Katie Reeves is a Canine First Aid Trainer with Canine Health Canada. For all ages & abilities
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A Message From Your Horse ~ ๐ฅต
Itโs hot out there folks! Keep your riding to early morning or evening or even better leave riding off the agenda for this heat wave and work on conditioning your horse to accept treatment from your Vet and Farrier ๐
๐คฉNEW EQUINE FIRST AID DATE:
Equine Health and Emergency First Aid Sunday, September 15, 2024, 9:30 a.m. 4:30 p.m. Chipmanโs Stable, Camperdown, NS.
$159.00 ๐~ Register here
https://www.horsehound.ca/course-dates/p/equine-health-and-emergency-first-aid-saturday-march-9-2024-930-am-430-pm-saturday-march-9th-equine-health-and-emergency-first-aid-pine-meadows-equestrian-center-wilmot-ns
๐ฅ๐ซ Horses can acclimate to hot and humid weather conditions; however, air temperature and relative humidity can affect your horseโs ability to cool themselves.
It is recommended to avoid (or use caution when) riding or exercising a horse when the combined air temperature (in Fahrenheit) and relative humidity (%) surpass 150.
For example, if the temperature is predicted to be 92 F with 69% relative humidity, the combination of the two is 161.
When the air temperature + relative humidity is less than 130, horses are very effective at cooling themselves. Between 130 and 150, a horseโs ability to cool themselves is decreased. When the combination is greater than 150, a horseโs ability to cool themselves is greatly reduced, and if the combination is greater than 180, conditions could become fatal if the horse is stressed.
Source: University of Minnesota Equine Extension Program
Position your barn or business as a reliable resource to your community ~ providing the opportunity for pet owners to register and learn these valuable skills is LIFE SAVING
๐ดInquiring minds want to know ~ Do you use shoes or do your horses go barefoot ~ how often do you get your horseโs feet done ๐ฅพ๐ข๐๐ก๐ ๐ฅฟ๐ฉด
๐ด Need a date sooner than October ~ message us today ~ weโll come to you ๐ด
https://www.horsehound.ca/course-dates/p/equine-health-emergency-first-aid-october-12-best-bet-tack-feed
Join Katie Reeves ~ Equine Health and Emergency First Aid
๐Saturday, May 11, 2024
๐9:30 a.m. 4:30 p.m.
Sharon Harnish in Albert Bridge, NS
WHEN A โค HEART STOPS, SECONDS COUNT!
No one ever wants to think about the unthinkable.
There are many reasons your dogโs heart may stop. Do you know what they are and do you know what to do?
When a heart stops, seconds count!
โค There is no time for you to think about what to do
โค There is no time for you to call someone to ask what to do
โค There is no time to look up what to do on the internet
There is only time for you to jump into action!
First aid training programs teach you what to do, how you practice during class & continue to practice when you go home.
They build your confidence & muscle memory so that the panic reaction is reduced. First Aid training CAN SAVE lives!
Horse & Hound First Aid 1 is Canine Health Canada certified with Veterinarian reviewed and approved dog first aid programs.
There are programs for all ages, abilities & experience levels.
*** Disclaimer: the dog in the image is not in distress. The dog was laying on its side for teaching landmarking, no compressions were done.
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๐Best Bet Feed And Tack Store equipped with Equine Health & Emergency First Aid ~
๐๐ค๐ง๐จ๐๐จ ๐๐๐ฃ ๐๐ ๐ฉ๐ง๐๐๐ฃ๐๐ ๐ฉ๐ค ๐๐ค ๐ฅ๐๐๐ฃ๐ค๐ข๐๐ฃ๐๐ก ๐ฉ๐๐๐ฃ๐๐จ. ๐๐ ๐ฎ๐ค๐ช๐ง ๐๐ค๐ง๐จ๐ ๐๐๐ฃโ๐ฉ ๐๐๐๐๐ฅ๐ฉ ๐๐๐ง๐จ๐ฉ ๐๐๐ ๐ฉ๐ง๐๐๐ฉ๐ข๐๐ฃ๐ฉ, ๐ฎ๐ค๐ช ๐๐๐ซ๐ ๐ฌ๐ค๐ง๐ ๐ฉ๐ค ๐๐ค!
