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Equine Heath & Wellness
Feeding for Laminitis By Dr. Eleanor Kellon
insulin so the pancreas must put out more insulin to initiate the glucose uptake. As When faced with the onset of obvious foot a result, levels of insulin in the blood are pain in your horse for no apparent reason, higher than normal. This high insulin is what what’s going on? There are many possible triggers laminitis. causes of laminitis but research has shown PPID (Cushing’s Disease) is a condition approximately 90% are related to hormonal characterized by a drop in dopamine and disruption, insulin resistance (IR) and the over secretion of hormones from the Cushing’s Disease, known now as pituitary intermediate lobe of the pituitary gland in pars intermedia dysfunction (PPID). the brain. Dopamine normally controls the Hormonal disruption linked to laminitis activity of the intermediate pituitary lobe cells. begins with Insulin, a hormone that When levels of dopamine drop, there is loss of stimulates the insulin responsive tissues of regulation in the release of hormones – most the liver, fat, and skeletal muscle to take in importantly ACTH. ACTH stimulates the glucose. It is produced by the pancreas and release of cortisol from the adrenal gland. released in response to rising blood sugar Cortisol has two effects relevant to laminitis. Horses Magazine.pdf 8 8/19/16 12:43 PM (glucose). In insulin resistance (IR), these It makes the blood vessels supplying the hoof tissues do not respond to normal levels of more likely to contract and causes insulin
resistance. Some horses are just born with a genetic makeup that causes them to be insulin resistant. Horses that are largely unchanged from their ancestors like pony breeds, Andalusians and Arabians are commonly insulin resistant. Drafts, Thoroughbreds and Standardbreds are not. However, even horses that are not insulin resistant at baseline can develop it if they have PPID. Managing Insulin Resistance with Diet, Minerals and Supplements Insulin resistance is managed with dietary adjustments. Whether it is primary insulin resistance built into the horse’s genetic makeup or caused by hormonal changes with Cushing’s disease there are three steps to setting up the appropriate feeding program:
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Guarantee sugar and starch levels are safe for horses with insulin resistance Balance minerals and necessary basic vitamin supplements Supplements addressing the feet and laminitis If the horse has PPID, also treat with medication pergolide The higher the blood insulin level gets, the greater the risk of laminitis developing. The goal is therefore to keep insulin steady and as low as possible. To accomplish this, the diet should be based primarily on grass hay. While most grass hays will meet this criterion, the only way to know for sure is to have the hay analyzed for starch and ESC. ESC is ethanol soluble carbohydrates, simple sugars. ESC plus starch should equal less than 10% to be safe for most horses. Some need it even lower to get control of insulin and laminitis. When hay analysis is not done, it is best to soak the hay before feeding. Soaking will remove simple sugars. Hay should be soaked for at least 30 minutes. As a rule of thumb, hay should be fed at a rate of 2% of the horse’s ideal body weight (20 pounds for a 1000 pound horse) or 1.5% of the current weight if overweight, whichever
is larger. This can be adjusted as needed to because hays can vary significantly. There is keep a horse at a body condition score of 5, no such thing as a typical grass hay and no with ribs lightly covered but easily felt. Many way any single product can balance all grass IR horses are overweight but a drastic cut hays. If analysis is not feasible because your in feeding is counterproductive. This can hay source changes frequently, you can at actually worsen insulin resistance. Most grass least find out where the hays are coming from hays have more than enough protein (8% or so a nutritionist can suggest supplements higher) to meet protein needs. To make sure based on regional hay analysis figures. there are enough amino acids in the hay – it is It’s not enough to just give a supplement helpful to feed 10 grams/day lysine, 5 grams that has all the important minerals in their Methionine and 2 minimum grams Threonine. recommended PPID (Cushing’s Disease) is a It is also advisable daily amount to have hay available – the horse condition characterized by a as close to 24 hours equivalent drop in dopamine and the over of a One-Aa day as possible. Special slow feeding Day. Minerals secretion of hormones from the hay nets are the best compete for way to accomplish intermediate lobe of the pituitary absorption this. When horses inside the are fed in meals intestinal gland in the brain. with many hours in tract. Hay is between of no eating, a rich source there is an exaggerated insulin response when of minerals but no single individual hay is they are able to eat again. likely to have the correct balance so minerals Balance Minerals and Necessary Basic from the hay interact with each other and the Vitamin Supplements supplements to influence absorption. The next step is to balance minerals. A hay To picture how this works, think of a lottery analysis is the preferred method for doing this machine with the balls bouncing around
