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Texas Trails
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Competitive
Trail Riding
Link to:
TETRA Trails and Campground Chart
Click here. an easy and convenient chart with columns for water, elect,
facilities, and contact information. CTR
Training Tips
Gaits and Heart BPM
The
Best Saddle Bags
Snake Bites and
Treatment
I'm not a vet and I it is not my place to give medical advice, so please check with your vet
and doctor. Regarding snake bites, my understanding is that although
horses are not as resistant to snake bites as cats, they seldom die from
snake bites because of their size. In fact, anti-venom is made using
horses. However, snake bites are serious. Horses are more likely bitten on the nose where swelling
can lead to suffocation (remember, horses don't breath through
their mouths) or on the leg where swelling will
restrict blood flow and may cause founder. So it is important to treat the
bite. I sold a weanling colt, Beowulf MBF, to Machele and Dan,
friends of mine. Dan is a veterinarian and owns and operates his own small
animal clinic
in Houston: Animal Avian Clinic. He specializes in exotics and
small animals including birds. Shortly after they brought Beo home, he
was bitten on the nose by a copperhead. Most articles I've read recommend horse owners insert a
6" piece of garden hose into each nostril to prevent suffocation. At
an emergency clinic we hosted here at the ranch, the equine vet advised
against that procedure because of how far you would need to insert the hose
to do any good - almost up to the eye! Also it is very important to keep the
animal calm. That was
Dan's concern - to keep Beo calm. Dan and Machel reasoned that although the risk
of suffocation is more when a youngster is bitten, the consequence of trauma caused by
immediately inserting a length of garden hose into a 6 mo old colt's nostril
out weighed the risk of suffocation They monitored the colt through
the night with respect to his breathing. Had his breathing become
especially labored, they would have had an equine vet do something to open
the airway. The key is to immediately contact your vet, keep
medication and supplies on hand to give immediately so that the swelling
will not get out of control, and constantly monitor the horse during
the first 12 to 24 hours.
Trail Rides
Explore the beauty and uniqueness of
this part of Texas. Join us on a trail ride down a scenic, dirt road, and across a one lane
wooden bridge. Many Blessings Farm is located adjacent to the Sam Houston
National Forest, which has many beautiful trails for the novice
and experienced rider.
Other Texas Trails
To get information compiled (for TETRA by Foley and Gordon) on Texas
Riding Trails including state and national parks, forests, public lands,
and private ranches
click here. Patience please. It will take a few minutes to
load, but worth it!
CTR
Competitive Trail Riding
To get more information Competitive Trail Riding - CTR NATRC (CTR) Calendar
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Trail Rider's
First Aid Kit
Discuss this list with your own
veterinarian, he/she may have other suggestions that are appropriate for you
and your situation:
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Kleenex & Ace Bandage/ vet wrap. Uses:
bandage, wrap splint, pit stops
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String or rawhide for repairs
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Bindery - Uses: snake bites, bee
stings, allergy
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Tooth ache med - Uses: stings
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Stethoscope. Uses: monitor heart, use
tubing in horse nostril for snake bite
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Thermometer - Pre ride check. Don't
ride if temp is 102 or over.
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LeatherMan tool - cut wires, vines
bandages, hoof tool
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Bottle of water Uses: flushing wounds,
drinking.
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Cell phone
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Whistle
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Flash light, Light tube: If you get
lost and get caught out late, you'll need it!
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Matches or lighter: If you get lost and get
caught out late, you'll need it!
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Band-Aids: Eventually you'll need them.
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Aspirin: Head aches and injuries
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Eye wash: Sterile flush for wounds
and eyes
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Rain Poncho. Also can be used as
protection from fire ants - to lie on, sit on, or as cover in the event of
shock.
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Long ride? Take Bantamine & Bute for
emergencies: tying up, snake bites, kicks, sprains, etc.
Summer Rides
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Rags wet w/fly spray in zip locks
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Frozen wash cloths - wet cloths, freeze. Use under your
shirt to keep you cool, as a wipe to cool horse.
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Electrolytes
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Cool down spray (vinegar/water)
Keep In Trailer
Veterinarian's
Recommendation For Trailer ( From US Rider)
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Gauze Squares
- Roll Cotton - 2 rolls
- Roll Gauze - 4 rolls
- Clean quilt or fleece bandages with
outer wraps
- Adhesive Tape
- ADHESIVE TAPE
- 24" Section of PVC, split in
half lengthwise - for splinting: check that diameter of pipe fits your
horse.
- 2 rolls Vetratp® – Co-flex® or
similar
- Sticky roll bandage -- Elastikon®
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Thermometer
- Stethoscope
- Mosquito Forceps
- Scissors
- Twitch
- Antiseptic Soap- Betadyne®
- Hydrogen Peroxide
- Antibacterial Ointment
- Antibacterial Spray Powder
- Ophthalmic Ointment
- Saline Eye Wash
- Butazolidin (bute) Paste
- Banamine granules, liquid (for
injection), or paste
- Bucket
- Water 10 gallons or more
All medications should be given at the advice of your
veterinarian or the veterinarian treating the condition. IMPROPER USE OF
TRANQUILIZERS AND OTHER MEDICATIONS CAN RESULT IN THE LOSS OF YOUR HORSE.
Source: Neva Kittrell Scheve & Dr. James Hamilton, DMV |