๐ Please message me for private barn First Aid availability ~ I would love to come and work with you dm or visit my website www.horsehound.ca
** Source: Horse Grapevine
There were two indistinguishable gray horses that portrayed Artax in The Neverending Story. They underwent extensive training by a professional horse handler to accomplish the nearly impossible task of sinking slowly into the mud without any resistance, all the way up to their heads.
It was ensured that the horseโs head never went under the mud in the film. Additionally, by having two horses, they could alternate their presence in the scene while the other horse relaxed. To achieve the desired scene, they utilized a small elevator submerged in the water, gradually lowering the horse deeper and deeper. Once it reached the chin area, they would cut the scene.
This particular scene alone took more than two and a half weeks to film. This scene was intended to evoke sadness as it played a crucial role in the film. Many viewers confess that they have to close their eyes when this scene appears. I empathize with them and acknowledge that it is indeed a sorrowful and challenging scene to watch. However, it was essential for the narrative, as it symbolizes being drawn into darkness, even though, unfortunately, the horse does not survive in the movie.
As a wrap gift, the young actor was given one of the horses and a saddle. Eventually, he decided to leave the horse in Germany with his riding double. The horse enjoyed a wonderful life for over 20 years, residing in a stable and ranch in Germany.
THANK YOU ~ Equi-Health Canada
๐DO YOU KNOW WHAT TO DO? JOIN US NEXT TIME ~
Do Your Barn Goers know what to do in case of an emergency? Book Horse & Hound First Aid for your Equine First Aid
Because your vet may be hours away!
Great day yesterday at Skyline Stables for Equine Emergency First Aid.
๐ฌBIG THANK YOU TO THIS SWEET DONKEY๐ค
book your session with Katie today!
๐3 more certified in Equine Health & Emergency First Aid with Katie Reeves of Horse & Hound First Aid!
The crew at Dragonfly Haven Therapeutic Farm are ROCKSTARS!
PARASITES ~ UGH ๐ตโ๐ซ
The most common parasites of adult horses cause very little stress on the nutritional status of a horse. Just because a horse looks good from the outside, it does not mean it should not be checked for internal parasites ~ as a matter of fact, it is not uncommon for the horse with the best coat and highest body condition score in the herd to also have the highest F***l Egg Count (FEC)!
If your horse has access to pasture, you should assume the animal is exposed to parasites. This spring, talk with your veterinarian to establish a dewormer plan tailored to your horseโs situation that includes at least 1-2 dewormer treatments per year and FEC examinations to monitor treatment efficacy and parasite egg shedding status of individual horses.
**Brought to you by the AAEP Horse Owner Education Committee
AAmerican Association of Equine Practitioners
๐ชฒHorses are not immune to ticks (and neither are our other farm workers: humans, dogs, and cats!). Here is lots of great info on ticks, the hazard they pose, and some tips to keep them off you and your beloved animals!
thank you to Equi-Health Canada for this awesome info! ๐ด
๐ฉโโ๏ธWHEN TO CALL THE VET ~ SUPER great info ~
https://aaep.org/horse-owners
INTERNATIONAL WATER DAY ๐ฆ๐งLetโs make sure everyone gets enough ๐ค
๐ฅนNot sure WHO weโre more proud of ~ the students or our obliging volunteer
๐GREAT DAY at Rocks and Hills Stables in Gunning Cove, NS.
ANOTHER 5 CERTIFIED in Equine Health and Emergency First Aid
THANK YOU Pine Meadows Equestrian Centre - 8 MORE CERTIFIED!
Join us at Dragonfly Haven Therapeutic Farm for our next FIRST AID course on Sunday, April 7th!
Sunday, April 7, 2024
9:30 a.m. 4:30 p.m.
Equine Health and Emergency First Aid
Dragonfly Haven Therapeutic Farm Avonport, NS
Could you confidently help your horse in an emergency?