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inside and competing for the chute. Minerals are the balls and the chute represents pathways into the body. If there are 10 balls and 9 of them are black it isn’t too difficult to predict which color is likely to hit the chute. Balancing minerals sets the odds in favor of what the horse’s body needs. Calcium and Phosphorus need to be in the correct ratio to each other. The same is true for Calcium and Phosphorus with Magnesium. The trace minerals – Iron, copper, zinc and manganese – also have ideal ratios. The target ratios we use are 2:1:1 for Calcium:Phosphorus:Magnesium and 4:1:3:3 for Iron:Copper:Zinc:Manganese. I recommend using Selenium Yeast for the Selenium requirement as this form is not influenced by competition. Iodine should also be supplemented. A few more factors round out basic supplementation: An Omega-3 fatty acid source is needed since these essential fats are largely lost when grass is cut and cured. Flaxseed or a blend of flax and Chia seeds can be used, 2 to 4 oz of the seed or 1 to 2 ounces of the oil. Look for a supplement with a 4:1 ratio of omega-3 to omega-6. Every horse needs salt, 1 oz/day in cool weather, 2 to 3 in hot weather. This is best added to feed or dissolved and sprayed on hay. Vitamin E is also lost in cured hay. Supplement 2 IU/lb of body weight, either dry E mixed into some oil or use an E in oil product. Vitamin A in freshly baled green hay is more than adequate but this fades over time. I recommend 10,000 IU/day for hays 6 months to 1 year old hay, 20,000 to 40,000 IU/day for hays over 1 year old. Biotin, 20 mg/day, rounds out the diet. It supports good hoof growth and strength. Plain beet pulp with no molasses added is the ideal way to administer the supplements and it is low sugar and zero starch. Rinse until
water is clear and soak until well softened. Other safe ingredients are soybean hulls and distillers’ dried grains. If you are considering a commercial feed, make sure it is guaranteed
to have ESC + starch below 10%. It is not OK to use a feed with higher sugar and starch because the rest of the diet will “dilute” it. If you follow all the above recommendations, insulin will fall and stabilize. Horses that also have PPID will need to be medicated with pergolide. This diet also provides full nutritional support for hoof health. It’s no coincidence that the most effective hoof supplements cover all the most common deficiencies in equine diets. Supplements Addressing the Feet and Laminitis What about the laminitis itself? Is there anything you can do nutritionally? We don’t understand all the details of how insulin resistance causes laminitis but there are some clues. Insulin resistance is associated with high levels of a protein called endothelin-1 in the blood. Endothelin-1 is the most potent vasoconstrictor known and causes blood vessels to narrow, reducing blood flow. Vessel damage and clotting can further reduce blood delivery in a laminitic hoof. Jiaogulan (Gynostemma pentaphylum) is a Chinese herb that has dramatic vascular dilating effects in the extremities. It does this by stimulating an enzyme called eNOS – endothelial nitric oxide – which manufactures nitric oxide inside the blood vessels, producing the dilation. Jiaogulan also suppresses the activity of iNOS – inducible nitric oxide – which is active as part of the
inflammatory response. The actions of Jiaogulan are supported by supplementation with folic acid and the amino acids Arginine and Citrulline, which are the raw materials for producing nitric oxide. Combine these with Glycine and Pyridoxine to further support hoof wall repair. Add in antioxidants like Boswellia, Taurine and N-AcetylCysteine and you have done about as much as we know to do nutritionally to help the horse with laminitis. In most cases, relief is evident within a few days. Modifying the diet for insulin resistance takes greater attention to nutrition than you are probably used to, but it pays off quickly. The diet is both more healthful and probably less expensive than the way you were feeding before. Top it off with a Jiaogulan based laminitis supplement and your horse will be well on his way to recovery. Dr. Eleanor Kellon, staff veterinary specialist for Uckele Health & Nutrition, is an established authority in the field of equine nutrition for over 30 years, and a founding member and leader of the Equine Cushings and Insulin Resistance (ECIR) group, whose mission is to improve the welfare of horses with metabolic disorders via integration of research and real-life clinical experience. Prevention of laminitis is the ultimate goal. www.ecirhorse.org Uckele Health & Nutrition, maker of CocoSoya®, is an innovation-driven health company committed to being on the leading edge of nutritional science and technology for over 50 years. Uckele takes pride in formulating and manufacturing a full spectrum of quality nutritional supplements incorporating the latest nutritional advances for equine athletes and companion animals to help achieve optimal health. www.uckele. com
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Taylor McIntosh
Smart Horses Need Smart People....
