Team Yriarte Horsemanship-Reno, NV horse trainers

20/05/2025

We are so proud of Kathy for being selected as a presenter at the 2025 Western States Horse Expo !
She will be teaching on Bit Fitting and Function Friday June 6th from 9:30am-10:30am

15/05/2025

We are so excited to announce that Kathy Yriarte will be a presenter at the Western States Horse Expo on Friday, June 6th! She will be teaching a "Bit Fit and Function Interactive Demonstration" as part of the Horse Expo University.
ABOUT THE BIT FIT DEMO:
Utilizing at least 5 real skulls from horses ages 3 to 26 years old, this is an in-depth demonstration and discussion of bit fitting and function. With a collection of over 25 different bits, as well as bosals, mechanical hackamores, and other bitless devices on the market, we will discuss and demonstrate their mechanics and function. We will also discuss the importance of knowing your horse's mouth anatomy and learn more about the general anatomy of the equine mouth and common pathologies. To gain an even deeper understanding, I have devised a pressure-sensitive model "tongue" to place in the skull and show how each bit can affect the structures of the mouth. We will add measurable pressure to the reins to show how many of the bits actually function in the horse's mouth.
Observers will be encouraged to participate in the demonstration by handling the reins as if riding and to touch and interact with the skulls and bits if desired.

MORE ABOUT THE EXPO:
Horse Expo University, presented by the Western States Horse Expo, offers visitors the opportunity to learn about the latest discoveries and trends in the areas of equine health, fitness, nutrition, dental maintenance, routine care, training, and behavior.
Since 2019, the Western States Horse Expo has a new home at the Murieta Equestrian Center in Rancho Murieta. Attending the Western States Horse Expo is a low-cost, high quality way to stay engaged in the horse industry, making sure you have the tools, knowledge and products to help make the most of your equine passion year-round!

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https://www.teamyhorsemanship.com/event-details/western-states-horse-expo-bit-fit-function-interactive-demonstration

13/05/2025

Shopping for prospects at the Litchfield BLM Wild Horse Corrals is always a good time!

12/05/2025

09/05/2025

Sammy ( ) has been such an asset to our program and we are so grateful for his dedication and willingness to learn! He is passionate, respectful, hardworking and kind and we are so lucky to have him!
He's been stacking up good rides on Vela, got to ride Skeeter with some support from Dan, and even earned the honor of putting a ride on Kathy's mare, Macie. Anyone that knows Kathy and how she is about Macie knows what a big deal that is 🤣
It is such a joy to be a part of equipping the next generation of horsemen.


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06/05/2025

Important signs to look for as our horses start traveling more! Good biosecurity and diligent health checks prevent the spread of infections.

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Did you know strangles was one of the first equine diseases to be described by the early writers of veterinary science (was first reported in 1215) and is one of the most commonly diagnosed contagious diseases of the horse, worldwide? Though strangles is highly contagious and can affect many horses on a farm, particularly young animals, most horses with infection recover without complication.

It is not uncommon for strangles infections to recur on a farm with previous outbreaks of the disease. The bacteria can survive in water sources for over a month, but the primary source of recurrent infections is most likely asymptomatic carrier horses. Anywhere from 4-50% of the horses on farms with recurring strangles are asymptomatic carriers of the infection, and they may continue to shed the bacteria for months to even years, serving as a continual source of new infections.

If you suspect a strangles outbreak, be sure to involve your veterinarian right away to determine the diagnosis and the best control practices for your particular farm. Strangles is a reportable disease in some states. Movement of any horses on or off the farm should be stopped, and new horses should not be introduced. Monitoring the temperature of all horses daily and isolating horses at the first sign of fever is one of the most effective ways to stop the spread of infection. Infected horses can transmit the bacteria to healthy horses one to two days after they develop a fever.

To learn more about strangles, you can visit the Equine Disease Communication Center's website here: https://www.equinediseasecc.org/strangles

As always, your veterinarian remains your best source of information and advice!