NOVEMBER 2019 THE RIDER /37 CRHRA News


Working For The Future Of


Recreational Canadians Community!!! www.crhra.ca


Office: 905-655-4666 Thank you to all that


attended out AGM. Lots of great conversations! All of our directors are continuing except me. I am taking some time off to do some items on my Bucket List! The board agreed to


role the New Development Department and Marketing into what I use to do. Patrick Connor is the Devel- opment Department and Kaytee Connor is the Mar-


keting Department and our Website manager. I will continue to mentor them till May. In order to move for-


ward there will be new Ad- ministration Costs so the board agreed to increase our Membership cost to $33.00 plus HST per person for 2020.


The Development De-


partment is working on changing our Logo to in- clude a Canadian Flag for those of you that travel with your Equine friends. They are also working on a sticker of our Logo for you to dis- play on whatever you like to show you are a member of


Have you tested your Laminitic Horse For PPID?


Don’t ignore the signs – get checked with this amazing program.


Guelph, ON Sept 5, 2019 - Pituitary Pars Intermedia Disfunction (PPID), also known as Equine Cushing’s Disease, is a top cause of laminitis and often isn’t tested when laminitis presents. During September and Octo- ber, Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health Equine will offer horse owners across Canada over 1000 free PPID tests in partnership with the Guelph Animal Health Laboratory. Interested horse owners simply need to go to BICanadaEquine.ca, answer a short PPID knowl- edge quiz and then complete the application form. Changes in hair coat and changes in body confor-


mation are well known as signs of PPID but laminitis is a key warning sign not to be overlooked, especially if it is recurrent, chronic or of insidious onset. In one study, it is estimated that up to one third of all laminitis cases may suffer from PPID![1] Another study cites 90% of laminitis cases can be attributed to an underly- ing endocrinopathy.[2] The best rule of thumb is when you see symptoms of laminitis, talk to your veterinarian about testing for PPID. Laminitis can have many different causes and


finding out the root of the cause is of utmost impor- tance to prevent further episodes. Horses suffering from laminitis will usually be reluctant to move and often stand with their front feet well out in front of them, rocking back on their heels seeking relief from the pain. They can appear as if they are ‘walking on eggshells’. The hoof will be hot to touch. In severe cases the lam- inae weakens to the point where the coffin bone may rotate and/or sink. It is important to dispel the myth that “PPID is a


hairy horse disease for older horses.” Although PPID is a very common disease more often seen in horses 15 years of age and older, but it can occur in horses as young as 10. Signs are often overlooked and dismissed as part of the aging process but an early diagnosis is very important and can lead to a very good prognosis. Certain studies have reported signs of improvement within three months of treatment in horses with PPID. Veterinarians take initial blood tests to measure


levels of various hormones or markers to confirm the presence or absence of PPID. It is the hope of Boehringer Ingelheim Equine that more horse owners will take this first step as a result of the awareness spread through their PPID testing campaign. “Every fall Boehringer Ingelheim sponsors a


PPID testing campaign in partnership with Animal Health Laboratory.” says Doug Myers, DVM, Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health. “Over the past five years, more than 1700 horses have been tested and 62% were positive for PPID.” For more information on the free PPID testing campaign, go to BICanadaEquine.ca The Senior Horse Challenge Tool


(EquineGuelph.ca/SeniorHorseTool) on Equine Guelph’s website also contains activities where you can check your savvy at picking up on subtle changes that may lead to early detection of metabolic disorders such as PPID.


Story by: Jackie Bellamy-Zions


[1] Karkoski NP et al. The prevalence of endorinopathic laminitis among horses pre- sented for laminitis at a first-opinion/referral equine hospital. Domest. Anim. En- docrinol. 2011;41(3):111-117 [2] 1. Donaldson MT et al. JAVMA 2004; 224(7): 1123-1137. 2. Karikoski NJ et al. Domestic Animal Endocrinology 2011;41;111-117.


CRHRA. The most exciting news I mentioned last article is that The Rider has developed a special login for our MEM- BERS ONLY!!!! You can submit arti-


cles, read articles that did not make the edition. Link for the Rider:


http://bit.ly/CRHRARider- SignUp


Enjoy!!!! For those of you that


do not subscribe to The Rider we send out newslet- ters but you must have pro- vided an email address as all correspondence is done by email.


We receive lots of re- quests for lost or more key


tags. Starting Jan 1 2020 there will be a cost to re- place or send additional tags of $8.00 plus hst per set of 3. So if you order 2 sets the cost will be $16.00 plus hst. You will continue to


receive the usual 3 tags with your membership. If you are a new or re-


newing members and need proof of insurance before you receive your white tags, the order number which you receive after you submit your birth date can be printed off and shown to whomever needs it.You are covered from the time you submit that. Each person in your family or who works for you needs their own membership and have to file


individually. We do not offer family or group mem- berships. For new members


BFL does not issue paper policies when you join but does provide a contact per- son for you to call if you have questions or issues. On the back of your mem- bership tags is your policy number or you can use the order number. Have that ready when you call. 1-800- 668-5901 Stephanie Kirton. We urge you to call


BFL as they can answer your insurance questions as we are NOT Insurance Peo- ple we ONLY provide op- portunity for insurance as a benefit.


Our OFFICE keeps


business hours so if you are trying to get help with your membership it may be the next day before someone re- turns your call. We do not send out re-


minders that your member- ship has expired in order to keep costs down! Check the back of your tags and you will know when you expire. Our memberships run from Jan 1 to Dec 31 each year. It does not matter when you apply it will expire Dec 31. New membership forms are on the Website but will not take effect on Jan 1 2020. If you are a new member you can apply now but coverage will not take effect Jan 1 2020. If you are renewing


you


can renew now. Your exist- ing membership will cover you till the new one takes effect Jan 1 2020. A Big Thank You to


the Sandaraska Park for the use of La Barn for our AGM.


Be Smart!!! Be Safe!!! Bonnie


1-877-TRYAVIA • (519) 264-2354


RR #1, 8782 Longwoods Road, Mt. Brydges, ON N0L 1W0 www.viatrailers.ca


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