If you own a horse itโs not IF but WHEN youโll be faced with an emergency. Colic, choke, lacerations, tie ups, impalement, pain, swelling, eye injuries, hoof injury and disease... We cover all of this and more, giving you the tools to be able to take that first responder role and help your horse, while youโre waiting to see a Veterinarian.
Sunday, April 7, 2024
9:30 a.m. 4:30 p.m.
Equine Health and Emergency First Aid
Dragonfly Haven Therapeutic Farm Avonport, NS
Book Online horsehound.ca or message Katie Reeves
Could you confidently help your horse in an emergency?
If you own a horse itโs not IF but WHEN youโll be faced with an emergency. Colic, choke, lacerations, tie ups, impalement, pain, swelling, eye injuries, hoof injury and disease... We cover all of this and more, giving you the tools to be able to take that first responder role and help your horse, while youโre waiting to see a Veterinarian.
๐พ We could not be MORE excited to CONGRATULATE these 5 lovely women on their CANINE FIRST AID CERTIFICATION at Dream Dog Bedford ๐พ
Check out our course dates at horsehound.ca
๐ฅBOOK YOUR SPOT TODAY horsehound.ca
Disaster Planning & Emergency Preparedness Sunday, April 21, 930 AM - 4PM - New Ross NS
$159.00
DISASTER PLANNING & EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS
๐ฅDisaster Planning and Emergency Preparedness A MUST for any livestock owner, this course will train you in fire prevention, planning for and executing safe evacuation procedures, hidden dangers and responding to first aid emergencies. It also covers what to do in natural disasters such as flooding, wildfires, ice storms, hurricanes, tornadoes and more.
Trimming your dogs black toenails doesnโt have to be scary!
When trimming your dogโs black toenails:
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Go slowly
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Hold your dogโs paw firmly but gently
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Position the clippers to cut the nail from top to bottom (not side to side)
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Trim a very small length of the nail, about 1/16th of an inch
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After youโve made one trim, look at your dogโs nail head-on. If it appears whitish, youโre still in the โdead area.โ Itโs safe to trim a bit more into the nail.
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Continue making very small cuts and looking at the end of your dogโs nail after each one. As you get closer to the quick, the center of the nail will appear black, and may eventually look pink right before the quick.
๐๐ป The trick is to trim a very short bit of nail at a time and stop as soon as the cut surface shows a black center. If you get to the pink, definitely stop!๐
โผ๏ธCould you confidently help your horse in an emergency?
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Join us at Lakeside Tack and Feed Supplies in Shelburn NS March 16th!
If you own a horse itโs not IF but WHEN youโll be faced with an emergency. Colic, choke, lacerations, tie-ups, impalement, pain, swelling, eye injuries, hoof injury and disease... We cover all of this and more, giving you the tools to be able to take that first responder role and help your horse, while youโre waiting to see a Veterinarian.
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Join KKatie Reevesat DDream Dog Bedford Sunday, March 10!
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Thank you to Canine Health Canada for the great post!
One of the most common questions we get in our K9 CPR and emergency first aid courses is โHow much should I exercise my dog?โ
The truth is there is no one answer. Every breed is different, so talking to your breeder or veterinarian is definitely a good first start.
That aside, some key factors to consider are:
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Age of your dog
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Overall conditioning of your dog
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Current health concerns
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Is your dog getting other mental stimulation
๐๐ป that last one is key! So many dog owners think that excessive exercise is the key to calming a hyperactive dog โฆ
But ๐๐ป mental stimulation is just as (if not more) important!
๐๐ป take your dog on a slow โsniff-safariโ
๐๐ป pick up some treat-challenge toys
๐๐ป cycle through their toys and/or hide them in different spots around the home
๐๐ป spend small intervals teaching your dog new things
โผ๏ธMessage Katie Reeves to visit YOUR BARN today!
DISASTER PLANNING & EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS
Disaster Planning and Emergency Preparedness A MUST for any livestock owner, this course will train you in fire prevention, planning for and executing safe evacuation procedures, hidden dangers and responding to first aid emergencies. It also covers what to do in natural disasters such as flooding, wildfires, ice storms, hurricanes, tornadoes and more.
Message Katie Reeves to visit your farm today!
1189 Forties Road
New Ross, NS
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