Water Horse

You can lead a horse to water but you cannot make it drink. This famous proverb will always hold true. However, as a young professional in the management field, I like to apply my own twist: You can lead a horse to water and you can inspire them to drink. As a current leader and future manager this adapted proverb has become my personal credo. As a young professional my vision for promoting responsible corporate management and sticking to my personal beliefs start with some key managerial principles. Leadership starts by demonstrating an honorable tone at the top, and communicating clearly and openly across the whole organization. In addition, to manage successfully you must help employees set realistic goals and employ a system of checks…

Maggie Stiefvater’s The Scorpio Races tells the story of countless trainers who race to convert majestic beasts of the ocean into mindless machines for entertainment and profit. To be more specific, the races are composed of catching and selling the horse-like beasts as soon as they mysteriously emerge from the sea. They’re then trained using tactics that cause them panic and pain, in attempt to break them of their own free will. These creatures are strong and fierce; far too powerful for a mere…

Horse Hygiene, Maintaining Clean Equine Much the same as every other member of your family or your beloved furry friends, a horse needs cleaning, too. They are prone to sweat and they can develop and odor if they are not properly cared for. If you have a male horse, you also have to worry about infections and dirt accumulation that may form and potentially clog up his urinal tract if you do not keep him clean enough. Below are a few tips on how to perfect your technique when it comes to horse…

1119 02 October 12, 2015 Equine Squamous Gastric Disease: Causation and Preventative Management Strategies Equine Gastric Ulcer Syndrome (EGUS) has been used to describe a wide variety of ulcerative diseases in the horses. These ulcers can be commonly found in the esophageal, stomach, and duodenum mucosa of horses and occurs frequently because horses are subjected to human management practices that are not always based on their natural inclinations, such as stabling and being ridden and used…

How Coyote Hills shaped who I am I started volunteering at Coyote Hills Horse Rescue in the middle of October of 2014. I started because it would be a new experience and I love new experiences. Now, I continue to volunteer because it showed me that I am a hard worker, it made me very interested in horses, and showed me what I want to major in college. Work at Coyote Hills is not always easy. There are about twenty-five to thirty horses there that have to be given hay and water daily and fed…

Assessing the body condition score (BCS) of a horse is needed in order to evaluate the physical health of the horse. The ideal BCS of many horses is between a 5 and 6, while a thoroughbred in the racing industry has an ideal BCS of a 4. While the BCS of a horse is a good way to determine the overall body condition of a horse, it does not tell whether or not the horse is getting the required nutrients in the appropriate amounts. The required nutrients can be calculated into the horse’s diet based…

narrow valley. Consumed by rage, Alvar he dug his heels into the mare's ribs and charged down the forest path. His ire didn't impede his observing a thin smile crossing her slender face as she loosened the pack tied to her saddle, its contents clattering as the bag dropped to the ground seconds before he would crash into her. The noise and the sunlight reflecting off the polished metal spooked his horse causing the mare to jump off the trail, stumble, and spill him into the bushes. Stunned by a…

not only in the buildings lost, but also the animals that perished. Because of these recent incidences in such a short amount of time, many questions have been raised regarding fire management and prevention on farms. Many highly competitive horses are kept stabled for long durations, with minimal turnout, so they are constantly in a stall. This isolation can have dramatic consequences on the wellbeing of these horses as these are highly social animals. Literature Review: Fire Prevention and…

Life in the Ranch is more fun than any other lifestyle. “I have so much fun playing with the cattle and horses and some require playing around and having fun with the animals” as I said with a smile. Riding horses is one of them because they need to move every once and awhile. Sometimes when my friend comes over we race horses but I never win. No matter what I do he still wins. It is also fun playing with the cattle. The way they react when I let the dogs loose is very funny. Life on the ranch…

The Appaloosa horse is best known for its unique spotted pattern. Originally developed by Nez Perce indians, this breed almost went extinct in the 1870s, but has since made a comeback. Appaloosa horses require the same care as most other horses.There are several guidelines for caring horses in several categories. One category is provisions for feed, water, and habitat. Appaloosa horses, like most horses, primarily eat grass. They also “eat things like hay, concentrates, and treats” (Sanderson,…