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Utah Brand Inspections For Horses, Karl Hoopes, Jacob Hadfield, Jessie Hadfield
Utah Brand Inspections For Horses, Karl Hoopes, Jacob Hadfield, Jessie Hadfield
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Brand inspection laws and proof of ownership laws are often misunderstood by horse owners in Utah. Outlined in this paper are the current laws regarding requirements for proof of ownership while traveling and brand inspection requirements during the transfer of ownership.
Equine Dental Care, Karl Hoopes, Patricia Evans, Diana Witkopf
Equine Dental Care, Karl Hoopes, Patricia Evans, Diana Witkopf
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Just as people visit the dentist on a regular basis to maintain proper dental health, horses also require regular dental care. Horses should have at least annual dental check-ups to maintain proper alignment and remove points and hooks. This publication provides facts and suggestions on basic equine dental care for horses of all ages.
Equine Nutrition: Concentrates, Karl Hoopes, Patricia Evans, Scott Mckendrick
Equine Nutrition: Concentrates, Karl Hoopes, Patricia Evans, Scott Mckendrick
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Concentrate (grain) should be considered only as supplements to good quality hay. In general, a mature horse does not require the energy provided by concentrate-type feeds (grains/sweet feeds, pelleted feed, etc.) unless the horse is used for more than light work or in production, such as a lactating mare or a breeding stallion. Too many times horses are overfed rather than underfed. This fact sheet will help horse owners understand the digestive process and the general feeding requirements, including different grains and mixed grains, for their horses.
Aging Horses By Their Teeth, Karl Hoopes, Patricia Evans, Nancy Jack
Aging Horses By Their Teeth, Karl Hoopes, Patricia Evans, Nancy Jack
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This publication tells how to pinpoint a horses age, within a fairly narrow range, by examining its teeth. Being able to pinpoint age can be of use to owners of unregistered horses or horses whose age is unknown for any reason. Many health and nutrition management decisions are directly related to age and dental wear, making it even more important for all horse owners to have a general understanding of how a horse’s mouth changes with age. From a historical perspective, up until recently when organized associations started keeping birth dates on registered horses, most horse professionals took great pride …
Body Condition Scoring For Horses, Karl Hoopes, Eric Thacker, Linden Greenhalgh
Body Condition Scoring For Horses, Karl Hoopes, Eric Thacker, Linden Greenhalgh
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Horse enthusiasts are often concerned about their horse’s health, appearance and performance. A major key to accomplishing these three goals is to keep your horse at a desirable body condition, or degree of fat cover. However, being able to accurately evaluate a horse to tell if they are over or underweight has been a subjective practice for many years. As with all aspects of horse ownership, horse owners have different opinions on what is an ideal body weight for an individual horse. Also, because horses come in all shapes and sizes, many horse owners are not able to objectively evaluate …
How To Choose A Good Trail Horse, Makenna Osborne, Karl Hoopes, Judy Smith
How To Choose A Good Trail Horse, Makenna Osborne, Karl Hoopes, Judy Smith
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Trail riding has long been a popular use for the recreational horse, providing outdoor enjoyment for riders of all abilities. Good trail horses come in all shapes, sizes, breeds, and ages making it hard to make a final choice on which horse will carry you safely through your upcoming outdoor adventures. This information is meant as a recommendation to a potential buyer and the buyer must keep in mind their riding and handling capabilities as well as what they’re expecting of the equine.
4-H Career Readiness - Animal, Dairy And Veterinary Sciences, Equine And Management Emphasis, Joshua Dallin, Kelsey Romney
4-H Career Readiness - Animal, Dairy And Veterinary Sciences, Equine And Management Emphasis, Joshua Dallin, Kelsey Romney
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This brochure gives 4-H members information about preparing for careers in animal, dairy and veterinary science, with equine and management emphasis.
Equine West Nile Encephalitis, Karl Hoopes, Karah Nay
Equine West Nile Encephalitis, Karl Hoopes, Karah Nay
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West Nile Virus (WNV) was first introduced to the United States in 1999. Since then, the disease has spread to all of our equine populations. Spread by mosquitos from infected birds to horses, WNV can cross the blood-brain barrier to cause an encephalomyelitis. Clinical signs can include weakness, ataxia, muscle twitching, coma, and even death. Prevention, by vaccination and reducing mosquito numbers, is much more effective than treating the disease.
Ride Utah! Program Guide, Karl Hoopes, Karson Anderson, Jared C. Shultz
Ride Utah! Program Guide, Karl Hoopes, Karson Anderson, Jared C. Shultz
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Utah State University Extension has developed a therapeutic equine program called Ride Utah! that targets military personnel and a guest. This guide explains that program and contains an in-depth review of Ride Utah! and includes step by step instructions on how to replicate the program.
Caring For Horses In Cold Weather, Karl Hoopes
Caring For Horses In Cold Weather, Karl Hoopes
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This fact sheet gives tips for providing a suitable environment for horses to live outside in the winter and remain comfortable and healthy,
Trail Ride First Aid For Horses, Karl Hoopes
Trail Ride First Aid For Horses, Karl Hoopes
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This fact sheet gives first aid tips for treating horses injured on a trail ride. It discusses hoof injuries, lacerations, fractured legs, colic, muscle cramping, eye injury, and what to include in a basic equine first aid kit.
