Category Archives: Horse Health

Horse Rescue and Welfare at Equitana 2011 in Sydney

Posted on 09/11/2011 by Admin

Are you heading to Equitana in Sydney this year? It’ll be on from Thursday the 10th to Sunday the 13th of November. Here are some horse welfare and rescue exhibitions and demonstrations to look out for on Brumbies, Equine Emergency … Continue reading →

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Horse and Large Animal Emergency Rescue Workshops in 2011

Posted on 27/06/2011 by Admin

If your horse got trapped in a dangerous situation, such as an overturned horse float or a septic tank, you’d want the rescue team to have the best possible training in how to safely get him or her out. Until … Continue reading →

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Hendra Virus Season ~ Are you prepared?

Posted on 13/06/2011 by Admin

Since the first incidences of Hendra Virus back in 1994 there have now been 14 outbreaks of the disease – 13 in Qld and one in Northern NSW. Although peak season is said to be from June to September, there … Continue reading →

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Mosquito Borne Neurological Disease in Horses ~ Information, Videos and Other Links for Horse People

Posted on 07/04/2011 by Admin

Protecting horses from mosquito bites has become a much higher priority for many horse owners recently as word spreads about neurological disease spread by mosquitoes affecting horses in NSW, SA and Victoria. Here we provide links to more information from various sources, … Continue reading →

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