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"Used it on a horse's leg after a fence accident. Applied daily
and bandaged. Great results. Healed with no scarring."
- Danna, vet-n-pet DIRECT customer
"Have started using this ointment on a laceration to the
tendon sheath in a horse. It is healing the cut up very
quickly and cleanly."
- Dee, vet-n-pet DIRECT customer
KELATOGEN
I have a very nervous, anxious
horse and it has been suggested
I try a calming supplement.
What options are there?
There are a number of different calming products
and supplements available for horses. Some
of these products are supplements that can be
added to the horses feed, once or twice a day.
These supplements usually take a few weeks of
continual use before full calming effects are seen.
Most of these supplements contain Thiamine
(vitamin B1) with a combination of other
ingredients such as Magnesium that have been
proven to aid in restoring normal nervous
function, reduce stress levels and make the horse
more calm.
Another option is to use a short-term calming
paste that is absorbed quickly into the
bloodstream and therefore having a rapid
calming effect. These are more suitable if you
are just trying to calm a horse for travel or for
a short period of time and are generally not
recommended for long-term daily use.
If the problem persists please speak to your vet.
Campdrafting is an equestrian sport that originated
in outback Australia which displays the great skill
and horsemanship that Jackaroos, Jillaroos and
stockman use on a daily basis. It involves a horse
and rider working together to manoeuvre a selected
beast through a course.
The rider selects one steer or heifer to cut out
(separate) from a small herd that are in a yard or
"camp". The rider then demonstrates control of the
beast by blocking and turning them before entering
into a bigger yard. Here they work or "draft" the
beast through a course of pegs making them turn
right and left before guiding them through the gate
(two pegs) to the finish. The rider is judged on their
horsemanship, their control of the beast and the
time it takes to complete the course.
The most well suited breed of horse for campdrafting
is the Australian Stock Horse. Typically a good
campdrafting horse is around 15 hands high with
a stocky build that can handle being pushed or
bumped around by a beast. They need to be quick,
agile and willing to work cattle.
There are many campdrafting days and competitions
held around Australia that hold classes for junior,
novice, maiden, ladies and open competitors.
For more information on campdrafting and relevant
scheduled events visit www.campdraft.com.au