The American By Taylor McIntosh
Sometimes working with a smart horse can be a great thing, sometimes it can be a bad thing. That has been my experience when working with America’s wild Mustangs. What makes Mustangs so smart is their ability to survive in the wild. Unlike their domestic counterparts, every choice a Mustang makes is a life or death decision. A horseman needs to keep this in mind while trying to gentle one of these animals. The first thing I noticed, in the round pen, is that it takes longer (than a domestic horse) to gain their trust. But....once you have their trust, they buy in whole heartedly. When you get them caught, they come around relatively quick. They can have a lot of feel to them, meaning they move away from pressure easily. One thing I have found to be true of Mustangs, is when they learn something they retain it quickly. This can be both good and bad. If you teach them improperly, they will retain the bad behavior. On the other hand, when taught properly, they will retain the
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Mustang good behavior. One example that comes to mind is a Mustang that I trained for an Extreme Mustang Makeover Competition. This Mustang came back to me one month after being adopted. This mare had a problem with jerking the rope out of her new owner’s hands during groundwork. According to the owner, she only had to do this one time before she learned she could escape the pressure. She changed this habit after two times of me not letting go of the lead rope when she tried to avoid the pressure.
It takes a lot of commitment and skill to successfully gentle a wild Mustang. The goal is to have the horse become a willing equine partner. If your horsemanship is not at a high level, I recommend seeking help from a professional horseman.
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The All America
Celeb The All American Quarter Horse Congress kicked off its 50th Anniversary this October at the Ohio Expo Center (OEC), in Columbus, Ohio. The Congress celebrates 50 years of tradition, equine excellency and brining exhibitors and equine enthusiasts together. The month long event began last Thursday with Reining, followed by Cutting on Friday. In the days to follow equine enthusiasts, from all equine disciplines, will partake in the multitude of attractions the Congress offers. An estimated 650,000 total attendees will attend the Congress during October, channeling more than 2.5 million dollars into the Central Ohio market. Of the approximate 18,000 total entries, spanning worldwide, 735 are Ohio residents. The National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) Congress Reining Futurity, sponsored by Friends of the Congress Reining took place October 11th. The Futurity will feature top level NRHA exhibitors running a pattern on fast circles, spins and sliding stops. October 12th was the Quarter Horse Congress Parade that will celebrate the bond between the Congress and the City of Columbus. The parade began downtown at 10:00 AM following High Street, to conclude at City Hall with comments from hose show officials, city officials and statesmen welcoming everyone the 50th Anniversary celebration. The National Cutting Horse Association (NCHA) Mercuria World Series of Cutting and Congress Bridleless Cutting was October 13th. Horses will tune into their natural instincts – herding cattle away from a herd and working the cow from one side of the
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an Quarter Horse Congress:
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arena to the other in a dancing motion The highly anticipated professional Bull Riding Touring Pro Division presented by Ricart Ford, was October 14th. Riders challenged monstrous bulls in hopes to ride the coveted eight seconds. October 15thwas the Freestyle Reining, a crowd favorite, presented by Weaver Leather. Horse and riders will run classic reining maneuvers including sliding stops, spins and circles to music. Tickets are almost sold out to this event! The show concludes with a
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The Ohio Quarter Horse Association is proud to welcome everyone to the 50th Anniversary of The All American Quarter Horse Congress.
