Ask Horse Journal: 02/02

…does seem to be having neurological difficulties, a spinal tap will offer the best chance of an accurate diagnosis. Problems of this type can be caused by neurotrophic Herpes virus…

Sedating Your Horse

…having been used (it was revealed privately later), the horse was scheduled for anesthesia for a spinal tap to check for encephalitis. The horse made a few violent attempts to…

Countdown to Winter

…the tape is in good condition because it can dry out. Since the heat tape is near a water source, be especially particular because water and electricity don’t mix well….

Zipper Riding Boot Care

…to match your boots) duct tape in your tack box. If your zipper breaks, tape yourself into your boots and you’re good to go until you can get your boots…

Horse Containment While Camping

…electric-fence tape, and, once conditioned, give the tape great respect. But don’t expect wildlife to respect fencing in the same fashion. Unlike your horse, a moose or deer is unlikely…

Trailer-Loading Trouble

tapping as a reward. If the person stops tapping and tries to pull the horse forward when the horse backs up, the horse gets confused and doesn’t recognize that the…