Weed Management: Thistles
The Horse Staff
August 2, 2010
Dr. William Witt of the University of Kentucky discusses managing four thistles–musk, plumeless, bull, and Canada thistles–in horse pastures.
Dr. William Witt of the University of Kentucky discusses managing four thistles–musk, plumeless, bull, and Canada thistles–in horse pastures.
Emily Sorensen, a trainer at Wyvern farm in Martinez, Calif., gives advice for people with bad memories on how to memorize a dressage test.
Kentucky Horse Park executive director John Nicholson discusses how the park is prepared for the World Equestrian Games and beyond.
Dr. Scott Morrison of Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital discusses the different shoeing needs of high-performance horses.
Dr. Vernon Dryden of Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital demonstrates navicular syndrome diagnosis in a 16-year-old Quarter Horse.
A behind-the-scenes look at Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital, official veterinary partner of the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games.
Poison hemlock, cocklebur, Johnsongrass, and common ragweed can all be poisonous to horses under the right conditions. Dr. William Witt of the University of Kentucky discusses these weeds’ habitats and how to get rid of them.
Dr. Vernon Dryden of Rood and Riddle Equine Hospital discusses what navicular syndrome is, diagnosis, and treatment options.
Stock contractor Ike Sankey gives us background on bucking stock.
Dr. Kevin Haussler discusses horse back problems and the use of chiropractic and complementary therapies.
Discussion of equine medication use and compounding concerns with pharmacist Scarlet Thomas.
It has been suggested that 60% of equine lameness problems are related to osteoarthritis, which stresses the importance of advancements of both medical & surgical treatment options.
Discussion of the changing recommendations for horse deworming strategies (focusing on strongyles) and how you can help prevent resistance to dewormers.
Ground tying can come in handy when grooming, saddling up, mounting and especially when there is no place to tie.
Dr. Claire Latimer of the Rood and Riddle Equine Hospital discusses veterinary ophthalmology, signs of eye problems, and treatment strategies.
Dr. Katherine Garrett of Rood and Riddle Equine Hospital in Lexington, Ky., discusses the use of MRI to diagnose injuries and other problems in horses.
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