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classic special event, the Masters Western Pleasure and Hunter Under Saddle presented by the Equine Chronicle. The Master’s is a maiden class for 2-year-old horses that have never shown before. The Congress is proud to offer classes such as the USA Para Reining, Equestrians with Disabilities and Heroes on Horses. In addition to top notch competition inside the arena, the Congress houses over 225 equine related vendors during the tradeshow hosted on the OEC grounds during the month long event. Indoor and outdoor vendors will have equine tack, clothing, jewelry and equipment stores, dealers and designers.
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The Way of the Horses
Equine Asthma By Eleanor Blazer Do you know the normal resting respiration rate of your horse? Knowledge of this easyto-monitor vital sign could help you detect the start of equine asthma, better known as “heaves”. Early detection will enable you and your veterinarian to start a plan to battle this potentially debilitating disease. The normal resting respiration rate of a
the number of breaths taken in one minute. Use
Other signs of equine asthma are coughing,
a watch with a second hand or the timer on your
a thick discharge from your horse’s nostrils, and
smartphone. Another way to find the rate is to
the use of abdominal muscles to expel or push
stand back from the horse and count the in and
the air out of the lungs during the exhalation
out motions of the rib cage, or the opening and
cycle of breathing. As the disease progresses
closing of the nostrils. Count and time in the
weight loss will develop as the horse burns
same manner; two actions for one count.
calories in the struggle to breathe.
If you have a stethoscope, place it on the horse’s windpipe to listen to his breathing. If you
To control the symptoms and slow the progression of the disease, management of the horse is critical.
mature healthy horse is
Equine asthma is also
between 8 and 20 breaths
called recurrent airway
per minute, with 16 cycles
obstruction (RAO),
per minute being the
so named because the
average. Because of the
disease fluctuates with
wide range, horse owners
environmental changes.
should record what is
Heaves are caused by
normal for each individual
allergies to dust, mold
horse. The respiration
and pollen. Control and
rate is the number of
eliminate the irritating
times a horse inhales
triggers, and the horse
and exhales each minute.
improves, but recurs
(That’s two actions for one
when the contaminants
count.)
reappear.
During intense exercise
Steps to take when
in high temperatures
managing a horse
or high humidity, the
with RAO are:
respiration rate could increase as high as 120
* Do not stall horses;
cycles per minute. The
allow them to be outside
rate should drop to 40-50
as much as possible
breaths per minute in
* Horses with allergies
about 15 minutes when
to pollen should not have
exertion is curtailed.
access to pasture
Recovery time is an
* Hay should be
important indicator of the
soaked, and not fed in
horse’s condition.
enclosed feeders
The respiration rate will climb with stress, excitement or exercise.
hear strange sounds—something which sounds
When checking this vital sign the horse must be
restricted, rough or raspy—the windpipe may
comfortable and calm.
be blocked by mucous or the horse may have
The best way to determine the rate is to place your hand on the side of the rib cage and count
allergies or heaves. Have the horse examined by a veterinarian.
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* Severely affected horses should be fed pelleted/cubed forage or a complete feed (no hay) * Avoid feeding round bales * Do not feed dusty or moldy feed/hay
* Do not store hay above the stalls as dust will filter down * When sweeping the barn, horses should be removed * Bedding should be low-dust; no straw or fine shavings; bedding may need to be wetted to control dust. A recent study conducted by Perdue University College of Veterinary Medicine showed omega-3 fatty acid supplements helped horses breathe better, and coughing improved within two to three weeks. These horses were also put on a complete pelleted diet, with no access to hay. Drug therapy is available to help the horse with heaves. Drugs should not be used as a substitute for managing the environment in which the horse is housed, but used in conjunction with a change in management. Many horses will improve without drugs, if their environment is changed for the better. These are the drugs your veterinarian may recommend: corticosteroids, bronchodilators or an antihistamines/ decongestant combination. Corticosteroids – produced naturally in the body, but synthetic (manmade) corticosteroids are used to fight inflammation and suppress the immune response to the allergen (decreasing the symptoms). Adverse side effects (suppression of the immune system, ulcers, laminitis and adrenal gland problems) limit long-term use. Side effects are decreased if the drug is administered via inhalation. When stopping the use of a
The antihistamine component helps block or
balanced diet. Follow the feeding directions on the
corticosteroid the drug must be decreased
reduce the body’s respond to an allergen. Pyrilamine
product and consult your veterinarian. The care of a
gradually to allow the body to start re-
maleate is a common antihistamine used in
horse with heaves is not easy, but with vigilance and
making corticosteroids on its own.
products used to alleviate symptoms of heaves.
effort his life can be less stressful.
