Covid19, the new coronavirus that has turned into a global pandemic is affecting almost everything and certainly dominating the news. It’s likely to be that way for weeks, and possibly months to come. Coronaviruses take up residence in the lungs, and are zoonotic, which means they can be transmitted by animals. A rare coronavirus recently appeared in Arizona. A horse has been diagnosed with equine coronavirus. It’s thought the virus is transmitted through manure. It’s being called an isolated case, but owners are being advised to watch for signs of illness, but not to worry about catching the virus from their horses.
A zoonotic disease is one that can be passed between animal species. If you pick up certain types of microbes from your horse, it’s possible that you too might be affected by that bacteria. Again, it’s really rare for this to happen, but there are times when you should be diligent about basic hygiene and use common sense. And, here are the more common zoonotic diseases you should know about. Click here for List of Diseases Humans Can Catch From Horses
On the first day of lockdown, most of us sat in our homes. Silent, shellshocked, looking through old pictures of our horses and trying to come to terms with the fact that we had to be without them for 3 whole weeks. Worrying about ...
30th Mar 2020 |
Equine Disease and Prevention |
Winniefield Park
Covid19, the new coronavirus that has turned into a global pandemic is affecting almost everything and certainly dominating the news. It’s likely to be that way for weeks, and possibly months to come. Coronaviruses take up residen ...
30th May 2020 |
Equine Disease and Prevention |
Winniefield Park
There are a lot of out of work horses right now! Even the horse cast members at Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, California are in lock down, no longer pulling carriages of tourists down Main Street, USA. But, they're doing just fine ...
17th May 2020 |
Equine Disease and Prevention |
Polo the Weirdo
The elongated shutdown of racing brings with it many great consequences, many of which are already beginning to show as owners, breeders and trainers alike are forced to begin euthanasia of horses they can no longer afford to keep ...
11th Apr 2020 |
Equine Disease and Prevention |
Polo the Weirdo
With our current global pandemic, many equestrians the world over are suddenly being forced to face a horseless reality as entire nations enter lockdown. It is a miserable and testing time, but equestrians are tough. We’re gonna m ...
For over 10 years, a white mare has been roaming the streets and green spaces of Frankfurt, Germany. Now, with the roadways empty, and more people at home, she’s lifting the spirit of many residents during the coronavirus lockdown ...
14th Sep 2020 |
Equine Disease and Prevention |
Winniefield Park
Could horses help treat Covid-19? Immune therapy research being done in South America suggests that antibodies produced by horses when injected with part of the coronavirus might help fight the virus in people. Horse blood contain ...
Stables are dealing with restrictions and recommendations from various government agencies around the world. Depending on where you live, your stable might be closed to visitors altogether. But that doesn’t mean your horse isn’t b ...
21st Jun 2020 |
Equine Disease and Prevention |
Winniefield Park
Covid-19 is taking its toll on so many businesses and individuals. One rescue stable in British Columbia, Canada, fears that they are running out of time to save 30 horses and ponies, many of which could be sent to slaughter. The ...
12th Aug 2020 |
Equine Disease and Prevention |
Winniefield Park
Front line workers are getting a lot of attention, and rightly so, as they put themselves in harm’s way dealing with the damage done by COVID-19. To help workers deal with the stress, a stable near Oceanside, California is offerin ...
A fifteen-year journey to the Rio Olympics took an unexpected turn for a Dutch dressage rider and her horse Parzival. Adelinde Cornelissen was faced with what might have been a difficult decision for some. She turned her back on t ...
19th Oct 2021 |
Equine Disease and Prevention |
Winniefield Park
Tenerife is part of the Canary Islands off the coast of Spain and is a popular tourist destination. Unfortunately, the horses of Tenerife rarely benefit from this thriving industry and many are neglected, unhealthy and malnourishe ...
17th Oct 2021 |
Equine Disease and Prevention |
Winniefield Park
The first full week of October saw a new roster of top PonyBox horses and high jumpers with a Black Forest mare challenging the Thoroughbreds usually seen in the top ranks. ...
16th Oct 2021 |
Equine Disease and Prevention |
Winniefield Park
600km is 372 miles, and a substantial distance to ride no matter how you measure it. But, it’s a yearly trek for Jane Dotchin, who made her first trek in 1972. Now, 40 years later at the age of 80, riding her quiet horse Diamond a ...
15th Oct 2021 |
Equine Disease and Prevention |
Winniefield Park
If you are bitten by the travel bug and are anxious to get out exploring Iceland will be on your bucket list. Horseback riding tours are quite popular and feature hardy Icelandic horses. This equestrian travel vlog explores the gr ...
10th Oct 2021 |
Equine Disease and Prevention |
Winniefield Park
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The Wizard of Paws is a reality tv show that features creator Derrick Campana, who makes prosthetic limbs for rescued animals. An older mare in Paro, Bhutan named Yusi lost her leg and had lived unable to properly walk for a year, ...
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