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GETTING OVER THE SHOW RING JITTERS 12 & 13

UNDERSTANDING HOW YOUR HORSE SEES 24 & 25

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COLOMBIA CAPTURES THE GOLD 52-54

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It’s almost time! It’s the Nationals and your class is coming up. You’re decked out in your finest show attire, your horse is groomed to perfection and everyone says you have a good shot at winning your class. You should feel excited, pumped and ready for the time of your life…instead, your hands are clammy, your heart is pounding, and you have a knot in your stomach the size of a watermelon. You’re beginning to wonder if you need to dismount and make a run for the nearest restroom, but there’s no time. What do you do?

Professional athletes call it performance anxiety, but horse show riders often refer to it as the “show ring jitters.” It’s most common in amateur riders, but it can happen even to the professionals.

Here are a few tips for dealing with the show ring jitters:

1. Recognize what’s going on with your body. Performance anxiety is a feeling of fear, worry, and uneasiness that can trigger a physical reaction known as the fight or flight syndrome in which a cocktail of adrenalin and cortisol (a stress hormone) is dumped into your bloodstream. Those

hormones gear your body up for one of three reactions- fight, flee or freeze- none of which are particularly helpful when you’re about to enter the show ring. According to the experts, adrenalin comes and dissipates fairly quickly and the best way to handle it is to recognize that it can be a good thing. It gives you energy and gets you ready to mobilize for immediate action. The key is to get over the initial jolt and let the adrenalin work for you instead of against you. This is best accomplished by taking deep breaths to focus your mind and relax your body. Many professional athletes practice a breathing exercise before they go into competitions to harness the adrenalin.

2.PinPoint tHe souRce of youR anxiety. For riders, anxiety is often based on fear of being judged, especially in front of a lot of people. The worry is that you or your horse might make a mistake or not measure up. To help calm the anxiety, it is useful to remember that while, yes, you are being judged, the judges are looking for the best in each horse and rider. Their task is simply one of comparing one horse to another and looking for the horse (or rider in the case of equitation) that comes the closest to the qualities called

for in that class. If you make a mistake, don’t worry about what other people think. Most of the other riders in the audience will probably empathize with you because they’ve had the same experience. Every rider occasionally makes mistakes and few horses perform perfectly every time. And the more you worry about making a mistake, the more likely it is to happen. Stop worrying about mistakes and focus on having a great ride.

3. Get a Handle on youR self-talk. Your thoughts are the parents of your emotions. Your self-talk can stress you up or calm you down. Negative self-talk will result in negative emotions. Likewise, positive self-talk will boost your mood and your performance. Change your self-talk from focusing on fear of negative outcomes to anticipation of placing well and feeling the exhilaration that goes with a winning performance.

4. don’t aRRive at tHe entRy Gate too eaRly oR too late. Poor timing can exacerbate your anxiety and stress out your horse. If you arrive too early, you’re likely to spend more time fretting about your performance. Arriving too late, makes you rushed and even more likely to feel flustered when you enter the ring.

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5. fake it ‘til you make it. When you ride into that arena, chances are, no one will know that you’re nervous. Sit tall, smile and look confident, even if that’s not how you’re feeling. Studies show that if you assume a confident posture, your body will fool your mind into thinking that you actually are confident. It will also make your horse feel more confident. A nervous rider can transmit that nervousness to the horse.

6. focus. Assuming you know your horse and have trained and practiced well, focus on what’s going on in the show ring and the task at hand. Don’t allow distractions to break your concentration.

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enjoy the feeling. Even of your performance wasn’t perfect, be pleased that you made it through the class and can now enjoy the rest of the show.

Your performance may not have been perfect, but you are probably far more critical of yourself

than the judges and spectators were. Look at any mistakes you made as an opportunity to improve your skills.

The bottom line is that showing your horse at a major show should be an enjoyable and memorable event. Don’t let show ring jitters diminish the experience.

7. visualize success. In your mind’s eye, see you and your horse performing perfectly. Positive thoughts can help decrease worry and anxiety and improve performance.

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En este artículo se hace una revisión de las principales características de esta enfermedad, que se produce con frecuencia debido a los largos desplazamientos a los que son sometidos los caballos con fines deportivos, entre otros. La pleuroneumonía es definida como una infección de origen usualmente bacteriano de los pulmones y el espacio pleural. Esta enfermedad es común en nuestra época ya que los caballos son sometidos constantemente a largos viajes bien sea con fines médicos, reproductivos o deportivos en su mayoría. La etiología radica en infecciones producidas casi en su totalidad por una bacteria aerobia llamada Streptococcus equi var. Zooepidemicus que normalmente habita en la orofaringe. Esta enfermedad se desencadena por procesos de inmunosupresión: el caballo es sometido a estrés por viajes en remolques o cuadras de transporte aéreo, entre otros, que permiten el aumento de la población del microorganismo y que este llegue a las zonas

respiratorias bajas. Allí producirá pleuritis, permitiendo así que las bacterias invadan al liquido pleural (LP). Existen diversos factores que predisponen la infección, como aumento de la temperatura y

humedad ambiental, así como también el incremento de la población de bacterias en el aire. Síntomas y evolución de la enfermedad. La pleuroneumonía puede ocurrir en tres fases: • Una fase exudativa, en la cual se produce un rápido flujo de LP en respuesta a la inflamación conocido como exudado; al instaurarse un tratamiento antibiótico adecuado en esta fase la enfermedad no evoluciona.

• Una fase fibropurulenta en la cual hay formación de depósitos de fibrina en ambas pleuras (parietal y visceral) y acumulación de gran cantidad de LP con la presencia de numerosos detritos celulares (empiema).

• Por último, tenemos a la fase de organización en la cual los fibroblastos empiezan a crecer en el exudado como mecanismo de defensa, creando una membrana que recubre el pulmón con el fin de evitar la diseminación de la bacteria al resto del cuerpo. Los caballos

con pleuroneumonía pueden mostrar una variedad de signos clínicos. En los casos agudos podemos encontrar letargo, pirexia, depresión, inapetencia, pleurodinia (dolor pleural) con una expresión facial de ansiedad, respiración superficial, tos seca, abducción de los codos y un paso rígido. En los casos crónicos a partir de las dos semanas de instauración hay endotoxemia, tos húmeda e insuficiencia respiratoria, pirexia intermitente, taquicardia, taquipnea, anorexia y edema subesternal. Diagnóstico de la pleuroneumonía equina. El diagnóstico de la pleuroneumonía se lleva a cabo mediante radiografía y ecografía. El examen ultrasonográfico (3 a 3,5 mHz) es de mayor viabilidad en comparación con el radiográfico, ya que permite revelar la acumulación de liquido en la cavidad pleural. También nos puede revelar cambios o irregularidades en el parénquima pulmonar como atelectasia, formación de abscesos y hepatización pulmonar.

