Posted by on Mar 27, 2011 in General News, Horses | 0 comments
An unavoidable part of keeping equines is the fact that they produce manure….manure in great quantities! On average a horse will produce about 8-12 piles of poo a day, that could be more that 22kg a day for just one horse.
If you are managing your paddocks by ‘poop scooping’ or have your horses in and muck out each day, you will, like many of us be wondering what to do with all...
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Ireland’s financial crash from prosperity has hit everyone very hard indeed, but none are suffering more than the horses, and those involved with them. A major part of Ireland’s economy has always been the horse industry, with high prices commanded for the cream of the bloodstock from the racing world.
This link about TOM HOGAN tells of a racehorse trainer in Ireland who has seen his...
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Posted by on Mar 11, 2011 in Association News | 0 comments
A new law brought into force on the 11th of March 2011, is detailed in this LINK
It seems to have come about as a result of a case brought by the Farriers association against barefoot trimmers.
Basically it lists and clarifies who, legally, (who isn’t a vet) can perform procedures on animals. Only in the case of first aid or contagious disease can anyone not qualified legitimately do...
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Posted by on Mar 3, 2011 in Association News | 1 comment
Earlier this year we were asked to find adoption homes for two pure-bred Arab mares, Milly and Ellie.
Due to exceptionally sad circumstances, their owner was having to move back to the UK and could not take the girls with her. Having owned Milly since a foal, she was grief-stricken at the idea of having to part with her. Her pain was heart-wrenching, and we tried to support her as much as...
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Posted by on Jan 31, 2011 in Association News | 0 comments
A few words from our Guardians…..
Manon & Rowan have been with us for nearly 2 weeks and are already part of the family and settling in nicely. Their confidence grows daily and they are starting to enjoy the daily routine of feeding, grooming, feet, etc. and can be led on a halter to their field. After being kept separate from our 3 donkeys(although they could talk over a fence...
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Posted by on Jan 27, 2011 in Disease, News | 0 comments
We have seen in the news recently several cases of Equine Influenza, these seem to be centred around the Paris area and in training yards.
Equine Flu is extremely contagious and so it’s useful to be aware of the warning signs, just in case. Have a read of our report we blogged about last year when there was a large outbreak of the disease in...
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