The decongestant in the OTC product helps
* Take the online course “Horse Health and
dilate and relax the airways into the
break down the mucous and make it easier for
Disease”. Earn certification or work toward a
lungs. Effectiveness is quick, making
the horse to clear the mucous from the lungs.
Bachelor of Science degree in Equine Studies. All
bronchodilators excellent for treating a
Pseudoephedrine is a common decongestant used in
courses are online. Go to www.horsecoursesonline.
horse that is in an acute (active) heaves
the formulations.
com for more information.
Bronchodilators – these drugs
attack. Bronchodilators do not help with the mucus or inflammation. Available in oral and aerosolized for inhalation. Antihistamines/decongestants
Along with changing the environment and using drugs to give the horse some relief during attacks, the diet must be addressed. Eliminating poor quality hay that is dusty and moldy is the first step.
– treatments which contain an
Providing a balanced diet, which supplies the energy
antihistamine and a decongestant are
needed by the horse to maintain body weight, is
available over-the-counter (OTC) in
the next step. The use of senior and complete feeds
granular form.
fill both of these needs – providing a dust-free, but
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Clinton Anderson
Beating The
Spook Help your horse stay calm and spook-free on the trail with these tips. #1 Warm Up with Groundwork Before hitting the trail, be sure your horse is in the right frame of mind, meaning he’s calm, using the thinking side of his brain and focused on you. Most of the time, horses spook because they’re fresh and using the reactive side of their brain. Don’t just pull your horse out of the pasture, throw the saddle on him and head out on the trail. Set yourself up for success by practicing groundwork and reminding your horse that you are the leader and he needs to respect you and let you call the shots. If you’re at home, practice groundwork exercises like Lunging for Respect, Sidepassing, etc. in the arena. If you’ve trailered your horse somewhere for a ride, find an open area where you can get his feet moving and changing directions. Remember, in order to get a horse to respect you and use the thinking side of his brain, you have to move his feet forwards, backwards, left and right. The more you ask the horse to change directions, the quicker you’ll get his attention. The entire time that you’re working with the horse on the ground, he should be hustling his feet. Don’t just let him lazily jig-jog around. You want to get rid of any freshness he might have before taking him out
on the trail. #2 Be a Leader for Your Horse When on the trail, a lot of people put their horse on a big, loose rein and let their mind wander or gab with friends. They put their horse on what I call “autopilot” – he’s left on his own, which for a lot of horses means they go down the trail constantly looking for something to spook at. Horses have a very quick reaction time, and if you let your horse wander down the trail without paying attention to him, if he spooks, you’re going to be in a wreck before you have time to react and regain control of the situation. I’m not telling you to be paranoid and go down the trail thinking that any little thing is going to set your horse off, but you need to constantly be reminding your horse to check back in with you. When I take my horses out on the trail, I bend them around trees, sidepass them over logs, two-track down the trail, practice bending transitions – anything I can think of to remind them to focus on me and stay soft and supple at the same time. Remember, if you don’t give your horse something positive to think about, he will naturally drift toward something you don’t want him to think about. #3 Redirect Nervous Energy If your horse does spook at something, put his energy to good use. If it’s an object you can ride around, circle your horse as close as you
can to it, and every one and half circles, turn him into the object and head off in the new direction. Horses can only think about one thing at a time. Your horse will either be focused on the scary object or on moving his feet and listening to you. Each time you stop the horse and turn into the object, he’ll get closer to it, until eventually, he’s so focused on you and moving his feet, he’s right next to the object. When you can feel that he’s got his attention on you and isn’t worried about the spooky object, then you can let him rest next to it on a loose rein. If he wants to investigate it (smell it, paw at it, etc.) let him. If you can’t ride around the object, circle in front of it at the trot or canter using the same concept. When you come up to the object, stop your horse, roll back and ride off in the new direction. Each time you stop and roll your horse back, he’ll get closer to the object until eventually he’s right next to it. If your horse spooks and you can’t tell exactly what it is he’s spooking at, put his feet to work.