Otra herramienta de diagnóstico es la toracocentesis, que nos permite identificar determinadas características específicas del LP, como contaje leucocitario y contaje total o diferencial de concentración proteica. En los estados agudos de la enfermedad en los que existe poca acumulación de LP y el animal no presenta disnea no es necesaria la implementación de la toracocentesis; de otro modo, si el animal presenta una rápida acumulación de LP y su estado

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se deteriora rápidamente es estrictamente necesario llevarla a cabo. Es importante hacerla de forma bilateral al detectarse acumulación de líquido en ambos hemitórax ya que los caballos sanos poseen comunicación de ambos, mientras que en los enfermos de pleuroneumonía esta comunicación puede desaparecer y se obtienen dos líquidos diferentes. Debe tomarse en cuenta el color, la turbidez y el olor, ya que el LP normal es de características similares al plasma (claro amarillento) y la turbidez es un indicador del aumento del número de leucocitos como respuesta inmunológica. La aspiración traqueal nos permite hacer cultivos microbiológicos para determinar el agente causal de la infección y adoptar tratamientos adecuados para su eliminación. Cabe acotar que es importante repetir el cultivo a los 7-14 días con el fin de detectar nuevos patógenos en función de la evolución del caballo.

La toracoscopia o pleuroscopia nos permite introducir un endoscopio en la cavidad pleural y evaluar la progresión de la enfermedad y la respuesta al tratamiento por parte del paciente, para luego colocar un catéter que permitirá drenar el exceso del LP en la cavidad.

TraTamiENTo El tratamiento para la pleuroneumonía se basa en cuatro principios básicos: • En primer lugar, la aplicación de antibioterapia sistémica para inhibir el crecimiento bacteriano. La elección de los antibióticos debe basarse en los resultados obtenidos del cultivo del líquido pleural y traqueal. Se pueden utilizar penicilinas en combinación con aminoglucósidos y metronidazol, o cefalosporinas de última generación como el ceptiofur. Como los tratamientos son prolongados se recomienda mantener el caballo bajo tratamiento parenteral en la fase

críticas (10-15 días) y continuar con el suministro de antibióticos orales durante 2-4 meses, entre los que se pueden utilizar cloranfenicol, enrofloxacina y rifampicina, teniendo en cuenta que se deben administrar en combinación ya que predisponen a generar resistencia.

• En segundo lugar, tenemos la administración de terapias analgésicas y antiinflamatorias para evitar complicaciones secundarias, con AINE como el flunixín meglumine o la fenilbutazona, que brindan bienestar al animal disminuyendo los procesos inflamatorios. • En tercer lugar, tenemos el drenaje del líquido pleural que permite mejorar la capacidad respiratoria del animal. Hay diversas opciones: torácico intermitente y permanente, pleuroscopia y debridaje, drenaje torácico abierto sin resección costal, lavado pleural, drenaje torácico abierto con drenaje y resección costal y resección pulmonar. Entre las complicaciones del drenaje pleural tenemos arritmia cardíaca, punción del intestino, hígado y corazón, inflamación localizada, laceración pulmonar, hemotórax y neumotórax. • En cuarto lugar tenemos el tratamiento de soporte. Se

recomienda la instauración de un tratamiento de fluidoterapia durante 48-72 horas, sobre todo en caballos con signos de anorexia y endotoxemia. También se recomienda la oxigenoterapia de 10-15 l/min en casos de hipoxemia e insuficiencia respiratoria, así como la utilización de broncodilatadores. La profilaxis contra la laminitis es muy importante, ya que estos animales están predispuestos a padecerla, por lo que es necesario el ajuste de la dieta y descanso. Pronóstico. El pronóstico de la pleuroneumonía es favorable en aquellos animales diagnosticados precozmente y que reciben un tratamiento agresivo. En los casos crónicos es desfavorable, sobre todo por el coste del tratamiento y las limitaciones en la elección del agente antimicrobiano, y solo el 55-60% de los caballos regresa a sus actividades deportivas normales. Las complicaciones que trae la pleuroneumonía como secuela son las fístulas broncopleurales, neumotórax, laminitis, cólicos, trombosis yugular y colitis asociada a los antibióticos.

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Horses don’t see the world like we do. There’s no way to know exactly how horses see. But by studying the various components of the horse’s eye, scientists can gain an understanding of what the horse’s eye is capable of. The structure and position of their eyes is somewhat different than ours and this makes a difference in the distance, color, vividness and visual field a horse experiences.

CoLor PErCEPTioN Many people think that animals, including horses, are color blind, only seeing in shades of grey. This is not true. horse do see color, but they may not see it as vividly as we do. This is because

they can only see two of the three visible wavelengths in the light spectrum. This is somewhat similar to the way people who are colorblind see. So your horse doesn’t see the color red, but they can see blues and greens. So the lovely red apple or the orange carrot you offer as a treat may actually appear brownish or greenish.

NiGhT ViSioN If you’ve ever called your horses in from a pasture in the dark, you’ll no doubt have cringed as they barrelled towards you at a wild gallop, but arrived without taking a miss-step over rough ground. They may not see color as well as we do, but because they have more of the structures that pick up light,

they see much better at night, or in darker conditions than we do. If you’ve taken a picture of a horse with a camera flash, you may have a picture in which the horse has ghostly white eyes. This is caused by the tapetum lucidum, a membrane at the back of the eye that reflects light. This also aids their night vision. Conditions that would leave us groping for the light switch or flashlightare less worrisome for a horse.

And if you’ve ever walked into the barn at night and flipped the light on suddenly, you’ll probably have noticed that the horses blink for quite a long time afterwards. This is because it takes longer for them to adjust to rapidly changing light levels. This may also explain why some horses are hesitant to enter dark trailers where they have to go from the bright sunlight to a shadowy trailer.

SPaTiaL PErCEPTioN As prey animals, their vision played an essential role in being able to see predators and take flight before they ended up as dinner. Eyes set on the side of their heads, rather than on the front like ours enable the horse to have almost 360 degree vision. They are unable to see a short distance directly in front of them and directly behind them. That’s why one of the

EquinE VisionHow Horses see

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safety rules for working around horses is to speak to them when moving behind them. That a horse has difficulty seeing things directly in front of them means that when they are negotiating jumps, a narrow bridge or other obstacles they may be doing it ‘blind’ for a very brief moment. Because the retina of the eye is very large, horses have very good peripheral vision. A subtle turn of the head allows the horse to focus in on an object.

