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Horse Gold Unique Proprietary Formula Obliterates Gastric Pain in Horses Bradenton, FL (PRWEB) July 26, 2011 Horse Gold, makers of hyper-effective equine supplements created by horsemen for horsemen, officially released Gastromax3â„¢ paste, an affordable, once-a-day preventive anti-ulcer supplement for horses. Gastromax3â„¢ paste is formulated to prevent debilitating ulcers using omeprazole, a protein pump inhibitor that blocks the production of acid, plus supplemental...
A new informative book, 99 Ways to Not Kill Your Horse, is available now to give horse owners useful tips on good horsemanship. Olympic Silver medalist Gina Miles has endorsed 99 Ways to Not Kill Your Horse as ""¦a necessity for horse owners"¦" Pittsburg, TX (PRWEB) July 01, 2011 Authors, Vanessa Taraba and Susie Lytal bring you 99 Ways to Not Kill Your Horse, a humorous, candid, yet very informative book, based on many years of horse experience as professionals. This well written...
A new application for iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch has been developed to do just that. Colic in Horses: An Owner's Guide is the first equine veterinary app aimed at truly reducing mortality rates in horses by educating their owners. Pittsburg, TX (PRWEB) June 25, 2011 Colic is the number one killer of horses every year. Dr. Keith Taraba, owner of Northeast Texas Equine Services (http://NETexasEquine.com), has worked with software developers to create the first iTunes application that...
Massage therapy benefits all equines and canines, from the beloved companion to the highly athletic performer. This therapy is being increasingly utilized to enhance performance, reduce injuries, and maintain overall physical and mental health. Philadelphia, PA (PRWEB) June 24, 2011 Equine and canine massage therapy is non-invasive and its' methods are used for a variety of reasons, all resulting in improved quality of life and increased longevity. To name a few, muscle integrated...
AUSTIN, Texas, June 6, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- As of May 30, the battle over who can perform dental work on Texas horses, veterinarians or non-veterinarian tooth floaters, was resolved when the Texas Legislature moved to professionalize the practice of non-veterinary equine dentistry by passing House Bill 414. This bill defines and establishes training and educational requirements so that persons who are not veterinarians may legally perform certain aspects of equine dentistry under...
Any time a horse is confined, whether indoors, outdoors or while being transported, it can get stressed or bored, which is bad for equine health. In May 2011, SweetPro introduced EquiDisk, a sugar-free 6 pound healthy horse treat that hangs suspended on a rope, so a horse can relieve stress and have playful activity by nibbling and licking it while receiving healthy nutrition from fermented feeds, vitamins, minerals, prebiotics and enzymes. Walhalla, ND (PRWEB) June 01, 2011 Any time a...
DULUTH, Ga., June 1, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Supporting horse owners and veterinarians in their efforts to keep their horses healthy, today Merial launched its "Outbreak Alert" program, which will be used to notify horse owners about reports of equine disease throughout the country, as well as build a greater awareness of those diseases and the importance of prevention. Disease poses a significant threat to the health and well-being of horses. Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) has a mortality...
Horse Gold's Release O2 is now in production, with delivery expected by May 2011 (PRWEB) April 27, 2011 Horse Gold has released details about Release O2, a revolutionary new equine dietary supplement. Scheduled for delivery by early May 2011, Release O2 was developed by Horse Gold for any owner seeking to maximize their horse's genetic potential. Studies show this supplement can improve a horse's strength, power and endurance. When developing Release O2, Horse Gold set out to bring to...
Like any other newborn, the neonatal horse can be a challenging patient. Its immune system is still under construction, its blood chemistry can vary wildly, and "“ like most infants "“ it wants to stay close to mom.These factors are magnified in the critically ill foal, said Pamela Wilkins, a professor of equine internal medicine and emergency/critical care at the University of Illinois and the author of a new paper on equine neonatal intensive care.The paper, in Clinical Laboratory...
Friends of Sound Horses (FOSH) has named a Missouri Fox Trotter its Horse of the Year for the third time. The Kansas Kowboy D, owned by John Brandreth of Georgia-based Brandreth Farms is the 2010 FOSH Horse of the Year, earning more than 1000 FOSH show points. "Kowboy" was the Missouri Fox Trotting Horse Breed Association's (MFTHBA) World Grand Champion Open Versatility horse in 2010 with six World Championships, and was an MFTHBA gaited performance champion, winning four World...
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The Hucul or Carpathian Pony is a breed of draft horse that was originally found in the Carpathian Mountains. The Hucul is considered the most direct descendant of the now extinct Tarpan. It is named after the small ethnic group of Hutsuls. However, the horse breed is much older than the Hutsul people. This heavy horse possesses great endurance and hardiness. They are usually calm and are used for both trail riding and pulling timber in otherwise inaccessible forested areas. They are...
The Tarpan, Equus ferus ferus, is an extinct species of Eurasian wild horse. The last specimen died in captivity in Ukraine in 1918 or 1919. The Tarpan was first described in 1774 by Johann Friedrich Gmelin, who had first seen the horse in 1769 in the region of Bobrovsk, near Voronezh. Polish farmers often crossed the tarpan with their domestic horses. The result was a small horse breed, the konik. Koniks and other similar horse breeds are now being used to bring back the tarpan from...
