Virginia Equine Services

Virginia Equine Services A place to promote activities, humor and Animal health news in Central Virginia, especially Equine. This page is managed by Enchanted Knoll Veterinary LLC.
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08/28/2024
http://sbc.edu/veterinarian-joins-riding-center-team
07/19/2024

http://sbc.edu/veterinarian-joins-riding-center-team

This year, Sweet Briar College will welcome a new position to its Harriet Howell Rogers Riding Center staff: an equine veterinarian. Alyson Ainsworth, D.V.M. comes to the College from her private practice, Afton Mountain Equine.

Headed to Colonial Downs and Ed Allen’s Campgrounds on the Chickahomony River
06/24/2024

Headed to Colonial Downs and Ed Allen’s Campgrounds on the Chickahomony River

Great day!
06/08/2024

Great day!

don't worry, this is Anne's co-pilot!

Hopper and his sheep buddies!
06/08/2024

Hopper and his sheep buddies!

05/02/2024

🚨 Updated Post Positions for the 150th Kentucky Derby 🚨

#9 Encino has scratched and #21 Epic Ride will run in the race.

03/22/2024

PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT FOR INTERSTATE TRAVEL OF HORSES

Regardless of what hauling companies MAY TELL YOU, be aware of the travel regulations through and to your horse's state of destination. States have the right to quarantine your horse if not accompanied by the proper paperwork. This paperwork also provides verification that a healthy horse was loaded on the haulers trailer.
Documents You’ll Need When Transporting Horses Across State Lines
The exact documents you’ll need vary from state to state. So check your destination’s specific requirements by contacting the offices of state veterinarians at least 30-60 days before your travel date. Regardless of what they say, it’s a safe bet you’ll need at least this basic paperwork for transporting your horse across state lines.
#1. Negative Coggins
This test is performed by your vet and tests for Equine Infectious Anemia or EIA. It’s a blood virus that is extremely serious and contagious. Most farms, boarding facilities, and events will require proof of a negative Coggins test within the last 12 months. For some states, a copy won’t do and they’ll need the original documents. Be sure to check in advance. Also, other states require a more current test within the last 6 months.
#2. Certificate of Veterinary Inspection
This is a certificate issued by a licensed veterinarian that declares it safe for transporting horses across state lines. It may also be required if transporting a horse within the same state more than 75 miles. It should include the origin state, states you’ll pass through on your trip, and the final destination state. The certificate should be issued within 30 days of the travel arrival.
#3. Brand Inspection Card
This verifies ownership of a horse and is most important if traveling through states in the western part of the country. You may need this card even if your horse isn’t branded.
#4. Passport Health Certificate
Some states have a predetermined agreement that allows the transporting of horses across state lines within their states for a 6 month period. Think of it like a universal passport that a network of countries have agreed to honor.

As of 2013, USDA rules exclude the following animals:
• Horses used as transportation (horseback, horse and buggy) for travel to another location that return directly to the original location;
• Horses moved from a farm or stable for veterinary treatment that are returned to the same location without change in ownership;

02/29/2024

Hair testing showed the horse's exposure came before the horse became covered under HIWU's rules

Training the recent retiree from the track!
02/29/2024

Training the recent retiree from the track!

Think of your Thoroughbred's first off-track rides as a 'getting to know you' conversation

02/28/2024

For information on how to use clenbuterol in compliance with the ADMC Program regulations, please review the attached document. https://bitly.ws/3dIfn

02/27/2024

Interesting read.

👀🧠🐴 Here are 15 interesting facts about a horse's brain:

1. A horse's brain is relatively small compared to the size of its body, making up only about 0.1% of its total weight.
2. Despite their small size, horses have very complex brains, with a highly developed cerebral cortex, the part of the brain responsible for conscious thought, decision making, and memory.
3. Horses can learn and remember complex tasks, such as navigating a jumping course or performing a dressage routine, through a process called associative learning.
4. Like humans, horses have a left and a right hemisphere in the brain, each with specialized functions. The left hemisphere is responsible for logical and analytical information processing, while the right hemisphere is more involved in emotional processing and creative thinking.
5. Horses have great memories and can remember specific people, places, and experiences for many years.
6. Horses can learn by observing and can often pick up new behaviors and skills simply by watching other horses or humans.
7. Horses have a very sensitive sense of touch and can detect even the slightest pressure or movement on the skin. This helps them respond to subtle cues from their rider or guide.
8. Horses can process visual information very quickly and accurately, allowing them to avoid potential danger and navigate their environment with ease.
9. Horses are social animals and rely on non-verbal communication to interact with other horses in their herd. This communication is facilitated by the horse's brain, which can interpret subtle changes in body language, facial expressions, and vocalizations.
10. Finally, like all animals, horses have unique personalities and individual characteristics that are shaped by their experiences, genetics, and environment, all of which are reflected in their brain function and behavior.
11. Horses have a very strong sense of smell and their olfactory bulb, which processes odors, is relatively large compared to other parts of their brain.
12. The cerebellum, which is responsible for coordinating movement and balance, is also relatively large in horses. This is because horses must be able to move quickly and efficiently to escape predators or navigate difficult terrain.
13. Horses have a very high pain threshold, which is thought to be related to the way their brains process pain signals. While this can be beneficial in some situations, it can also mean that horses may not show overt signs of pain, making it difficult for their keepers to detect and treat underlying health problems.
14. The hippocampus, a part of the brain involved in learning and memory, is particularly well developed in horses. This allows them to remember not only specific experiences, but also general concepts and patterns that they can apply to new situations.
15. Finally, studies have shown that horses, like other animals, are capable of experiencing emotions such as fear, happiness, and anger. These emotions are thought to be mediated by the limbic system, a group of interconnected brain structures that play a key role in regulating mood and behavior.

Info: Megan Bolentini Equine Bodywork

02/24/2024

HIWU launched our updated website this morning! New features include the addition of the Prohibited Substances database from the HIWU app and a reorganized Public Disclosure section. Check it out:
https://hiwu.org

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zwOImSrzmCg
02/13/2024

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zwOImSrzmCg

Seattle Slew (February 15, 1974 -- May 7, 2002) was an American Thoroughbred race horse who won the Triple Crown in 1977—the tenth of eleven horses to accomp...

12/16/2023

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Google earth where the wild brush fire occurred.
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Then go to street View.

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