HEALTH & EDUCATION

We all want the best care possible for our horses. The Heath & Education section covers both Learning Institutions, Organizations as well as many sources for equine assistance including Veterinarians and Farriers.

For those who want a to formally study horses, the Education section includes College Riding, Equine Studies, and Veterinary Schools. Learn about the wide variety of horses in the Horse Breeds section. Supplements and Treatments Therapy are also included in the section.

Everyone can learn from Fine Art and there are some specialty Museums that might surprise you.

Horses as a therapy partner enrich the lives of the disabled. These facilities are listed in our Therapeutic Riding section. To help children and young adults build confidence and grow emotionally, please see the resources available on the Youth Outreach page.

Looking for a place to keep your horse? You can find it in the Horse Boarding section. Traveling? Find a Shipping company or Horse Sitting service if your horse is staying home!

Want to stay up to date with the latest training clinics or professional conferences? Take a look at our Calendar of Events for Health & Education for the dates and locations of upcoming events.

Do we need to add more? Please use the useful feedback link and let us know!

Equitopia traveled to U.C. Davis where Dr. Sarah leJeune conducted a radiographic study to investigate what happens to a horse's spine when it's using core muscles while the hind quarters are rounded and "engaged." Can "kissing spine" (when vertebra rub together) be averted by not riding with a hollow back? Watch the video to see the incredible results!

Move any sick horse into a clean and disinfected stall, as far away from the other horses as possible
If no exterior stall is present, or isolated stall space is available, put tarps up around the stall of the sick horse so that other horses cannot make direct contact with it; - note this will not prevent spread of disease agents that move through the air Prepare an area for medication, water buckets and feed containers that are kept away from other equipment (tip: label with red tape)
DO NOT allow the sick horse to have physical contact with other horses
Use dedicated equipment for the sick horse, and to clean it’s stall. Manure must be removed using specifically designated and labelled equipment
Put up a sign to notify everyone about the isolated horse and it’s location, and post biosecurity protocols in the area
Do not allow unnecessary visitors to have contact with the sick horse
All staff must wear protective clothing, or keep special designated clothing in the isolation area for when dealing with the sick horse
Work with the sick horse last each day and wash your hands before and after
If the horse is getting turn out, make a small fenced or separate area where this horse cannot touch others
Once horse has recovered, disinfect all equipment, halters, lead ropes, pails, feed dishes, stall and manure removal equipment

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Health & Education

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