Horses may see into the distance better than we do. It’s also felt that they can see motion with greater sensitivity

than we can. This is very important for spotting predators before they become a real threat. Horses also seem to be able to see details than many other animals.

EyE CoLor Horse may have brown or blue eyes, with brown eyes being far more common.Appaloosas, Paints, pintos and other horses with lots of white on their faces will often have blue eyes. There’s no difference in the vision of these horses, although some people may feel they ‘look spookier’.

NaTuraL EyE ProTECTioN The a protective layer in the corner of a horse’s eye, called the nictitating membrane helps prevent irritation from dust and objects like grass seeds and stems. You’ll often see a bit of tearing and grime in this area that can be wiped away with a soft damp sponge or cloth as part of your grooming routine.

It’s a mistake to think that horses see the same way we do. It’s

important to understand how they perceive the world, and why they react the way they do to shadows, changes in light and understand the extent of their close-up and distance vision. When we’re doing things like designing jumps, pastures or stables, loading horses on trailers or riding out on trail, it helps to understand what those things look like from the horse’s point of view.

rEFErENCES:

Waring, G. H. (1983). Perception and Orientation. Horse behavior: the behavioral traits and adaptations of domestic and wild horses, including ponies (pp. 12-16). Park Ridge, N.J.: Noyes Publications.

Timney, B., & Wright, B. (2007, February 7). The Visual World of the Horse. Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs. Retrieved June 25, 2012, from www.omafra.gov.on.ca/english/livestock/horses/facts/info-visualworld.htm




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significa que tu caballo está enojado, está escuchando un ruido atrás, tiene miedo, o tiene sueño. Si estás montándolo, entonces significa que te está escuchando.

• Si las orejas están apuntan hacia adelante, entonces quiere decir que está escuchando algo. Si resopla, quiere decir que tiene miedo.

• Si las tiene en estado natural, entonces puedes asumir que está calmado y relajado.

observa la expresión facial de tu caballo. Esta te dice mucho de lo que tu caballo está sintiendo.

• Si muestra los dientes quiere decir que no está contento con algo. O, podría ser una señal de afecto, si no hay otras señales de enojo presentes.

•Un caballo feliz y relajado entrecierra los ojos.

observa las acciones de tu caballo. Mientras que ninguna

de las siguientes puede estar presente, usualmente son más indicativas que las orejas y la expresión facial

• Mordisquear – los caballos tratan de corresponder el ser cuidados por alguien mordisqueando sus hombros o la mano..

• Caballos enojados o frustrados a menudo agitan la cola. Esta es una advertencia para que otros caballos mantengan su distancia. Si hay muchos insectos alrededor, usan esto para alejarlos.

• Cola hacia abajo – al igual que los perros, los caballos también pueden poner la cola entre las patas como señal de miedo.

• Golpear el suelo con las patas (ligeramente) puede ser una muestra de que un caballo se siente incómodo, agitado, o esta emocionado y con ganas de moverse. Si lo golpea fuertemente, usualmente es unas señal de ira y/o miedo.

Cómo entender

a tu Caballo

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• Corcovear es una señal de juego, a menudo relincha y apunta las orejas hacia atrás. Los caballos jóvenes juegan de esta forma en el campo. Esto también puede indicar miedo, especialmente cuando son jóvenes; después de todo, es una forma para quitarse el peso extraño de su espalda.

• Encabritarse es cuando se levantan en las patas traseras. Esto puede significar alegría en el campo, pero también puede significar un semental enojado en modo de pelea, también puede ser una señal de miedo al no poder escapar de una situación.

• Mientras la cabeza de un caballo relajado la tiene hacia abajo, el caballo que levanta la cabeza (y la cola) está interesado en algo.

• Si se aleja corriendo – quiere decir que está asustado. Los caballos son tradicionalmente presas y por lo tanto evolucionaron no para quedarse a ver que pasa. Instintivamente saldrán corriendo ante cualquier amenaza.

rEViSa La Nariz dE Tu CaBaLLo. • Una nariz arrugada puede significar disgusto o irritación.

• Una “nariz larga” indicará que quiere que lo cepilles. El labio inferior lo contraerá y estirará el cuello si lo está disfrutando.

descifra los suspiros del caballo. Estos son muy similares a los de los humanos.

• Si suspira y luego se sacude o relaja los músculos quiere decir que está relajado, contento o aliviado.

• Puede ser una expresión de aburrimiento; los caballos se aburren fácilmente y necesitan muchas cosas que los distraigan y los entretengan.

Considera otros ruidos de los caballos. Otros ruidos te pueden ayudar a averiguar su humor:

• Resoplido - se asocia a situaciones de alarma o momentos de frustración. El resoplido surge cuando el caballo se encuentra en una situación desconocida para él o al asustarse ante un objeto extraño.

• Resuello - sirve para advertir un peligro. Cuando el caballo percibe un sonido, un olor o un objeto no común en su entorno natural, emitirá un resuello que servirá para indicar al resto de caballos el lugar del que proviene la amenaza. Suele estar acompañado por una postura que muestra estado de nerviosismo y preparado para huir.

Si el caballo tiene las orejas agachadas y mueve la cola, significa que está de muy mal humor y tiene hambre.

• Cada caballo es diferente; entre más tiempo pases con el tuyo, mas a unido estarás con él y sabrás sus necesidades.

• Recuerda que una expresión facial o acción pueden significar una multitud de cosas.

• Si tu caballo muestra alguna señal de incomodidad al usar una silla de montar, debes revisarlo bien para ver si está en su lugar, o si no lo estás lastimando con ella.

adVErTENCiaS • Un caballo enojado puede ser peligroso; ten cuidado.

• Un caballo que se para de manos es un peligro para los jinetes sin experiencia.

• Cuando tienes dudas, encuentra a un buen entrenador que te pueda decir el humor de tu caballo y como corregir los malos hábitos que haya desarrollado tu caballo.


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La mayoría de los caballos tienen aproximadamente 175 huesos en todo su cuerpo, tienen 2 puntos ciegos, uno directamente detrás y otro directamente en frente de ellos, no obstante pueden ver en 2 direcciones al mismo tiempo.

