May 2010

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Nursing Bay Tobiano Pinto Half Arab Mare- STOLEN, FOAL LEFT BEHIND!

Diana – Bay Tobiano Pinto Half-Arab Mare – STOLEN & FOAL LEFT BEHIND! Ellis County, KS – May 23, 2010 Download Flyer for LADY DIANA The following information was submitted by elementsarabians@gmail.com on May 23, 2010 @ 12:43 pm: —————————- Owner Name: Mary Sturdy Owner Email: rmhranch@gmail.com Owner City: Hays Owner State: KS Owner Zip: [...]

I Am a Horse

I Am a Horse By JIM GATH Jim Gath is the founder and executive director of Tierra Madre Horse Sanctuary in Cave Creek, Ariz. Tierra Madre is the “forever home” to 34 previously abandoned, neglected, injured or abused horses. You know me. We’ve known each other since you were just a child. Remember the pony [...]

Having Fun at Mustang Alley!

Having Fun at Mustang Alley!

It’s not all serious here, we do kick up our heels and have some fun!  Come join us at Mustang Alley where we have fun, do some good for the horses and learn all we can! Don’t be surprised if you see some clowning around! We have a great time here….volunteer and come on out! [...]

There’s Not Always a Happy Ending.

There’s Not Always a Happy Ending.

When we got there, this is what we saw. He was moving and gasping….I had a feeling we were too late. MAHR got a call on May 17th, 2010 from a concerned citizen about a foal that the mother had abandoned.  She didn’t have any milk.  Probable cause…Fescue grass.  Fescue grass consumed in, especially the [...]

Girl Scout Troop 502 Rides at Mustang Alley!

Girl Scout Troop 502 Rides at Mustang Alley!

Girl Scout Troop 502 came to spend a couple of hours at Mustang Alley on May 15th. They got a tour of the facilities and the chicken area (and ducks) and rode on the trails of Mustang Alley. One by one, everyone gets everyone mounted. Some last minute advice. Getting lined up! Off they go!

Consequences of Stall Confinement

Confined horses tend to display undesirable behaviors and are more at risk of developing intestinal or musculoskeletal problems. When we think of a contented horse, in our mind’s eye we see him grazing in an expansive pasture, surrounded by fields of green and other equine companions. But for some horse owners, this vision might also [...]

Hock Problems

Hock Problems in Horses Story by Frank Santos, DVM Photos by Kendra Santos

Is that Melanoma Deadly?

Is That Melanoma Deadly? If the horse is gray, probably not. But if he’s any other color, you may want to take note.

Wounds in Horses

Wounds in Horses Story by Frank Santos, DVM

Equine Colic

Story by Eleanor Kellon, VMD Resting is normal, but if you see a horse repeatedly lie down and get up, or if he s assumed an odd position, he may be colicking. Photo by Bob Langrish. The word colic strikes fear in every equine owner’s heart. While we have come a long way in understanding, [...]

Common Equine Eye Disease and Disorders

Common Equine Eye Disease and Disorders Story by Frank Santos, DVM

Feeding Horses Free-Choice Hay

Story by Eleanor Kellon, VMD Given a voice, most horses would vote in favor of having round-the-clock access to hay. Would it be a good idea for you and your horse? If your pasture can’t support year-round grazing, you may be able to satisfy your horses near-constant urge to eat by feeding hay free-choice. The [...]

Intervet Schering-Plough announces PreveNile® West Nile Virus vaccine recall

Intervet Schering-Plough announces PreveNile® West Nile Virus vaccine recall May 4, 2010 Updated: May 5, 2010 Intervet Schering-Plough has announced an urgent recall of all serial numbers of PreveNile® West Nile Virus vaccine for horses due to an increased number of adverse event reports associated with the use of these vaccines. According to a letter [...]

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