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Using one rein bend him in a series of serpentines. It’s impossible for a horse to use the reactive side of his brain when he’s constantly stopping and redirecting his feet. When he’s focused on you, put him on a loose rein and head back down the trail. Anytime he gets jumpy, put his feet to work. Soon he’ll be so focused on you he won’t have time to find potential objects to spook at. #4 Chose Your Trail Wisely Be smart about the trails you take your horse on, being sure to take his experience, your experience and the type of trail into account. For example, if you’re taking your horse out on the trail for the first time, I recommend riding in an open area where you have plenty of room to move his feet and keep his attention on you. The more comfortable he gets about being ridden outside the arena, the more experience he gains and the more confident you become, you can increase the challenge by choosing more difficult trails. Before
taking a horse on a narrow trail where you won’t be able to easily redirect his feet if he spooks or gets nervous, make certain he’s confident being ridden outside the confines of an arena. While no horse is completely “spook-proof,” an experienced trail horse has learned to think before reacting, keeping both you and him out of danger. Author note: Clinton Anderson is a clinician, horse trainer and competitor. He’s dedicated his life to helping others realize their horsemanship dreams and keeping them inspired to achieve their goals. The Downunder Horsemanship Method gives horse owners the knowledge needed to become skilled horsemen and train their horses to be consistent and willing partners. Discover for yourself how Clinton and the Method can help you achieve your horsemanship dreams at www. downunderhorsemanship.com.
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Richard Winters
Mechanics vs. Psychology With Richard Winters After over thirty-five years of horse training and working with thousands of horses, I’m convinced that there’s nothing more important than understanding equine psychology. Of course there’s a mechanical aspect to horsemanship. It’s important to learn where to place a spur, how to direct the rein or how to shift our body weight. However, if we can understand how a horse thinks and what motivates them, it will go a long way in shaping their behavior. First of all, a horse just wants to be comfortable. If we can set up every scenario where the right thing
becomes easy for the horse and the wrong thing becomes difficult, it will motivate them to follow our direction. Horses will do amazing things for us. But they have to feel like it is working out for them. That’s why we have to be an equine psychologist. Here are a few examples of how you can apply these principles: #1 Barn Sour We know why horses are reluctant to leave the barn and are also in such a hurry to get back. We also understand why they always fade towards the gate
of the arena every time you ride by. They know from history that If they can just get back to the barn or out of the gate then the ride will be done, the saddle will come off and they will get to be comfortable again. Rather than continually fighting the symptoms, you can change their behavior. This is where you can use reverse psychology. Do they want to go back to the barn? Allow them to go back to the hitching rail and then trot twenty circles around that area. Then ride back out towards the arena. Once back in the arena, allow them to stop and rest. I will often dismount at the far end of the arena, loosen my cinch and lead my horse back to the barn.
Equine psychology at a higher level. Photo By Primo
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Now you are being an equine psychologist rather than just a mechanic. You are not simply making your horse do something; you are changing your horse’s
An attitude with four feet.
mind about the scenario. You are making the wrong thing, which is going back to the barn, difficult. You are making the right thing, being out of the arena, easy and comfortable. Whether it is the barn, the gate or perhaps another horse, this psychological principle works in every category. #2 Stop and Go One horseman put it like this, “I never kick a horse to make him go and I never pull on the reins to make him stop. I might kick him if he doesn’t go and I might pull him if doesn’t stop.” The novice horseback rider simply kicks to go and pulls to stop. If you are interested in the psychology of horsemanship, you can motivate your horse to a better response. By asking with your body language and voice to move forward, your horse then has the opportunity to move with just a suggestion rather than a demand. When you’re ready to stop, shifting your weight and saying “whoa” allows your horse to
follow the suggestion and ultimately stay more comfortable. It becomes a win-win situation. You asked before you demanded. #3 Riding to a Point Riding with straightness can often be a difficult proposition. How do you motivate and reward your horse for traveling straight and balanced from one point to another? Start at one end of the arena with your horse pointed towards the far end. Now pick up a trot and focus on one fence post at the other end of the arena. Keep your hands forward and allow your horse to travel on a loose rein. The idea is to keep him in between your hands and legs. Trot all the way to your fencepost, stop and relax. Your horse might have a tendency to turn left or right at the fence. Your job is to keep your horse straight. Don’t worry about pulling back. The fence will cause your horse to slow down and stop. Now stop and rest perpendicular to the fence for thirty to sixty seconds. Then turn around and repeat the
exercise at the other end of the arena. This exercise will help your horse understand that going from point A to point B has a reward at the end. This will motivate your horse to want to travel straight as an arrow down to that point where he gets to stop and relax. Rather than attempting to make your horse travel straight by over managing with your hands and legs, your horse becomes self-motivated to travel straight to that desired spot. These three techniques allow your horse to find the right answer and then be rewarded. Through psychology, you are allowing your ideas to become their ideas. You are now working smarter instead of harder. Your horse is not a golf cart. They are simply an attitude with four feet! A little less mechanics and a lot more psychology will go a long way in furthering your horse/human relationship.