Es posible saber el sexo de un caballo por sus dientes, los caballos machos generalmente tienen 49

dientes, mientras que las hembras tienen 36.

Los caballos sólo respiran por la nariz, no respiran por la boca. Se dice que sumergir el heno antes de dárselo ayuda a reducir posibles problemas respiratorios.

Un caballo completamente desarrollado puede pesar hasta 1000 libras, conteniendo alrededor de 13,2 litros de sangre en su cuerpo.

Estos animales pueden necesitar hasta 10 litros de agua potable cada día, su temperatura corporal varía entre 100 y 101,5 grados Fahrenheit, las orejas pueden girar casi 360 grados y son controladas por 13 músculos.

El corazón de un caballo pesa alrededor de 10 libras, un caballo sano puede presentar un ritmo cardíaco entre los 36 y 40 latidos por minuto en estado de reposo.

Por otra parte, el labio superior de un caballo es prensil. Esto significa que está adaptado para sujetar objetos y es muy sensible, lo que le permite sentir pequeñas diferencias en la textura de un objeto.

Los cascos de un caballo crecen alrededor de un cuarto de pulgada cada mes y el registro de la cola de caballo más larga corresponde a un Chinook estadounidense llamado Palomino.

Aquellos caballos que presentan grandes manchas blancas y de otros colores son conocidos como pintos. Cualquier marca en la frente de un caballo se denomina estrella, incluso cuando la mancha tenga una forma diferente, de hecho, la

AnAtomíA de los Caballos


mayoría de las estrellas tienen forma de diamante.

Contrariamente a algunas creencias, el caballo sí distingue los colores.

Las plumas de caballo son largos pelos en la parte posterior de los tobillos que los ayudan a mantener el agua lejos de sus cascos. Un casco es similar a una uña, crece constantemente y se debe cortar antes de que sea demasiado grande y cause angustia al caballo.

ParTES dEL CuErPo dE uN CaBaLLo

orejas: ubicadas a ambos lados de la cabeza, órganos para la audición.

Frente: La frente es la prominencia ósea que se encuentra entre las orejas. A excepción de las orejas, es el punto más alto del cuerpo de los caballos cuando están de pie con su cabeza en alto.

Nuca: es la parte trasera del cuello.

Garganta: es la parte delantera del cuello.

Crin: es el conjunto de pelos en el cuello del caballo.

Cuello: es la parte del caballo situada entre la cabeza, la cruz y el pecho. Los caballos ligeros deben tener cuellos largos para una buena apariencia y un equilibrio adecuado.

Cruz: parte del caballo delimitada por el lomo, cuello y la superficie de las paletillas. La altura de un caballo se mide verticalmente desde la cruz hasta el suelo, porque la cruz es punto constante más alto en los caballos.

Lomo: es la parte superior del tronco del caballo.

mama: la mama es una masa muscular entre las patas

delanteras, que cubre la parte frontal del pecho.

anca: es la articulación que une las patas traseras a la pelvis.

Grupa: es la parte trasera del caballo.

Nalga: es la parte carnosa ubicada bajo la cola.

Cola: es la prolongación de la columna vertebral.

muslo: es la parte superior de la pata trasera.

Pierna: es la parte entre el muslo y el extremo del corvejón de la pata trasera.

Extremo del corvejón: es el extremo de la parte de la pierna situada detrás la rodilla.

Corvejón: es la parte de la pierna situada detrás la rodilla.


Espolón: es el mechón de pelos situado detrás el menudillo.

Cuartilla: es la parte del caballo que corresponde a la primera falange.

Babilla: es la parte de la pata del caballo situada entre el muslo y la rótula.

ijar: es la parte lateral del tronco del caballo.

menudillo: articulación situada entre la caña y la cuartilla, la articulación del menudillo debe ser grande y limpia.

uña: parte delantera del casco.

Casco: uña desarrollado que envuelve el extremo de los dedos del caballo.

Corona: es la parte superior del casco del caballo, banda alrededor de la parte superior de la pezuña de la cual crece el casco.

Caña: es la parte del miembro delantero situado entre el corvejón y le menudillo.

rodilla: articulación de la pata.

Espalda: articulación que une el miembro antes al cuerpo.

Pecho: antes del cuerpo del caballo. Un pecho ideal es profundo y contiene el espacio necesario para los órganos vitales. Un pecho estrecho puede dar lugar a la interferencia con las patas delanteras. Los músculos del pecho deben estar bien desarrollados y formando

una “V” invertida. La prominencia de la musculatura del pecho depende de la raza.

Garganta: es la parte delantera del cuello.

Carrillo: es la parte lateral de la cabeza.

Quijada: es la parte lateral trasera de la mandibula del caballo.

Labio inferior: parte carnosa que cubre y preserve los dientes inferiores, no debe tener la tendencia a ceder.

Boca: es el orificio del tubo digestivo.

Labio superior: es la parte carnosa que cubre y preserva los dientes superiores.

orificio nasal: orificio del sistema respiratorio. Las fosas nasales deben ser capaces de dilatarse al máximo para permitir la inhalación del aire.

Belfo: extremo de la nariz.

Testuz: es la parte delantera de la cabeza del caballo, situada encima de la nariz.

ojos: están situados a ambos lados de la cabeza del caballo.

Flanco: el flanco es el área por debajo del lomo, entre la última costilla y los grandes músculos del muslo.


Someone asked me once, What is Coggins disease? I knew just enough to tell them that Coggins was not an illness, but a blood test for an incurable disease known as Equine Infectious Anemia. Beyond that my well of wisdom ran dry.

Equine Infectious Anemia, however, is a serious enough threat to the equine population that all persons remotely interested in livestock should acquaint themselves with the particulars of the disease and the laws that have been enacted in an effort to control it.

EIA, also known as swamp fever or malarial fever because of its concentration in warm, humid climates, is an incurable viral infection spread by blood-to-blood contact. While it is usually transmitted by biting flies and mosquitoes; contaminated medical instruments and needles can also transmit the disease. Despite extensive research, there is no cure, vaccine, or effective treatment.

Preventive methods include sterilizing all medical equipment particularly tattooing needles and dental equipment, using

disposable needles only once (and then disposing of them appropriately), and fly control. Horseflies are especially potent carriers because of the amount of blood they can transport. In areas where the virus is prevalent, cleaning and sterilizing brushes, combs, and farrier equipment is also recommended.