Equine Infectious Anemia, Karl H. Hoopes
Equine Infectious Anemia, Karl H. Hoopes
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This fact sheet gives information on equine infectious anemia, a blood-borne infectious viral disease of horses, donkeys, and mules. It describes transmission, clinical disease, diagnosis and control.
Equine Piroplasmosis, Karl Hoopes, Barry Pittman
Equine Piroplasmosis, Karl Hoopes, Barry Pittman
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This fact sheet describes equine Piropasmosis, a tick-borne disease that can affect horses, how it is transmitted, how it is diagnosed, prevention, and treatment.
Time To Say Goodbye (Equine Euthanasia), Karl Hoopes, Holly Mason
Time To Say Goodbye (Equine Euthanasia), Karl Hoopes, Holly Mason
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This fact sheet describes the process of euthanasia for horses, including techniques, confirming death, and disposal of body.
Intrastate And Interstate Travel Requirements For Horses, Karl Hoopes, Barry Pittman, Cody James
Intrastate And Interstate Travel Requirements For Horses, Karl Hoopes, Barry Pittman, Cody James
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This fact sheet describes the requirements for transporting horses within Utah and to other states.
How To Use Anti-Mullerian Hormone Testing To Diagnose Granulosa Cell Tumors In Mares, Dirk K. Vanderwall, Kerry A. Rood
How To Use Anti-Mullerian Hormone Testing To Diagnose Granulosa Cell Tumors In Mares, Dirk K. Vanderwall, Kerry A. Rood
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This fact sheet describes how to use Anti-Mullerian hormone testing to diagnose granulosa cell tumors in mares.
Horse Marketing: Answers And Options, Jim Keyes
Horse Marketing: Answers And Options, Jim Keyes
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As marketing a horse in today's world can be difficult, information on marketing options in provided, including preparing a horse for sale and realistic horse values.
Winterizing Your Horse's Feet, Scott Mckendrick, James Keyes, Karmella Dolecheck
Winterizing Your Horse's Feet, Scott Mckendrick, James Keyes, Karmella Dolecheck
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This publication gives tips and instructions on winterizing horse's feet in order to keep them safe and healthy.
Sand Colic: Risk Factors, Detection, Treatment, And Prevention, Kerry A. Rood, Colette Tebeau
Sand Colic: Risk Factors, Detection, Treatment, And Prevention, Kerry A. Rood, Colette Tebeau
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This publication explains factors, detection, treatment and prevention for sand colic in horses.
Equine Vision And Its Effect On Behavior, Patricia Evans
Equine Vision And Its Effect On Behavior, Patricia Evans
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This publication describes horses vision and how to work horses to the best advantage.
Equine Nutrition: Forages, Patricia Evans, Scott Mckendrick
Equine Nutrition: Forages, Patricia Evans, Scott Mckendrick
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This publication explains differences in legume and grass hay and pasture and feeding suggestions
Proper Basic Hoof Care, Scott Mckendrick, Patricia Evans, Clell V. Bagley Dvm
Proper Basic Hoof Care, Scott Mckendrick, Patricia Evans, Clell V. Bagley Dvm
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This publication provides information and procedures for proper hoof care and shoeing.
Equine Behavior: Prey Vs. Predator, Horse Vs. Human, Patricia Evans
Equine Behavior: Prey Vs. Predator, Horse Vs. Human, Patricia Evans
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This publication describes what predator-like things humans do around horses and how you can work with a horse on its own terms.
Body Condition Scoring: A Management Tool For Evaluating All Horses, Patricia Evans
Body Condition Scoring: A Management Tool For Evaluating All Horses, Patricia Evans
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This fact sheet describes the body condition scoring system that evaluates horses on the amount of fat deposited in specific areas.
Helmets, Heads, And Health For Horse Enthusiasts, Patricia Evans, Colette Floyd
Helmets, Heads, And Health For Horse Enthusiasts, Patricia Evans, Colette Floyd
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This publication describes why helmet use is highly recommended for all equestrian activities, while assisting with proper helmet sizing and fit.
Managing Your Horse On A Tight Budget, Patricia Evans
Managing Your Horse On A Tight Budget, Patricia Evans
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This publication gives tips to giving your horse the proper love and care it needs while sticking to a budget.
Internal Parasites And Your Horse: A Cause For Concern, Patricia Evans, Jennifer Nadeau
Internal Parasites And Your Horse: A Cause For Concern, Patricia Evans, Jennifer Nadeau
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This publication describes different types of worms that are prevalent among horses and discusses how to best treat and prevent worm infestation.
Fecal Egg Count Tests Improve Deworming Programs, Patricia Evans, Kerry A. Rood
Fecal Egg Count Tests Improve Deworming Programs, Patricia Evans, Kerry A. Rood
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This publication discusses improvements that have been made to deworming programs.
Daily Horse Observations For Horse Owners, Patricia Evans, Karen Waite
Daily Horse Observations For Horse Owners, Patricia Evans, Karen Waite
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This publication gives suggestions of what to watch for on a daily basis to assure your horse is healthy and happy.
Utah 4-H Stadium Jumping, Rebecca Lewis, Patricia Evans
Utah 4-H Stadium Jumping, Rebecca Lewis, Patricia Evans
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This publication outlines details of stadium jumping courses for horses.