Poll Recap: Summer Arena Dust Control
Jennifer Whittle
July 19, 2016
Of the 299 respondents, 196 (66%) said they use a sprinkler or water to help control arena dust.
Of the 299 respondents, 196 (66%) said they use a sprinkler or water to help control arena dust.
Dreaming of an arena? Alayne Blickle (Horses for Clean Water), Donna Foulk (PSU Equine Extension), and Michelle Anderson (The Horse) share their experiences.
Do you want to keep horses at home? Are you looking to develop and improve efficiency on your small farm? Join us for this information-packed hour! Our experts will answer your questions about fencing, housing, storage, arenas, pasture and more!
Presentation topics included racing surfaces, equine injuries, and respiratory health for horses, among others.
The summit will feature talks on racing surfaces, equine injuries, nutrition, biosecurity, respiratory health, and more.
Research topics include musculoskeletal and respiratory issues, parasites on stud farms, early pregnancy loss, and more.
The fatality rate at Aqueduct Racetrack, Belmont Park, and Saratoga Race Course in 2015 was 1.1 per 1,000 starts.
The fatality rate of 1.62 per 1,000 starts is the lowest since the Equine Injury Database started publishing statistics.
Research topics include EHV-1 latency, foal pneumonia, training and surface factors in preventing injury, and more.
Dr. Ashley Embly answers a question about managing thrush in horses who live in wet environments.
From sucking off horseshoes to perpetuating thrush, scratches, and more, mud threatens your horse’s health. Get your questions answered about mud management, controlling water runoff, and treating mud-related horse health issues!
Here are six important tips to help owners keep horses healthy and safe during the cold days of winter.
Learn easy ways to manage mud and manure from Alayne Blickle of Horses for Clean Water.
Dr. Mick Peterson found that the dirt surface met all of the pre-meet test criteria and was maintained properly.
Gutters and downspouts can prevent mud from accumulating around barns. Horses for Clean Water’s Alayne Blickle explains.
The experts agree that research results could evolve into standards that can help protect horses and riders.
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