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Equine Law Topics Can You Release Equine Activity Liability Act Liabilities? The Answer May Surprise You
when the horse was already a candidate for euthanasia.
Courts in most states have shown a willingness to enforce liability waivers/releases – as long as the court was convinced that the documents were properly worded and signed. In the 47 states with Equine Activity Liability Acts (all states except for California, Maryland, and New York), can a pre-incident waiver/release, signed by the claimant, waive a claim based on the statute?
SCENARIO
Over the years, courts in several states have explored this question. Most courts have answered “YES.” The current majority view is that releases can bar claims based on an Equine Activity Liability Act (“EALA”), except for claims where the plaintiff has alleged “gross negligence” or “willful and/or wanton conduct.” This type of wrongdoing, most courts say, cannot be released. States where courts have ruled this way include Massachusetts, Utah, Colorado, Georgia, Ohio, Minnesota, Michigan, and Florida. The current minority view is that EALA claims cannot be released. States where courts have ruled this way include New Jersey, Connecticut, and Tennessee. CONCLUSION Courts give releases of liability intense scrutiny. Those who use releases of liability should make sure that their documents comply with applicable state laws and are properly presented. Also, remember that releases are not a substitute for liability insurance; people who sign releases can, and sometimes do, file lawsuits. With this in mind, liability insurance is always important.
Communication Can Save Lives and Avoid Horse Boarding Disputes Never did the stable owner expect to be sued. A horse in his care became injured in the pasture, with a large wound, but the stable owner thought he had it under control. He dressed the wound, gave the horse a penicillin shot using old medication in the barn refrigerator, left the horse in the stall for a few days to rest and recover, and gave the horse only quick checks in the days that followed. There was no need to call a veterinarian, he thought. Several days later, however, the horse’s condition worsened to a very serious point, and by the time a veterinarian was summoned, the horse had to be put down. It turned out that the cut was more severe than the stable owner thought, and the penicillin was unsuitable for the horse. At the very end, a surprised horse owner received the call that the horse was gone. In this example, the stable owner’s actions led to the horse’s death under circumstances that were avoidable. The stable owner created other problems, as well. The horse owner’s equine mortality insurance claim was denied because the insurer believed two provisions of the policy were violated. First, the policy required only veterinarians to administer or supervise injections, but the stable administered the penicillin shot independently. Second, the policy required the owner (or someone of the owner’s behalf) to promptly notify the insurer if the horse became injured or ill, but nobody notified the insurer until several days had passed and
HOW COMMUNICATION COULD HAVE CHANGED THE Prompt communication could potentially save a horse’s life. It can also spare the horse owner a considerable amount of money and avoid legal disputes. Here are a few suggestions: Stables can ask owners to give contact numbers in case the boarded horse becomes injured or ill. That way, the stable or trainer has an opportunity to seek the owner’s approval before veterinary attention is either withheld or sought. The boarding and/or training contract can require the stable to notify the owner any time the horse becomes injured or ill and seek approval from the owner. Horse owners can keep their boarding stables and trainers aware if the horse is insured with equine insurance. Importantly, stable owners and trainers can receive the insurer’s most current, designated (800) notice number and policy information in case the stable or trainer must place a call on the owner’s behalf. Equine insurance companies accept these calls 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Late notice could potentially justify the insurer in denying an equine mortality and major medical insurance claim. Horse owners can leave a credit card on file with the regular attending veterinarian and encourage the stable to call the vet in the owner’s absence. Stables and trainers can seek written authorization to arrange veterinary attention, at their discretion, if the owner cannot be reached. Boarding and training contracts can include this. This article does not constitute legal advice. When questions arise based on specific situations, direct them to a knowledgeable attorney.
