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Equine Cushings disease is caused by a tumor in the pituitary gland, which is responsible for the production and regulation of hormones. Symptoms include a long, shaggy coat that does not shed, excessive drinking and urination, laminitis, a tendency for recurring infections in the hoof (foot abscesses), and a loss of muscle mass, especially along the topline and rump. more…

Teton National Park Tour
Originally Posted on 2/13/2006 1:13:53 PM
Content source: www.horse-supplies.org/equine-cushings-disease.htm

Like an annual Methuselah, the West Nile Virus is again rearing its ugly head. It is transmitted by mosquitos. Hungry Mosquitos, hoards of them just waiting for that unsuspecting person or animal that is anywhere near their path around dusk or dawn.

It is a threat to public, equine, and animal health. The most serious risk in humans and horses when infected is fatal encephalitis (inflammation of the brain). more…

Dude Ranch Cabins in Wyoming
Originally Posted on 2/12/2006 3:36:26 PM
Content source: www.horse-supplies.org/are-you-at-risk-for-west-nile.htm

Marlon was a wonderful farrier. He came every 6 weeks or so to trim the horses’ feet and make special shoes for one of them. A good farrier is critical to a horse’s overall health because foot disorders can disable a horse to the point that he may have to be destroyed. After all, when there is over 1,000 pounds to support, everything has to be in good working order. more…

Wyoming Dude Ranch Amenities
Originally Posted on 2/12/2006 3:00:09 AM
Content source: www.horse-supplies.org/learn-to-learn.htm

Animals communicate with us, but the means are nonverbal. They don’t use words. They growl, bark, chirp, stretch, paw and do other things which have meaning. When you think about it, we humans communicate with one another all the time by intuitive and nonverbal means. We sense how someone else is feeling or ‘now’ when a friend is sick, or think of someone only to have the phone ring and it’s them. Using our intuition in an intentional way with our animal companions opens doors for nonverbal communication to happen.
Has this happened to you? You know your dog or cat is trying to tell you something, but you can’t figure out what they want. Now you can know what your animal companion is thinking and feeling with the help of an Animal Communicator. more…

Dude Ranch Family Vacations
Originally Posted on 2/11/2006 2:35:58 PM
Content source: www.horse-supplies.org/what-is-your-horse-thinking.htm

As we begin our fifth year in dealing with the dreaded WNV, over 14,000 cases in the United States as of 2002 have been reported. The question was raised about a link between the WNV and abortions in equines. more…

Dude Ranch Singles Vacations
Originally Posted on 2/11/2006 5:13:16 AM
Content source: www.horse-supplies.org/wnv-in-mares-and-foals.htm