Otte Equine

08/08/2024

This! 👇🏼

04/05/2024

Coggins are a MUST, even if your horse never leaves your place!

Hitting the road with your horse, either for pleasure or for business/competition?

Most horse owners know that a negative Coggins test is a must-have for crossing state lines or entering competitions (or even boarding at someone's barn). But let’s not forget that even homebodies need it!

A "Coggins" is a blood test that checks for Equine Infectious Anemia (EIA), a serious blood-borne disease. EIA is transmitted by biting flies, particularly horseflies, so your horse is at risk even it never leaves the property or lives in a closed herd.

The clinical signs of the disease can vary dramatically, from an acute infection to an inapparent form that presents mild to no symptoms. No treatment or vaccine exist for EIA at the moment, and infected horses become lifelong carriers. Therefore, to ensure that large outbreaks of the disease don’t take place, horses that test positive for EIA must be quarantined and isolated for the rest of their life or humanely euthanized.

Get your horse tested annually, regardless of travel plans. To learn more about EIA, consult your veterinarian or visit our website at https://aaep.org/horsehealth/equine-infectious-anemia

04/01/2024

The only proper way to tie a rope halter.

03/26/2024

A topic that’s always been discussed… finally tested and we have answers!

02/14/2024

Happy Valentines day to all! ❤️

09/27/2023

I am so close to my goal with my Pampered Chef Party that closes tonight at midnight. I just need to sell 6 of these Donut Pans to reach it! Of course, other products from the catalog can be ordered too!! The Donut Pan makes a great gift tied with a bow and a bag of Donut Mix. Plus it’s just $29! Do you need one in your life?

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09/27/2023

Such good advice!

Trainer Tip Tuesday!
When asked what advice Joan Werner would give to anyone in the equestrian world she said it would be to make sure your horse enjoys it's job. Don't over-school or try to make a horse do classes or disciplines it clearly does not want to do. A horse that enjoys it's job shines in the show pen and judges will reward that.✨🐴

08/23/2023

Unlike humans, horses are designed to run on a full stomach. Feeding your horse 2-3L of chaff or a biscuit of hay prior to exercise has two benefits :
1️⃣ The chaff will form a ball of feed in the stomach, which will help prevent acid from splashing up from the lower part of the stomach to cause gastric ulcers.
2️⃣ Blood is normally diverted away from the stomach during exercise, which reduces some of its normal protective mechanisms. Research has shown that feeding your horse before exercise actually reduces the amount of blood that is shunted away from the stomach and also increases the amount of blood delivered to the skeletal muscles and muscles of the chest. So not only are you helping to protect the stomach, you also might be improving your horse’s performance.
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08/14/2023

Oh my! How cute are these?!

06/13/2023

Hi everyone! I'm throwing a PaperPie (formerly Usborne Books & More) Facebook party this Monday!! They make the absolute BEST books for kids of all ages - our family has fallen in love with them and there are so many new releases that are coming out on Thursday! If you would like an invite to the event to be one of the first to see the new titles, please comment below or message me. 😁 If you’re interested but don't have time on Monday, still request an invite and you can shop at your leisure!!!! Thanks!!!!

05/08/2023

WE ARE OPEN!!!! Here is a list of what we have left for May & June lesson slots. Book now to hold your spot! Please message us with any questions you may have!

03/28/2023

It is getting to be that time of year… hopefully!

It's that season....

03/19/2023

These are hands down one of the best hay feeders out there! Great product, great company, great people!

01/20/2023

We are looking for someone to help us with our decorations this year! We are looking to get laser engraved cowhide centerpieces that we will be able to reuse every year! Each hide is $60. Please let us know if you would like to sponsor one or more of these. You will get your name/logo engraved to be seen year after year!

01/18/2023

Do you know what to look for?

DO YOU KNOW HOW TO SPOT COLIC IN HORSES?

Colic is not a disease; it is merely a symptom of disease. Specifically, colic indicates a painful problem in the horse's abdomen (belly), which can be caused by a number of different conditions. Less than 10% of all colic cases are severe enough to require surgery or cause the death of the horse; nevertheless, every case of colic should be taken seriously because it can be difficult to tell the mild ones from the potentially serious ones in the early stages.

Horses show signs of abdominal pain in a wide variety of ways, and usually a horse shows only a few of the signs during an episode of colic. The rule of thumb is—the more obvious the signs of pain, the more serious the problem.

If you suspect the horse is suffering from colic, we suggest that you:
• Alert your veterinarian immediately.
• Remove all hay and grain from the horse's surroundings.
• Don't medicate without your veterinarian's approval, as pain medications can mask clinical signs;
• Walk the horse around if it's continually rolling or in danger of hurting itself—but do not tire the horse with relentless walking and don't approach the animal if it's not safe.
• Keep the horse under close observation until the signs of colic resolve or the veterinarian arrives.

The key to increasing the chances of a good outcome is to identify the problem early and get your veterinarian involved from the start. Consult your horse doctor for more information and be sure to ask them how they can be reached if your horse colics after hours!

01/08/2023

01/01/2023

Wishing you the best in 2023!

11/18/2022

Thank you to all those who ask before feeding our horses treats! We appreciate you!