Julie Fershtman is one of the nation’s most experienced Equine Law practitioners. A Shareholder with the firm Foster Swift Collins & Smith, PC, based in Michigan, she has successfully tried equine cases before juries in 4 states. She has also drafted hundreds of equine industry contracts. She is a Fellow and officer of the American College of Equine Attorneys. Her speaking engagements on Equine Law span 28 states, and she is the author of three books on equine law issues. For more information, please visit www.fershtmanlaw.com, www. equinelawblog.com, and www.equinelaw.net.
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Lynn Palm
Walk
Improving The
By Lynn Palm
It probably comes as no surprise that a good walk is important in a trail horse. However, a horse with a comfortable, ground-covering walk is one that will be appreciated by real working cowboys, dressage riders, endurance and competitive trail riders, as well as weekend trail riders. That is because the walk is one of the hardest gaits to improve in a horse, and yet it is the gait most commonly used by most riders outside of speed events.
Although it is difficult to improve the quality of a horse’s walk, there are some exercises you can practice to teach your horse to walk at a comfortable, controlled speed in a straight line. When your horse is in a controlled walk, it is much easier for him to stay balanced when he is
Remember that a horse is sensitive enough to feel a fly land on his skin so he does not need much of a leg aid when you ask him to move forward. Use your calves, and not your heels, in as light a touch as necessary to ask your horse to walk forward. If your horse does not step forward immediately into a walk, slide your calves slightly backward and ask again. If that doesn’t work, use a “clucking” sound with your leg aid or touch his side with your crop or the end of our reins just behind your leg or on his rump to give him even more encouragement to move away from the touch. As your horse walks, practice staying balanced and let your hips move back and forth naturally as they follow his motion at the walk. This will synchronize you with the horse, and both you and he will be more comfortable. It also will encourage him to relax his back and use his hind legs more. You keep the horse moving straight and maintaining speed by using light support with your legs and reins. You can tell if your horse is comfortable and relaxed in the walk if his ears are forward and he is moving along without resistance. If your horse is relaxed, clearly understands what you are asking of him, and trusts you, then he will be easier to work with and enjoy the ride too. If you are unbalanced or heavy-handed, however, your horse will be frustrated and anxious for the ride to be over with and may challenge you in some way. There is less momentum at the walk to help your horse stay straight. If he is having trouble staying straight at the walk, practice transitions between the walk and the trot. Walk straight and at a steady pace— without slowing or speeding up. Next, practice varying your speed at the walk.
going up and down hills. If a horse is balanced and moving in a straight line, he can better transfer his weight to his hind end when going downhill as well as negotiate rough terrain much more easily. Practice the following exercise in your regular tack in an enclosed area at first before you take it out on the trail. Make sure you are sitting balanced in the center of your horse’s back and that your cues are clear so that your horse understands them. The Basic Walk Many riders create problems unintentionally when they either kick or grip the horse’s side to get him to walk forward, but these two actions actually make the horse resist. Try pounding your ribs with your fist to get an idea of what your horse feels if you do this.
After practicing walking in a straight line, walk in circles at a steady pace. Remember, that when you circle your horse, he should have a slight bend or curve to his body and not have just his head turned to the inside. Always be aware of your position in the saddle. Your spine should be centered over your horse and an observer should be able to draw a straight line from your ear to your shoulder to the middle of your hip, to the back of your heel, and down to the ground. Your eyes should always be looking ahead to where you want to go and not down at your horse. Remember, if you have trouble controlling your horse’s speed at any gait, bring him into a turn because bending will automatically slow him down. At a walk, initiate the turn by using an upward motion with your outside rein only. This will shorten the horse’s stride at the walk. Think of your outside rein as your “brake.”
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