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Help nix the culex mosquito that transmits 3 of 5 core equine diseases, and more

Help prevent mosquitoes from spreading disease to horses, livestock and humans through physical deterrents and appropriate vaccinations.
May 25, 2023
Aimee Robinson

For your horses and livestock, hang fans to keep mosquitoes out of your barns. You also can deploy proven mosquito prevention products to do all that you can to control them and the risks they can pose to your family and animals.


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Rotational deworming for horses: Its risk today, and how to spur change

Rotational deworming can do more harm than good, and discussions on continuing the practice should be approached with care and consideration.
April 13, 2023
Aimee Robinson

While word may travel fast, change can sometimes happen a bit slower. Such is the case with rotational deworming – an outdated approach that is still used today, albeit less, as studies indicate.


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[Podcast] Farriers – when the shoe fits, with Spencer Ray

December 19, 2022

Spencer Ray and Phil Knight (Nike guru) are both shoe dogs, just for different animals. Both work with athletes, to help them perform in ways that their sports, athleticism, unique body types and gaits require. As a farrier, Spencer works with the kind of animals that don’t talk back, but they do stomp, kick, dance around and sometimes jerk his shoulder out of its socket. He shares a piece of that life with listeners today and describes how his work is changing and how customer tastes are changing. Come prepared to learn something new.


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Horsemanship and safety in the feedyard

Maintaining safety when working cattle in a feedyard requires pen riders to understand cattle behavior and horse footing conditions. Feedyard managers must know the abilities of horse and rider and should provide necessary training when needed.
December 2, 2022
Aaron M. Yoder

Feedlot managers must know the abilities of both riders and horses in order to avoid putting them in situations they aren’t equipped to handle. If necessary, the manager should be ready to provide training for either rider or horse to help them acquire necessary skills.


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7 nutrition facts to help horses weather the winter

Cold temperatures mean higher nutrition needs for horses; take care to provide the best solution to increased nutrition requirements.
October 4, 2022
Aimee Robinson

As weather changes, so should a horse’s diet, but not in the way some may think. 


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The horse market explosion

The ranch horse market is exploding in population and prices paid by buyers. Cattle operations can sell horses as additional income, but it takes skill sets such as managerial accounting and marketing to be successful.
August 25, 2022
Gilda V. Bryant

After surviving an economic freefall in the 2008 recession, the horse market is at an all-time high. The reasons include a resurgence of lucrative rodeo events.


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Mosquitoes undeterred by drought: 4 tips to protect your horse

July 5, 2022
Aimee Robinson
While much of the western half of the U.S. endures near-historic drought levels, one might anticipate this year’s mosquito season to be a walk in the park.
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Solving a horse’s ‘behavioral’ problems

October 25, 2021
Aimee Robinson
“If a horse isn’t safe and bombproof, he doesn’t stay at our house,” says horsewoman, wife and mother of four Korrina Tomes-Hughes. When Korrina acquired a “witchy” horse who often squealed and kicked out, she quickly told her husband they had one year to solve her behavioral issues or she was “out of here.”
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Equine arthritis FAQs: Healthy joints for happy trails

August 24, 2021
Aimee Robinson
By preventing equine arthritis and managing a horse’s arthritic condition, you can make sure you’re making the most of every second, minute and hour spent in the saddle.
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Fly control tips for healthy horses

June 24, 2021
Aimee Robinson
It’s a nice, sunny day – perfect for a trail ride with your horse. You sink into the saddle in pure relaxation. Then, suddenly, a horse fly lands on your horse’s rear end.
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