Symptoms of the virus may appear in one of three forms: acute, chronic, or inapparent (asymptomatic). The acutely affected animal will suffer from fever, dramatic weight loss, marked anemia, signs of jaundice, stiffness, weakness, depression, and occasionally edema or swelling around

What is

Coggin's Disease?by Barbara Power

the lower abdomen, chest, and legs. Pulse and respiratory rates will be high and the animal may die. Animals that recover from the initial attack are infected for life and often develop the chronic form, in which symptoms reoccur, especially during times of stress, work, travel, or illness. Some animals, known as inapparent carriers are infected but never show signs of illness. However these animals are contagious and a major source of infection in healthy animals.

EIA has an incubation period of one to three weeks, but may take as long as three months before symptoms become noticeable. Infected mares can pass the virus to their foals during gestation or


lactation. If the mare is an inapparent carrier, the foal may not contract the disease, although it will test positive until it is about six months old. Foals that test negative at seven months are considered free of the virus.

Animals are tested for EIA via a blood test developed by Dr. Leroy Coggins of New York State Veterinarian College, Cornell University. The test, in technological jargon, is the agar gel immunodiffusion or AGID test, and is considered valid only if the blood sample is drawn by a veterinarian and tested at an approved laboratory. The results are based on detection of antibodies to the EIA virus. Infected animals become positive for testing two to four weeks after onset of the initial infection and will test positive for the rest of their lives.

Animals that test positive are brought under the jurisdiction of the local state Animal Health Commission, which, depending upon that states laws, can offer several options for the disposal of the animal, none of which are desirable. Owners of horses with EIA may be offered the option to:

1. Keep the infected animal under permanent quarantine away from all other equine. Regular testing may be required.

2. Send the animal to slaughter or to an approved research facility

3. Have the animal humanely euthanized.

Because of the strong emotional attachment people have for horses, legislation on EIA has met with much discord. Most states require that all equine being sold, transported, or participating in any public event must have a negative Coggins test with 12 months period. Many equine owners fail to understand the reason for this testing, especially in areas where the virus is not prevalent. Still others are unfamiliar with the nature of the disease and the disastrous effects it has on both the horse and its owner.

For equine owners in heavily infested areas, such testing is more commonplace and more readily understood and accepted.

The subtle and deadly nature of the virus makes testing a

necessity in order to control the disease. According to Gary Fambro, DVM of Breckenridge, Texas, the reason to test is to protect the horse industry. A $10,000 horse becomes a $500 piece of meat if it tests positive and this has happened in the race horse industry. He adds that, testing is being a good neighbor. Because of the way the disease is spread, I would not want my horse that is negative around anyones horse that is unknown.

Discovering that a seemingly healthy horse is a carrier of a deadly, contagious disease is a tragedy no horse owner wants to face. Watching a favorite riding mount and partner suffer or die from that same disease is no better option. EIA is a very real threat to the horses, mules, and donkeys that people love and work with everyday. The only cure is to eradicate the virus before it can spread and the only way to detect the virus is the have the animal tested. Testing for EIA protects horse owners, their neighbors, and their four-legged friends.

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GoLPES y hEridaS Las causas más comunes de golpes y heridas ocurren en las situaciones que se describen en los siguientes párrafos.

Al tratar de sacar al animal de su caballeriza puede salir bruscamente y lastimarse alguna parte del cuerpo o las patas, por eso que se recomienda que el ancho de la puerta permita al caballo pasar libremente y que el piso esté al mismo nivel que el pasillo.

Cuando el piso de los pasillos es muy resbaloso es factible que los animales se lastimen; hay casos en que la fractura llega a ser tan grave que los caballos tienen que ser sacrificados. Por ello se recomienda que los pisos de los pasillos sean corrugados o empredrados.

Cuando se encuentran varios animales amarrados fuera de su caballeriza pueden molestarse unos a otros, patearse o morderse. Por ello deben amarrarse lo suficientemente separados para que no se alcancen a tocar.

Cuando la herramienta para la limpieza de las instalaciones se encuentra tirada por ahí, los animales se tropiezan o se lastiman con ella. La herramienta

Cuando se tiene un buen manejo y cuidado de los animales es casi imposible que sufran golpes, heridas o mataduras, porque éstas generalmente son provocadas por descuidos de las personas.

siempre debe estar en la bodega.

Cuando dos o varios caballos sementales o uno semental y uno castrado se encuentran de frente comienza una pelea en la que puede salir uno o varios caballos lastimados. Las peleas entre caballos son muy peligrosas por el tamaño de estos animales, además un caballo enfurecido no ve más allá de su furia y es capaz de realizar cualquier cosa por salir ileso.

Al transportar en condiciones inadecuadas a una caballo, se puede lastimar, puede desamarrarse y tratar de escapar, etcétera. Es necesario que tomes todas las precauciones para que tu caballo tenga un viaje placentero y seguro.

maTaduraS Los caballos atletas o que se les tiene por hobby, generalmente reciben un cuidado y aprecio significativo, es poco común que presenten mataduras en la cruz.

La matadura se produce por roce constante en un área de la piel. Puede darse por falta de acojinamiento de la manta que va debajo de la montura, por la montura en sí, por el exceso de delgadez de la piel del animal, etcétera. Este roce continuo en la piel forma una llaga, que se va haciendo cada

vez más grande, y si no se le da descanso y tratamiento al caballo puede formarse bursitis sobre el área afectada. La bursitis impide la cicatrización, es parecida a un callo pero desprovista de piel y sangrante.

Un caballo con mataduras se muestra incómodo y adolorido cuando se le pretende ensillar. Lo mejor es dejarlo descansar y hacerle curaciones hasta que sane la herida.

Cuando la herida es sólo una matadura se lava el área con agua y jabón neutro, se seca muy bien con gasas —nunca con algodón— y se le aplica un desinfectante y un cicatrizante directamente sobre la herida. Al final, para evitar que los insectos y las moscas se posen sobre la herida, se coloca una gasa muy delgada sobre la curación y se fija muy bien para que no se caiga. Es importante curar diariamente al caballo hasta que sane.

En caso de que la matadura se convierta en una bursitis es necesario realizar una cirugía para retirar la porción callosa del área y que la piel pueda estirarse, cubrir la herida y ayudar a la cicatrización. De cualquier forma el animal tendrá que descansar hasta que sane la herida y las curaciones son idénticas a las que se deben hacer en las mataduras.

Mataduras, golpes y heridasMVZ Elizabeth Simeon Martínez



You might have driven past a field of horses and noticed one horsesquirming around on the ground with its legs flailing in the air. Or, after you unsaddle your horse and turn it into its paddock, it might lie down and scrub its back and sides on the ground. In either case, what you are seeing is a natural behavior of horses called rolling. There are a number of reasons why horses roll.

