News

Happy New Year!!

Be sure you call for your horse's vaccinations and well care visits before the rush of spring! Build up their immunity now!

Pain at the pump

Due to the rising gas prices beginning 12/01/07 Farm Call and PreventiCare fees will be increasing. If you are considering enrollment in PreventiCare or need to re-enroll...take advantage before the price increase. Also beginning 12/01/07 we will be offering price breaks on Farm Calls to north and south county...the specific days of the week will be determined and posted soon.

In San Luis Obispo County we are accustomed to some of the best air quality in the state. Due to the recent fires in Southern California, we are experiencing high levels of smoke, ash and fire debris. How does this affect you? Your horse may show a decreased tolerance for exercise due to the particles that can accumulate in the lungs. It can take up to 3 weeks to clear these particles from your companion’s lungs. Consider decreasing the intensity of your riding routine to ease the stress on your horse until the air quality returns to normal. Also, if your horse has a predisposition to respiratory illness, this air quality change may complicate it further.

Another consideration with the fires…Do you have a fire evacuation plan in place? NO time like the present to be sure you are prepared in the event of a disaster. Contact the wonderful members of HEET to help you with a plan in case of emergency.

The Horse Owners Expo

Another successful event! Thank you to our sponsors and all of the vendors that joined us. Our lecture speakers were a hit with all those who attended. We hope to see you again next year!

The Equine Center Horse Owner Symposium

Call The Equine Center for details or to register now. 805 541 6367

Topics, Dates and Speaker:

	~~Wednesday September 26, 2007 - First Aid and Emergency Care~~ **presented by Tanja Winkler, DVM
	~~Wednesday October 3, 2007 - Colic Prevention and Maintaining Wellness~~ **Laura Werner, DVM, MS, DACVS
	~~Wednesday October 10, 2007 - Conformation~~ **presented by Pete Agalos, Lecturer, Equine Specialist and CalPoly instructor
	~~Wednesday October 17, 2007 - Hoof Care~~ **presented by Gene Armstrong, Certified Journeyman Farrier
	~~Wednesday October 24, 2007 - Breeding Foaling and Caring for the Foal~~ **presented by Sara Dechance, RVT & Breeding Manager with Tanja Winkler DVM
	~~Wednesday October 31, 2007 - Lameness~~ **presented by Fausto Bellezzo, DVM
	~~Thursday November 8, 2007 - Dental Care~~ **presented by Justin Christensen, Advanced Certified Equine Dentist
	Wednesday November 14, 2007 - How to Buy the Right Horse **presented by Shana Schank, DVM

4H and FFA group discounts available

California Equine Virus Outbreaks

For News and Updates regarding WNV (West Nile Virus), EH-V 1 (Equine Herpes Virus), EIA (Equine Infectious Anemia) or Rabies Virus Outbreaks

Check www.cdc.gov or www.cdfa.ca.gov

Barbaro 2003-2007

There have been several funds to raise money to fund research regarding laminitis that honor Barbaro. Additionally the NTRA is selling bracelets similiar to Lance Armstrong's LIVESTRONG bracelets, that say Riding With Barbaro to support research in laminitis. Here are several links to the Riding with Barbaro Fund and the University of Pennsylvania's Barbaro Fund.

Riding With Barbaro Purchase bracelets to support laminitis research.

UPenn Veterinary Medicine Learn about other organizations that support equine research.