Equine and Horse Blog November Archive

The Skin-Pinch Test for Dehydration

11/30/08 06:38

One major issue that horse owners will have to contend with, especially those that are in the tropics, is their horses getting dehydrated. This is also more prevalent in horses that are used for hard, manual working.

How will you know if your horse is experiencing dehydration? What test will you use? The skin-pinch test? That may be inaccurate.

Link: Equine dehydration and skin-pinch tests - Equestrian news, equine news, horse news - Horse & Hound

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National Equine Database

To keep track of all equines and equine owners in the country and their breeding styles, a national equine database will be set up in the United Kingdom. These equines, said to be around 1.2 million, will be put up in a database along with their competition history.

Link: Experian QAS Data quality news - National equine data strategy to be launched

Riding Clinics Inspires Horse Enthusiasts

Clinics, seminars, and information drive campaigns are tools which helps any individual to gain new wisdom and apply it to their lives and endeavors. One farm in Virginia has been offering riding clinics and various educational campaign which will greatly help the equine industry. Fox Chase Farm based in Middleburg has helped the equine industry by conducting its annual non-rated show circuit and more. See what more they have to offer to horse enthusiasts and alike:

Link: Fox Chase Farm Contributes to Equine Industry with Top-Quality Riding Clinics ~ EquestrianMag

Tips On Buying A New Horse

Are you looking to purchase a new horse, but now sure what one would be the best decision? I might have a few tips to help you out. Did you know there are more than 100 breeds of horses that exist today? That doesn't narrow your options very much.

If you are a beginner, it's not about the type of breed the horse is it is more about the training the horse has. Try to stay away from Arabians and thoroughbreds. Older horses between the ages of 10-17 are much better for someone who is just starting out. I have heard a Gelding is better than a Mare, but I would go by each individual horse.

Read more: Tips On Buying A New Horse [click]

If your horse doesn't seem to be enjoying his work, he may need a massage

If your horse doesn't seem to enjoy his work anymore, or perhaps is pinning his ears or swishing his tail, it may be a sign of girth area muscle tightness.

Other signs include reluctance to pick up the correct lead and balking at being asked for a canter. Objection to being girthed up, moving with short stilted steps, difficulty going up or down hills, or being quick to tire are also possible signs of a tight muscle.

Read more: If your horse doesn't seem to be enjoying his work, he may need a massage [click]