over It takes motivation to The holidays are over foul smell.
of the hoof, especially the frog) is very common during winter months. If thrush is detected the area must be cleaned, treated with a thrush remedy and the hoof kept clean and dry. Treatment must continue until the infection is completely gone.
your horse’s hooves trimmed or re-shod during the winter months. It doesn’t take long for the hoof to become unbalanced, but it can take months to regain it.
of the pasterns for scratches - a fungus that causes crusty scabs and open sores.
you detect the fungus, clean and treat the area. Several treatments are available. The best one I’ve used is SMZ/ TMP (Sulfamethoxazole/ Trimethoprim) tablets dissolved in water to make a paste and applied to the area, then a standing bandage applied. This must be done twice a day and the area kept clean and dry. As you clean stalls
notice the manure. Is it normal vaulting
If Inspect the back Don’t neglect having
Clean hooves daily. Notice if there is a Thrush (infection
for that particular horse? Abnormally dry, hard manure can be a sign of dehydration. Dehydration may also cause the manure to have a coating of mucus on it.
source.
important nutrient and the most neglected. Water buckets, cups and stock tanks must be kept clean and free of ice.
very common during the winter due to the lack of fresh, clean, available water.
water source twice a day. Before long spring
Check the
will be here. Make sure you and your horse are ready for the long awaited event. * For information
Inspect the water Water is the most
Impaction colic is SOLD
about caring for and feeding horses take the online courses “Stable Management” and “Nutrition for Performance Horses” taught by Eleanor Blazer. Earn certification or work toward a Bachelor of Science degree in equine studies. Go to www.
horsecoursesonline.com for more information. Visit Eleanor’s web site at www.
thewayofhorses.com
lone star vaulters shoot for world club founded in 2006.
ers will be making stops in Texas, Florida, and California between December 2013 and June 2014 to raise funds to qualify for and compete in the FEI Alltech World Equestrian Games (WEG) in Normandy, France. For their first stop on The Road to WEG, vaulters will create local awareness of their sport and this prestigious international competition in the Austin community. Gaining lo- cal support, both in Austin and the entire U.S., is instrumental in sending top athletes to com- pete internationally at WEG.
Future Texas tour stops include:
San Antonio Rodeo – San Antonio, TX –Thursday Feb. 13, p.m.
2014 6:30
Star of Texas Fair and Rodeo – Austin, TX – Sat. March 1st
, 2014
FEI Alltech World Equestrian Games – Normandy, France – September 2-5, 2014
Vaulters:
Vaulting is the sport of dance and gymnastics performed on the back of a moving horse. It is used to cross-train riders of all disciplines to improve balance, strength and coordination, as a therapeutic form of riding, or as a stand-alone recreational and competitive sport.
Lone Star Vaulting Club is a non-profit American Vaulting Association (AVA) registered
The
About The Lone Star What is vaulting?!
club’s mission is to provide a safe and positive atmosphere where students grow and learn through hard work, teamwork, dedication, and achieve goals well beyond their dreams in partner with our equine friends. Since the clubs inception, they have performed throughout Texas at the Star of Texas Fair and Rodeo, San Antonio Ro- deo, Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo, Bluebonnet Horse Expo, CenTex Dressage Soci- ety Championships, and count- less 4-H events and local horse
The BUTTON MY PLUM
2005 Bay Mare – Barrels and/or cow events potential. Tripolay Bar-Three Bars-Poco Tivio bred.
HINT OF GENTRY PLUM 2005 Stallion – Deep Sorrel
Speed & cow potential. Docs Sug- Three Bars-Speedy Glow-King bred.
DOUBLE FOUR PLUM 2005 Stallion – Brown
Cow & speed potential. King- CJ Sugar-Leo-Tiger Leo bred.
PEBBLE PLUMBERRY 2006 Mare – Red Roan
Poco Tivio-King-Three Bars-Poco SUGS CAMEO PLUM
2005 Bay Mare - Under saddle Docs Sug-Three Bars-Speedy
Bueno blood assures cow & speed. Glow-King bred. Cutting prospect.
PRINCESS PLUMWOOD 2006 Mare - Sorrel
King-Three Bars-Poco Tivio bred. Cow & speed events prospect.
Plum Creek QUARTER HORSES 5022 East FM 20, Lockhart, TX 78644 – Phone 512/398-4958
Web:
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IMPORT & EXPORT OF HORSES & CATTLE to Mexico, Central and South America
equestrian games in normandy, france The Lone Star Vault-
We take care of everything, including certificates, USDA, customs and transportation
shows. They have competed at Regional and National events from California to Georgia, and notable wins include Regional Champion titles at the Trot, Bronze, and Silver levels; Na- tional Champion titles for the C-Team, Preliminary 2-Phase levels; and National Reserve Champion titles for the bronze and silver levels. In addition they have taken part in the 2010 World Equestrian Games demonstration arena in Lexing- ton, KY. For more information on WEG, visit
www.altechfei-
weg2014-normandy.com.
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30 Years of Experience Pregunte por Maryanna (210) 315-3037
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Gabe, an international vaulterwho came to Texas a year ago, after vaulting at the World Cup in France. He is going to compete as an individual, and as a team member, and should be one of the 3 men picked to represent the USA next year in France.
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