After you ride your horse, it may get down in a sandy spot and have a good roll. This may relieve any irritation from sweat or tack, just as you might scratch after removing socks with elastics or pants with a snug waistband. Rolling may relieve any tight muscles or stress after being ridden. Horses will also roll to scratch themselves. If their skin itches from insect bites, residual shampoo or grooming products or from

sweating in the sun or under a blanket, they will roll to stop the itch. Some people think that a roll in sand or mud provides some protection from sunburn and from biting insects.

It’s a bit frustrating after when after you give your horse a good grooming or a bath, that they find the closest patch of sand to roll in. But sometimes grooming and bathing can change how your horse’s skin feels and rolling is its way of trying to get things back to normal.

It’s ContagiousOften rolling will appear to be contagious. One horse will copy the behavior when they see another horse rolling. Rolling is a bit like the horse giving itself a massage. So, just because it feels good, one horse after another will share a sandy spot to roll in. It’s not unusual to find a hollow bare circle in a field that is a favorite rolling spot.

In the spring, when horses are shedding their thick winter coats, rolling helps loosen the hair. Horses may be damp with sweat if the temperature suddenly soars up, and your horse will be sweating beneath it’s warm coat. So rolling helps to relieve the itchy sweaty feeling, while removing some of that excess hair. Rolling may also help dry the horse’s skin, which is why it will do it after a rain or bath.

When Rolling Indicates a ProblemMost of the time, rolling is perfectly okay, and a natural, healthy horse behavior. But there are a few situations where rolling might indicate a problem.

You don’t want your horse to try to roll while you are riding it. Horses attempt to roll while being ridden because they are uncomfortable, or rolling can be the horse’s way of being balky, and resisting work. If your horse suddenly tries to roll while

Why horses

roll?


By Katherine Blocksdorf

being ridden, carefully check your tack for anything that may be poking or pinching the horse. Your horse may also be experiencing muscle soreness while being ridden. Often, an equine chiropractor can help you sort out this sort of problem. And for horses that are balking, and using rolling to get out of work, some re-schooling with a rider who recognizes the signs that the horse may try to roll, before the horse actually carries out the deed, is in order.

Rolling is a symptom of colic. You can identify a normal, healthy roll by noticing how the horse rolls, and how it acts when it gets on its feet. When your horse is rolling for the enjoyment of it, it may circle around a few times, get down, roll, perhaps get up again and roll on the other side, regain its feet and then have a good shake to get the dust off. And healthy horses rarely try to roll in their stall.

When a horse is rolling because of colic, it will drop down, often suddenly, roll violently, and then stand listlessly afterward, with

no invigorating shake to rid itself of dust. It may try to roll in its stall, and it may try to roll multiple times. A horse that has been rolling in its stall may appear disheveled, sweaty

and covered in manure and shavings.

There’s some debate whether rolling can cause twists in the gut that cause torsion colic. Some people feel that a twist has occurred before the horse starts to show colic symptoms, such as rolling. But, whether or not rolling causes twists, a colicking horse should be prevented from rolling because it expends a lot of energy, and as it violently thrashes, could hurt itself or the people handling it.


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In July, 9 countries from three continents arrived in Pereira, Colombia to compete in the 10 Mundial De Jinetes Y Amazonas Felix Santiago Oliver. If you have never been to the youth Mundial, make plans to attend the next one. It will be hosted by Puerto Rico in 2016. This World Cup event stands shoulder to shoulder with any top tier international competition in the equestrian world. This is a World Class sporting event , and a celebration of cultures from across the globe. It is a display of world class equestrian skills and sportsmanship that you will long remember.

These young equestrians were there to compete in one discipline, the sport of classical equitation. Equitation is the oldest, most fundamental equestrian skill. It is the foundation for all riding disciplines. Simply put, it is when the balance of horse and rider are in perfect harmony. When this harmony is achieved, the horse and rider move as one. Allowing the horse to move

as fluidly as it would without a rider on it’s back.To observe equitation at it’s best is like watching fine art in motion. That is why the sport of equitation is often called “the Art of Equitation.”

Going into the competition only two countries had ever captured the elusive Gold Cup, Puerto Rico had won it 7 times and Colombia had won it once. At the first Mundial the cup had not been instated so, although individual riders could earn placements, there were no collective points earned for any individual country.

As the practice sessions began, the coaches were sitting up and taking notice. The competition was shaping up to be fierce! The wild card element of this competition has always been the selection of horses for the riders. It is also the element that kicks up the caliber of the competition. Each rider is allowed to bring their on horse, lease a horse, or select a horse from the pool that the host country is required to provide.

The horse pool must have enough horses to serve every rider on every team if they choose to use it. The horse pool is free. While some riders do use their own horse, others choose to lease, but most find it cost prohibitive and choose to use the horse pool. So what do you get in the horse pool or a lease?

It’s a crap shoot. This year we saw

many outstanding show horses from the pool and some that were not prepared for the show ring at all. From the leased horses we saw the same thing.

So how do you assure that you are getting the best match possible for horse and rider? It is not always about the best horse, but more about how well a particular horse and rider can work together to achieve their best ride. Matching horse and riders takes years of experience,that is why this task is better left to the coaches that were selected for your team. This skill set is one of the first criteria looked at in the selection process for head coaches at this level. Some parents and trainers often jump in and try to make the selection for their rider, but as we saw for riders from three teams this year, some of their choices did not work well and after spending lots for money on a lease, they had to start over and by that point there was not much left to select from. In the case of several riders, not enough money to renegotiate a new lease, so they were right back to choosing from what was left in the pool.

Some farms you lease from will refund your money or trade you for a different mount,but others don’t have any mounts left to choose from and your money has been spent, your left holding the bag. If a rider chooses to lease, it is wise to let their coaches help them locate and negotiate the best horse for them. In this competition, the

rider is judged not the horse,but the level of training the horse has received and the proper or improper pairing of horse and rider, can either enhance or impede the quality of the ride. The Judges are looking at even the smallest detail of that ride.

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Each rider only get one shot in front of the judges and they want it to count.

