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"Backing Up," from my FREE monthly newsletter
From the Teach a Horse to Backup Series:
"The horse that balks rather than moving backward isn't giving to (rein) pressure; you're pulling and so is he. And, because he has no experience backing (smoothly, at least), when you pull he doesn't know to "assume the backing position." (It's like giving the gas to a car that's in park.) Here's the most important thing you can learn when it comes to going backward: Go forward. From now on, if you even for an instant feel your horse resist as you ask him to back, get him going forward – and do so right away. Don't let him learn that balking is an option – correct that thought immediately by goosing him forward. Two fundamental John Lyons Training concepts are at play here: 1) "The horse can't decide to 'not move.'" and 2) 'Get the feet to move, get them to move consistently, then get them to move consistently in the correct direction.'"
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A sample from Day 3:
"There are quite a few "What Ifs" that could come into play here, (backing up, stalling out, turning a hip off in one direction, shooting back off the trailer, bullying you with a shoulder, loading only briefly before backing out on his own, etc.). Rather than continually "digressing," I'll cover those in Day Five's segment. Flip forward to that section, should you find your horse throwing you a curve not covered here.
With your horse's nose at the trailer, the lead in your left hand and your right hand (with dressage whip) outstretched toward his hip, ask for the horse to move forward. Tap until you get some sort of a forward movement, leaning, pawing, etc., then stop, pause, pet. Next, tap until the horse lifts a front leg. He'll put the foot back on the ground. Pause briefly and pet him before repeating. Do this several times and the horse will eventually drop that foot onto the back end of the trailer. You've just loaded a front foot for the first time. Pause a moment, then take the lead and gently move the horse back a step. Repeat that sequence, loading one foot, 200 times. That's not a typo. 200 may sound like a lot – but it'll surprise you how fast you can rack up that number." - Print out from home
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"Horse Colic"
By Andi Wize
Colic is one of the most common horse conditions in which you will need to call your Veterinarian. Colic is not a disease; it is a clinical sign of many possible diseases. Increasing your knowledge of this common condition of horses could save your horse’s life.
Colic means literally a pain in the abdomen. When a horse "colics," this means that the horse is acting painful, and it appears that the pain is coming from the abdomen.
Horse colic can vary greatly in severity. Some colics will go away with just taking your horse for a walk, but other forms of colic will require surgery, and can be life threatening. So if you think your horse has colic you should contact your Veterinarian immediately.
There are many possible causes of colic in horse. One possible cause of colic could be from a changing diet. The diet could be too high in grain or maybe there is moldy hay in the feed. Another possible cause is when a segment of the horse's intestine twists in the abdomen, this happens not infrequently in horses. Generally your Veterinarian can diagnose this by ultrasound, palpation, or by use of a stethoscope. To cure this type of colic, surgery is often required. This means you have to take your horse to the Veterinary hospital. Colic surgery in horses is very expensive costing $2,000 at a minimum. Plus the hospitalization is rather extensive too.
Some common treatments for horse colics could include products that relive the pain like analgesics called Banamine or Aspirin. Also, mineral oil is used sometimes if it is thought that extra lubrication in the intestines would help the pain pass. Sometimes in severe cases intestines can rupture which often leads to death. But with proper feeding and care you can prevent most cases of colic.
Often times when calling your Veterinarian about your horse having colic they will often advise you to not let your horse try to lay down and roll over. If they are in pain many horses will try and lay down and roll around on the ground trying to relieve the pain. It is important to prevent this as a horse can do even more damage to themselves in this condition.
A secondary problem often overlooked when horses colic is that lameness could develop. This is a disease of the feet which is also a very common problem of horses.
If you think your horse has colic you should contact your Veterinarian immediately, even if it's late at night. When your horse has colic minutes and hours count towards finding a resolution to the problem.
Another important thing to be aware of is that some horses are more prone to colic than other ones. This is a question you should ask a horse owner if you are thinking about buying their horse.
By becoming aware of the common disease conditions in horses you can catch them earlier and provide relief earlier. If you have more questions on colic, or think your horse may have colic, be sure to contact your Veterinarian.
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Horse Owning: Horse Colic, advice for the horse owner provided by John Lyons Certified Trainer Keith Hosman
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