Know How Horses Respond To Hot Summertime Temperatures
Equine owners would find life easier this summer if their horses could communicate as well as Mr. Ed from the popular 1960s television sitcom. The talking equine always had something to say; real horses require closer attention to understand their signals.
During the hot summer, for example, it is the responsibility of the equine manager to ensure horses are drinking enough water to maintain good health and performance and to know when to back off an animal’s level of activity, said Kris Hiney, Oklahoma State University Extension equine specialist.
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McNeese Rodeo Team Qualifies for College National Finals
Four Cowgirls and two Cowboys from the McNeese State University rodeo team have qualified for the College National Finals Rodeo and will head to Casper, Wyoming, to compete June 13-19.
The National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association (NIRA) crowns both individual event and team champions. Over 400 students from more than 100 universities and colleges representing 11 regions will compete at this year’s competition.
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Milestone in LSU AgCenter research: Horses Treated to Ovulate Early Give Birth to Healthy Foals
For decades, LSU AgCenter researchers have sought to alter female horses’ reproductive cycles to help them become pregnant earlier and give birth at the beginning of the year to meet the needs of the competitive racing and show horse industry.
While Erin Oberhaus, an equine physiologist with the AgCenter, had successfully caused mares to ovulate and become pregnant months ahead of Mother Nature’s schedule, no foals were born using these methods until last month.
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Owner Placed On No-Entry List At Fair Grounds After Horse Turns Up In Bail Pen
Churchill Downs Inc. officials say they have placed an owner on the no-entry list at Fair Grounds after her horse appeared in a Texas bail lot while still in the entries at the New Orleans track.
Little Red Kid was advertised on social media Jan. 30 by a kill pen, but at that time was still supposed to be headed to the ninth race on Feb. 3.
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