Cirencester College, Three Oaks Farm

26/08/2021

We have some very sad news to share. Unfortunately yesterday Jerry had to be put to sleep. As some of you are aware, he hasn’t quite been himself and despite extensive investigations from the vets, he sadly deteriorated again. Jerry has been with us since the start of the equine courses at the college and has taught so many students over the years. He was always excellent with students who were nervous and helped develop their confidence working with horses. Everyone at the yard will miss him tremendously.

17/06/2021

❗RAGWORT WARNING❗

With the warm and wet weather we have been experiencing everything is growing, including ragwort!

Ragwort contains toxic compounds that are dangerous to horses and if eaten can have an accumulative damaging effect overtime, resulting in liver damage, leading to severe disease and even death.

You may think that your horse won’t eat ragwort, but the risks are often greater when the plant wilts and it loses its bitter taste. Although your horse may appear healthy, signs of illness often aren’t shown until the liver has reached 70% damage, which makes it very difficult to treat.

Be on the lookout for any ragwort growing in your field and don’t take any risks. Help stop the vicious cycle of ragwort growing in your pasture by pulling it up now!

Use our Ragwort Toolkit for advice on how to safely and effectively remove and dispose of ragwort. It also provides advice on who is responsible and how to resolve issues with neighbouring landowners.

Find the ragwort toolkit specific to your nation: https://www.bhs.org.uk/our-work/welfare/our-campaigns/ragwort-toolkit

09/06/2021

I’m sure you will all appreciate this 🤣

Isn't this weather glorious! ☀

©Emily Cole Illustrations

05/05/2021

Excellent article here!

This week's suggested read is a very comprehensive blog article on the Action of Muscles

https://www.horsesinsideout.com/post/the-action-of-muscles

05/05/2021

22/04/2021

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30/03/2021

Finishing college this year or recently completed your qualification? 🐎

Interested in working in racing? 🏇🏻

The British Racing School runs a specialist training course for equine students to progress into the racing industry, including how to ride racehorses 🏇🏻

Equine Student Progression Programme – 5 week training course careersinracing Full-time Category: Racing Posted: 29.03.2021 We are looking to find our future Racing Grooms and Riders for the horseracing industry. If you are coming to the end of your Equine College Course or graduated recently from...

29/03/2021

❗ Equine Grass Sickness Awareness Week 2021 has arrived ❗

🌱Equine Grass Sickness (EGS) is a debilitating and frequently fatal disease, affecting horses, ponies and donkeys. The disease causes damage to parts of the nervous system and commonly affects the gut compromising the animal’s ability to swallow and digest food.

Across the UK most cases of EGS are reported in the spring and summer months so now is the time to be more aware.

Equine Grass Sickness Awareness Week is dedicated to providing more knowledge of EGS, sharing new research, and stories from horse owners whose beloved equines have been directly affected by the disease – view the page and see the schedule for the week below. 👇

For more information visit: https://www.bhs.org.uk/advice-and-information/horse-health-and-sickness/grass-sickness

25/03/2021

Equine Metabolic Syndrome (EMS) is a hormonal disorder which can affect any horse or pony, regardless of their weight. However, the condition is seen much more frequently in overweight animals, meaning the risk of developing EMS increases if your horse is overweight or obese.

❗With reports of around 50% of equines in the UK being overweight or obese the risk of EMS is a major concern❗

The main disorder of EMS is insulin dysregulation, which puts the horse at risk of laminitis and many other complex disorders. It is therefore really important to keep your horse at a healthy weight to help decrease the risk.

❓What strategies do you use to keep your horse’s weight healthy❓

For more information on EMS and preventative strategies visit: https://www.bhs.org.uk/advice-and-information/horse-health-and-sickness/equine-metabolic-syndrome



Photo credit obese pony: Blue Cross

10/03/2021

❗️Can all Level 2 and Level 3 equine students please check their emails as soon as possible ☺️

07/03/2021

⚠ Don’t get caught out by laminitis ⚠

Laminitis is an extremely painful condition affecting 1 in 10 horses/ponies every year 🐴

❗️ Prevention is always better than cure especially as laminitis can cause extreme pain, lameness, permanent damage to the hooves and can increase the risk of future episodes.

The infographic below gives some great advice on laminitis prevention.

❓ What do you regularly monitor and manage ❓

For more information visit: https://www.bhs.org.uk/advice-and-information/horse-health-and-sickness/laminitis