Innholdsfortegnelse for Summer 2024 i Horse & Rider

Sweet Itch 101 Have you ever seen or dealt with a horse rubbing his neck on or between fence posts, on a tree, or other rough objects even as they destroy their mane, tail, or hair coat in the process? It’s frustrating and confusing for you and uncomfortable for them. The likely culprit? Sweet itch. In short, sweet itch, or pruritus, is itchiness and results from stimulation of special nerve endings and receptors in the skin. Typically caused by insect bites, primarily midges and gnats, sweet itch also can develop with a combination of bites or conditions. With insect bites, it’s usually not the bite itself that causes the problem but rather an allergic reaction to the saliva. Rule Out the Culprit Because treatment depends on getting to the root…

From feeding to vaccinations and everything in between, your horse’s health depends on your consistent care. By creating a seasonal schedule, you’ll keep your horse life in order all year, and your horse healthy and happy. Create a Calendar Spring: • Administer dewormer.• Administers initial vaccines.• Mow pasture to prepare for summer turnout.• Get on your preferred hay dealer’s purchase list.• Schedule your first shoeing with your farrier (if applicable). Summer: • Prepare for summer travel a month before you hit the road.• Plan turnout schedule and manage pasture. Fall: • Administer dewormer.• Administer booster vaccines.• Schedule with your farrier to have shoes pulled (if applicable). Winter: • Float teeth (or schedule around your event schedule). Managing Feed Horses are creatures of habit; sticking to a consistent feeding schedule keeps…

➞ The horse industry is weighted more heavily toward owners who house their own horses, and care for them on daily basis. Yet, there’s a large percentage of riders who either pay to board a horse because they don’t own the proper facility to keep their horse at home, or they have their horse in training. As owners, we should understand our horses and do our best to know what makes them want to work. And if you don’t have the ability to take your horse home and oversee his care, it’s even more important to spend time with your horse before or after a lesson so you can better understand what he’s like in his environment. The Little Things If you want to be successful, you need to put…

Ranch Sorting National Championships Did you miss all the action at this year’s RSNC’s World Finals? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered! You can livestream this year’s event at any time on Ride TV. Scan the QR code or visit bit.ly/RSNC-World-Finals to watch. Want to learn more about ranch sorting? Check out HorseandRider.com/competitions/ranch-sorting to see all things ranch sorting. See the Action What: National Cutting Horse Association Summer Cutting Spectacular. When: July 13–August 3, 2024. Where: Will Rogers Memorial Complex, Fort Worth, Texas. The details: Watch the final leg of the NCHA Triple Crown of Cutting in person and enjoy the Best of the West Tradeshow while you’re there. More info: nchacutting.com. ‘When you go on a longer trail ride in the summer heat, check your horse often to ensure…

Beat the Bugs ⋆ As summer rolls in, keeping insects—especially flies—away from your horse isn’t just about your horse’s comfort but also his health. Insects can carry and transmit diseases that can be costly and potentially deadly. With many solutions on the market for bug repellant, there’s only one that will stop the flies before they hatch. Fly Predators (spalding-labs.com) are customized to your property and are small insects—that aren’t bothersome and are completely harmless—that feed on the fly larvae. Simply get a shipment in the mail, sprinkle the predators in areas that see a lot of fly activity (wet areas, manure piles, etc.), and repeat as you receive shipments. Bug Off These solutions will help keep your horse insect-free this summer. 1. All Natural Gone are the days when…

PRIVATE LESSON Fix Your Flying Lead Change WHEN IT COMES TIME to teach your horse a flying lead change, do you have the mechanics and fundamentals in place to ensure your horse is set up to execute a flying lead change? Or are you just kicking him forward into a lope and hoping for the best? Read on to see the drill I use to prep my horses at the walk and trot before ever asking them to change leads. PRIVATE LESSON Fix Your Flying Lead Change ➞ Before kicking your horse into a lope and asking for a change of lead, you need to take time to have the fundamentals in place to be able to isolate the body parts of your horse individually and together to properly execute…

In June of 2011 an outbreak of equine herpes virus (EHV) at a cutting event in Ogden, Utah, changed the horse world. By the time the outbreak was reined in, more than 2,000 horses and 242 premises were exposed in 19 states. Seventeen cases in California alone resulted in the cancellation of 142 of 520 competitions scheduled in the state. And social media panic in response to news reports caused events across the country to shut down even where risk of exposure was nonexistent. Industry experts quickly realized something needed to be done to change the way the horse world responds to the threat of disease. So where did things go wrong? Let’s find out. Ogden taught us a lot about the spread of equine disease, and just how sideways…

TRAVEL Rock Springs, Wyoming WHAT National High School Finals Rodeo WHEN July 14–20, 2024 Thousands Compete at the “World’s Largest Rodeo” More than 1,700 contestants will attend the 2024 National High School Finals Rodeo, throwing their hat in the ring for a chance at a world championship title. National High School Rodeo Association members compete at state levels for local recognition, and the top four contestants in each event qualify for the NHSFR. Spectators can expect an action-packed event, with rodeo events, a reined cow horse show, and a terrific trade show sure to have something for everyone (nhsra.com/nhsfr). TRAVEL Wyoming With a reined cow horse show, two rodeo performances daily, a massive trade show, and 16 different events to watch, this weekend is sure to be a crowd pleaser. Featuring…

Throwback Fashion Embrace the ’80s and ’90s with retro Western fashion. ⋆ 1. As they say, history repeats itself. Especially in the fashion world. This summer, bright colors and bold patterns once spotted in Western fashion are making their way back in style again. With snip toes and bright-red, heart-shaped roses on the shaft, these boots have retro elements with modern comfort. With CellSole comfort, these boots will make you feel like you’re walking on clouds compared to the boots that were popular decades before. ($295.95; twistedx.com). 2. Classically Modern This dress has a bold, retro red color with the traditional back yoke and embroidery. Pair with some red boots to really pull the outfit together for a creative spin on classic Western fashion. $109.99; eroper.com. 3. Embroidered Denim This…