In this competition the body position counts 35% and horse handling is 65%. For body position , the slightest incorrect angle of head, back, hand,arm,leg,foot and seat can cost a rider dearly. If the Judge misses seeing the mistake in the body position, chances are pretty good they will see the negative effect on the horse’s balance. This is physics, pure and simple. A rider may rest more weight on their left hip in the saddle causing the right leg to rise slightly and travel forward toward the shoulder. If the rider rest more weight on the right hip,then the left leg will rise slightly and travel forward toward the left shoulder. If the riders hands are unbalanced they will create too much pressure on one side of the horses mouth and not enough on the other. These mistakes can cause the horse’s balance to falter, requiring him to work in an out of a balanced frame and the goal of achieving oneness between horse and rider is lost. When the rider’s weight is solidly centered between their legs in the saddle, the rider’s balance is achieved and the horse’s balance will follow. The rider’s center of balance is the pivot point for everything else. Head, shoulders, arms, hand, legs, feet. They will all

come into the correct position when the riders seat is centered solidly in the saddle. In the practice sessions this writer observed several coaches instruct riders to drop their stirrups for a few minutes. This is the fastest way to feel where your balance is off and correct it quickly. It will also correct the rider’s legs and feet. Without the stirrups, the legs and feet will automatically fall into the proper position. Then the rider can retrieve the stirrups and use them to maintain the proper position.

After three days of matching horses with riders and the brief practice sessions, it was time for opening ceremonies and they did not disappoint. Colombia knows how to roll out the welcome mat. There was a warm welcome from our host, then the parade of teams decked out in their finery and some in native costumes entered the arena carrying their country’s flag. The crowd was on it’s feet waving flags, blowing horns,ringing cow bells and cheering for every team as they entered the arena. “Welcome to Colombia! Welcome to the 10 Mundial De Jinetes Y Amazonas Felix Santiago Oliver!” Then came the wonderful entertainment to honor the teams. After the festivities the hosts invited all the teams to stay in the arena to

enjoy the universal language if music and dance. This was a great way to introduce the teams to each other. From the youngest to the oldest, they were dancing the night away!

The next morning the competition started off with the youngest group. The 4 and 5 year old boys. The young rider from Colombia won the class and he set the tone for the rest of their team. Colombia came in strong and they just kept coming class after class. This was their time to shine. They were a force to be reckoned with. By the end of the competition they had captured the Gold Cup and they earned it!

Finishing in the competition with 46 points , Puerto Rico finished 2 and with 30 points, Aruba finished 3rd with 18 points, the United States finished 4th with 15 points, Dominica finished 5th with 13 points , Venezuela finished 6th with 4 points , Panama finished with no points and Germany finished with no points.

The 2014 Mundial had spectators on the edge of their seats. The caliber of competition was exceptional,but so was the show of sportsmanship. Not only were teams supportive of their own members, they were supportive of riders from other

teams. If a rider delivered a deserving placement, all the teams cheered their acknowledgement. In this competition there were many outstanding riders that gave us much to remember as

one after the other, they earned their spot on the podium. Yet

Colombia Capt ures the Gold! By Martha M. Veon

there were two riders that did not make the cut in their class, but they both gave us something special to remember and earned the respect of all the teams.

Alexandra Rau from Germany was to compete with the Swiss/German team, but at the last minute the team backed out leaving Alexandra without a team or coach. Alexandra is 23 years old and when the next Mundial takes place she will no longer meet the age requirements to compete. This was her last shot to represent her country at this prestigious competition. She did not walk away, instead she contacted the governing body requesting the opportunity to compete as the sole representative of her country, Germany and the entire European delegation. Her request was unusual, this is a team competition, but after much consideration her request was granted. She had impressed the officials very much with her passion to compete and represent her country one final time. She was allowed to practice with the United States team. Little did she know that her story had been shared with the other teams. When Alexandra enter the arena for the opening ceremonies carrying her countries flag, she received cheers and shouts of encouragement from every team. Alexandra is an excellent rider, but she did not make the cut in her class, yet she made the cut

with all the teams earning their respect. Alexandra Rau is a world class athlete and a good will ambassador beyond compare.

The other rider that captivated the crowd and earned the respect of every team was young Ana Cristina Marin. Ana is a 9 year old rider from the United States that is very new to the sport of Equitation. She is more experienced in speed events like barrel racing and pole bending, and other field events. She worked hard to make the team taking every opportunity to learn as much as she could over the course of a year. By the time she arrived in Colombia, she had improved so much it surprised everyone on her team, but it was not enough. Ana did not make the cut for her class. So what was it about Ana that made her stand out? When Ana entered the ring on the large Troche Galope stallion that was selected for her from the horse pool, she was totally relaxed an exuding confidence. Her feet were a not correct, but her balance was perfectly centered and she had connected with her horse. Being able to immediately establish a connection with an unknown horse is a gift and Ana has it. Not once did she push the horse. Not once did she demand, she “invited” allowing the horse to come to her and from that point on the partnership

was established and this magnificent

stallion gave her as much as he had. When the two of them took the fino board, the crowd was on,their feet. Every team and coach in the arena was cheering for young Ana and her horse. They had just witnessed what each rider had been trying so hard to achieve, that perfect harmony between horse and rider. As they rode across that board they moved as one. Ana is a talented young rider that will continue to get better with experience. Hopefully she will try out for the next team USA . We will all be waiting, Ana.

The 10 th Youth Mundial was an extraordinary event. Rider after rider entertained the crowd. Old friendships were renewed and new friendships were forged. Young Felix Santiago Oliver left us a special legacy and an opportunity we must not waste. The youth Mundial program is an opportunity to grow and develop the love of the Paso Fino Breed across the globe. It offers educational opportunities in leadership, problem solving, and group work ethics, as well as horsemanship skills. These are opportunities that many of our young riders could never experience with out this program. It is our pathway to our future as a breed .

Paso Fino Trader magazine would like to congratulate every rider

and team.

You are World Class athletes and exceptional ambassadors.

This writer would like to thank each of you for the opportunity and honor

to write your story. I wish you each the best and hope you see you all in Puerto Rico in 2016!



If you own race horses or high level competition horses they can rack up frequent flyer miles at a rapid rate. Often, time or geography leaves air transport as the best option to get your horses from a-z. Equine air transport can be expensive, but at this level, you are already heavily invested in your horses. So, protecting your investment is, wisely, already high on your list.

You want your horses to travel “first class” to insure that they arrive healthy and rested, not tired, injured or stressed.

So what does your frequent flyer get for the price of a first class ticket?

