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No Laminitis! Conference
August 5-7, 2011
DeMario Farms, Chittenango, NY
The Equine Cushing’s and Insulin Resistance Group (ECIR Group), an internet based group for horses with Equine Cushing’s disease and Insulin Resistance, recently announced plans for the First Annual No Laminitis! Conference to take place on August 5-7, 2011, hosted by Black Horse Consulting in conjunction with DeMario Farms, Chittenango, NY.
Tags: cushings, insulin resistance
Check out this amazing database of equine anatomy photos from the Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine, designed to accompany ‘Rooney’s Guide to the Dissection of the Horse’.
Please note: The images in the database are photographs of dissected cadavers. The database and images associated with these pages are intended for use by veterinary professionals and may not be suitable for all individuals; parental guidance is advised.
Enter the Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine Equine Anatomy Photo Database
To begin browsing the database, click the large red button labeled ‘Search the Database’ on the home page of the database.
For anatomy photos of the equine hoof and lower leg – choose [Chapter 6: Forelimb] from the Select Chapter drop-down menu.
Tags: Hoof Anatomy
Saturday May 14, 2011Â Â 9am-4pm
Cash Point Quarter Horses Ardmore, TN
Discounted Earlybird Registration until Fri. May 13 – sign up now and save!
Tags: clinics, hoof trimming
Caution! Grass that’s high in simple sugars and starches can trigger a laminitis attack in sensitive horses!
Was your horse or pony “a little sore-footed” last spring when the grass started coming out?
Is your mule a little on the chunky side?
Does your donkey have a cresty neck or fatty deposits at the top of his tail?
Is your miniature horse an easy keeper?
If you answered yes to any of those questions, your equine buddy may be insulin resistant. Grass, hay, and bagged feeds that are high in simple sugars and starch can trigger a laminitis attack in insulin resistant equines! Plan to limit grazing time this spring, and make other adjustments to your feeding program, to ward off a potential laminitis attack.
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Tags: cushings, feeds, founder, insulin resistance, laminitis, supplements
Random vintage cowboy photo (not Dennis Reis)
This event involves Dennis in an educational and entertaining demonstration built around finding extraordinary performance within ordinary horses. You will witness a young horse accepting saddle and rider for the first time and a problem horse overcoming adversity — experience the infinite possibilities of the horse / human bond with Dennis as your guide to understanding.