Trafalgar Square Publishing Announces Recent Release
Trafalgar Square Publishing is pleased to announce the publication of Miniature Horses by Rebecca L. Frankeny, VMD. Careful, selective breeding over the years has resulted in a true scaled-down version of the horse-the Miniature. Dr. Frankeny, a veterinary surgeon with ten years of clinical experience working with Miniature horses, demonstrates the need for veterinary medicine to be scaled-down in accordance. The rate of occurrence, diagnosis, and treatment of many diseases are affected by Miniatures' size and unique physiological and metabolic demands. Unfortunately, when faced with health issues, many owners, breeders, and veterinarians unfamiliar with the breed have been without a reference, until now. Fortunately, Dr. Frankeny has provided the manual that fits the bill. Not only does this book provide basic information regarding the equine musculoskeletal system, respiratory system, digestive system, endocrine system, and reproduction as it applies to Miniatures, it also gives special attention to Miniature-specific problems such as dwarfism. Readers will find the chart listing normal physical parameters, the pages describing clinical signs of disease, and the catalog of Miniature horse references especially valuable.
Dr. Rebecca Frankeny, formerly a trainer of Thoroughbred racehorses, was first introduced to Miniature horses and their unique medical concerns as a veterinary student at the University of Pennsylvania. She has since then been a Miniature horse owner herself. Dr. Frankeny is currently the surgeon at Comstock Large Animal Hospital and teaches equine medicine at the University of Nevada, Reno.
176 pp · 7 ˝ X 10 · 50 color photos & line drawings · $24.95 hardcover
For More information, or to order:
Trafalgar Square Publishing
Box 257, N. Pomfret, VT 05053
(800) 423-4525 www.horseandriderbooks.com
(s/h: $5.00 first book, $2.00 @ thereafter)
USDF Competitor Wins Sundowner Trailer from Sky Ranch Trailer Sales and the USDF
FIFE, WA: Sky Ranch Trailer Sales and the USDF would like to Congratulate Morgan Barrows, of Arlington, WA, a 2002 USDF/Sundowner Trailer winner. Morgan proudly accepted her warmblood size, 2-Horse Sundowner Model #777 from the Fife, Washington location of Sky Ranch Trailer Sales recently.
The USDF members eligible for the Sundowner/USDF trailer drawings were the year-end 1st place champions in our Adult Amateur, Junior/Young Rider, Vintage Cup, and Dressage Horse of the Year Award categories. A total of 36 members were able to participate in the drawings if they were present at the annual convention.
Barrows rode "Kalisja" who is a 11-year old Dutch Warmblood mare. The team won the 2002 USDF Intermediare II Horse of the Year category. "Kalisja" is owned by Melissa Morgan, also of Arlington, WA. Barrows currently is a dressage trainer and instructor working out of North Star Farms.
Sky Ranch Trailer Sales is an authorized Sundowner dealership located in Fife, Washington. They have been doing business since 1991. Visit www.skyranchtrailersales.com or call 800-827-9421.
FDA Approves Innovative ZIMECTERIN® GOLD: New Equine Dewormer from Merial
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently approved a new, broad-spectrum parasite control product from Merial that will treat and control 61 species and stages of equine parasites, including tapeworms.
ZIMECTERIN® GOLD (ivermectin/praziquantel) combines two active ingredients, ivermectin and praziquantel, to provide the broadest spectrum of parasite control available for horses. Praziquantel is proven to have a wide margin of safety and to be highly effective for controlling tapeworms in dogs, cats and now horses. ZIMECTERIN GOLD is the first equine dewormer licensed in the U.S. for the control of equine tapeworms.
The FDA confirmed that ZIMECTERIN GOLD is effective at controlling 32 species and stages of small strongyles, one of the most common and potentially damaging types of equine parasite. ZIMECTERIN GOLD is also indicated for control of large strongyles, bots, roundworms, tapeworms, threadworms, pinworms, hairworms, lungworms and stomach worms.
Merial is a world leading innovation driven animal health company, providing a comprehensive range of pharmaceuticals and vaccines to enhance the health, well-being and performance of a wide range of animal species. Merial operates in more than 150 countries worldwide. Its 2002 sales were in excess of $1.7 billion. For further information please see www.merial.com.
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®ZIMECTERIN is a registered trademark of Merial.
Performance Horse Nutrition Announces COOL CALORIES 100
Performance Horse Nutrition is pleased to announce the release of a new product, COOL CALORIES 100, a 100% dry vegetable fat product for weight gain, focused energy and hair coat condition. COOL CALORIES 100 has a delicious smell, is presented in a dry, beaded form, and is very palatable. COOL CALORIES 100 does not conflict with fortified feeds, contains no sugar or carbohydrates, contains five times the fat as an equal amount of high fat stabilized rice bran, is easy to feed, and is safe and economical. COOL CALORIES 100 is available in an 8 or 25 pound, re-sealable bucket with a 1-ounce scoop included for measuring. COOL CALORIES 100 is fed at a rate of 2-4 ounces per horse per day mixed in the grain portion of the diet. Larger volumes (5-8 ounces) can be fed to underweight performance horses in intense training. Research has shown the addition of fat and reduction in carbohydrate decreases excitability in horses, making COOL CALORIES 100 the ideal calorie source for all types of performance horses.
COOL CALORIES 100 is fed and recommended by 30 time World and Reserve World Champion trainer, 2000 World's Greatest Horseman, NRCHA and NRHA Futurity winner, Bob Avila. Bob Avila is well known for his association with only the finest products. Visitors will find COOL CALORIES 100 in Avila's feed room.