I wondered about that too. So, I contacted the owner of Alegre Equine Air Transport requesting the opportunity to ride along on a transport and write about the experience. He was very receptive to the idea, in fact, he suggested I join a transport flight out of Miami the next day! I was not able to get there that quick, but soon after that I packed a bag and headed to Miami with the game plan to fly back home to Puerto Rico with four horses that were flown into Miami for a big international show.

My contact in my Miami was Chiqui Matos, a well respected horse hauler/handler that contracts with Alegre Equine Air Transport. He picked me

up at my hotel and we headed out to pick up the trailer, then on to the farm to pickup the horses. Chiqui has been in the business for 30 + years and is an excellent handler with a wealth of knowledge about the equine transport business. As we arrive at the farm to pick up the horses, it was late and no one else was around. All the horses were settled for the night. I was concerned that our arrival at this late hour would stir them up, but Chiqui’s quiet demeanor was very calming and the horses settled immediately trusting his lead.

He quickly and patiently loaded our four passengers in the trailer. Two mares and two stallions. The ride to the airport was uneventful. We pulled up in front of Amerijet’s building on the cargo side of Miami international airport.

Chiqui opened the trailer and watered the horses letting the breeze in while he checked the horses over again and we waited for their stall to arrive. So far our equine passengers had received Kidd glove treatment.

Next I did my flight check in with the Amerijet office, and obtained my travel credentials for the flight. Then George Martinez , Alegre Equine Air Transport’s horse attendant arrived and the stall was brought into the quiet of the cargo building so that the horses could be loaded in a non stressful environment.

Equine Frequent Fliers Travel FirsT Class

By Martha M. Veon


The stall was attached to the top of a heavy duty pallet and was brought into Amerijet’s cargo building on a forklift then lowered to the ground so the horses could be loaded. Chiqui and George walked the horses into the stall without a hitch. Chiqui bid me goodbye after assuring me I was in good hands with George and the flight crew. The horses settled in and the stall was forklifted up and out the door to the plane. George was right beside the stall the whole time. The horses are the last thing to be loaded so that they are the first thing to be unloaded. These special air stalls are only found on an Alegre Equine Air Transport flight. What makes them different than other stalls used on an air transport?

First, this box stall has a hoop shaped roof made of heavy duty nylon reinforced trampoline poly sheeting. The horses have a clear field of vision and good airflow through this net like fabric, but cannot get out. The hoop shape offers plenty of head room even for a tall horse. The stall dividers are made of the same strong fabric, but are flexible enough that it allows the horses to rub against each other when seeking comfort, yet they can’t reach each

other to bite or kick. These stalls come in two sizes. The PAG stall is the smaller design and measures 88”x125” and holds up to 3 horses. It is design specifically for the small body planes, the 727-DC8, the 757,and the 767. The

PMC is the larger stall and measures 96”x125” and can hold up to 4 horses. This stall was designed to fit on the wide body planes like the 767-DC10-MC11-747.

The 767 can accommodate both stall sizes.

All components of these stalls have undergone stringent testing and inspection in a secure setting by the DAR (designated Aeronautic Representative). The stall design has received an an FAA approved Supplemental Type Certificate and cannot be reproduced without permission from the designer of the stalls,Greg Jackson, owner of Alegre Equine Air Transport.

This trip we flew on Amerijet in a 767 jet . It is capable of transporting up to 49 horses using Alegre Equine Air Transport’s stall system. Amerijet is a global shipping company that Alegre frequently contracts with for

their horse transporting needs. Captain Christopher Richards and his crew, first officer Dawn and load master Marcelo greeted George and I as we boarded the plane. I was told I could have access to the horses at all times except for take off and landing . I asked about turbulence effecting the horses and was told that any turbulence would be avoided as much as possible. The safety and comfort of the horses was the first priority for this crew.

Once we were in the air, George was frequently checking on the horses. I was with him most of the time and a few times on my own. They were calm and alert.

The mares were gently rubbing up against each other through the flex divider, the stallions were just quietly looking around.

Occasionally a horse may need some sedation to travel. When that is the case you want to use something that allows the horse to keep their feet planted solidly underneath them and you want them calm, but as alert as possible. You only want to use an dosage that covers the duration of your flight. When this is necessary, Alegre Equine Air Transport uses Dormosedan, often a low dose in the muscle. This is a non narcotic sedative that works well to calm the horse reducing their sensitivity to environmental stimuli yet allowing their feet to stay firmly planted underneath them. Two of the horses on this flight needed mild sedation, one stallion, one mare. While their behavior before the sedative was fine, their travel history indicated that it could change during the flight, so for their own safety they were given a low dose of Dormosedan.


Throughout the flight they remained alert and calm with no coordination issues.

This is the sedative most often recommended by vets for this situation. Many horses travel well and don’t need to be sedated, but when they don’t travel well, their safety is at risk and the safety and comfort of your horse should always be the first priority for any air transport provider you may choose.

In no time the Captain was announcing our landing approach into San Juan.

Like the rest of the flight, our landing was smooth as silk. As the door opened Mr. Jackson was standing on the stairway platform waiting to check on the horses and help them unload the stall. He and George accompanied the stall into the Amerijet cargo building where the horses were unloaded and checked over thoroughly and then loaded on the trailer for their short trip home to their farm. I’m sure these Frequent Fliers would agree, their first class ticket, is the only way to fly.

Greg and Linda Jackson have been in the equine air transport business for 30 years and during that time they have developed a reputation that defines their operation as World Class. Based on my recent trip with Alegre Equine Air Transport, I’d say that reputation is well deserved. Greg and Linda Jackson have both grown up with horses and are involved in thoroughbred racing, they own a thoroughbred farm where they train race horses, and retrain retired race horses for Dressage or jumping disciplines. They have recently been cleared to operate a USDA compliant port of entry quarantine facility at their farm in Rio Grande Puerto Rico, just 20 minutes outside of San Juan. It is the 5 th port of entry for the United States. Puerto Rico is a Republic of the United States. The New quarantine facility has been named Alegre quarantine and will start receiving horses sometime next month. The only other ports of entry in the U.S. are Los Angeles, Chicago,Miami,

and New York. Alegre quarantine is a much needed addition. Transporting international horses in and out of Puerto Rico will be much easier. Instead of flying to the Mainland first, horses can fly directly to Puerto Rico.

This writer would like to thank Alegre Equine Air Transport for allowing me the opportunity to join this flight and witness first hand, the first class service that their Equine passengers receive.



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Ricardo Lozano

Pintor internacional

Toda Clase de Pinturas

de Equino

313-824-7393 | [email protected]


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863-678-7083P.O. Box 866Anthony, FL 32617

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