Category Archives: Welfare

Advice for head injuries and dehydration at endurance rides

by Lyn Taylor

Head injuries

I’m writing this in the hope that this might help some riders understand how dangerous even a small head injury may be and what we all need to know to manage these.

I hope that we all know that if you come across anyone who is unconscious that the first aid treatment is to stabilise their head and neck prior to rolling them into the recovery position. To do this, use your tee shirt or something similar rolled up and place it around their neck to reduce any movement of their head. Keep their airway clear, stay with the person and send someone else to for help. Continue reading →

Floods and horses

The Queensland Horse Council has two useful fact sheets on dealing with floods, please take a look and share them around:

  • Flood and your Horse ~ Information on topics such as evacuation, horse health and symptoms to look out for, feed, water and sanitation.
  • Flood and your horse property ~ Information for dealing with flooded soil, such as soil testing, herbicide residues, avoiding soil compaction and what to do in the year after the flood.

A Survival Story – Meet Tullie.

Horse and Man blog brings us a story about Tullie, about the stupidity of some owners and a miraculous survival story…

MEET TULLIE

She couldn’t stand but she could eat…

You are probably asking  yourself, “What in the world happened to this horse?”  Nuclear waste spilled on her?  Acid?  She slipped and fell into a poisonous pond? Continue reading →

Four health hazards of endurance

Quick tips for riders by Steven Roberts BVSc.

Horse hazards

1. HILLS

Fact – to maintain the same speed going up a hill that has only a 20 degree incline (which is not very steep) requires SIX times as much oxygen as on the flat. This is a direct indication of the increased energy required, so remember this for your “mental fuel tank” as to how much juice your horse has left to complete the event. Continue reading →

Welfare Code of Practice – American Horse Council

Introduction

American society has grown away from its agrarian roots of only a few generations ago.  The horse, which was once a staple of American agriculture and general transportation, is now used primarily for breeding, competition, sport, recreation and entertainment, although there are still many horses used for work on farms and ranches, and in urban areas and exhibitions. Continue reading →