VTWH Aug 2018, Vol 57 Issue 4

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AUGUST 2018
VOLUME 57 | NO. 4

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Cover Features Events/Horse Shows

Master’s Razzle And Jazz 22 POTOMAC FEVER 14 JULY 4TH SHOW
Rider: Herbert Derickson
2018 World Grand Champion Contenders 30 MIDDLE TENNESSEE 50 BELFAST – TWHBEA HORSE
Owned by: The Allen Riddley Family DESTINATIONS SHOW
Trained by: 4 The Glory Farm
38 20 YEARS AGO IN THE VOICE 52 TWHBEA WORLD
VERSATILITY SHOW
44 PARASITES
Columns
60 GREEN HERON FARM
6 FROM YOUR PRESIDENT
62 MAPLECREST FARM ANNUAL
COOKOUT 10 FROM THE EXECUTIVE
DIRECTOR
63 GEN’S ARMED AND
DANGEROUS - REMEMBERING 65 TWHBEA NEWS
A CHAMPION

67 BLACKWATER STABLES
YOUTH EDUCATION DAY

Every Issue 67

VOICE • AUGUST 2018 64 FOND FAREWELL
71 STALLION DIRECTORY
72 HORSEMAN DIRECTORY
77 FOTO FINALE
78 ADVERTISERS’ INDEX

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Jimbo Conner
Pigeon Forge TN

Master's Razzle of owning Masters Razzle and Jazz once again and making a bid
and Jazz for the 2017 World Grand Championship.

Master's Razzle and Jazz was bred and raised With excitement building, Lurch claimed top honors in the stake
by The Alan Riddley Family of Shelby, North class at the Belfast Show just before the 2017 Celebration. In
Carolina. The Riddley Family chose and placed the World Grand Championship, Lurch made an impressive
their trust in 4 the Glory Farm to begin training of show and won the hearts of many walking horse enthusiast.
Masters Razzle and Jazz. Upon arrival, this tall, lanky Herbert and Lurch concluded 2017 with a grand stake win
yearling was nicknamed “Lurch.” A name that has stuck at the North Carolina Championship and the talk about this
with him through the years. outstanding team continued!

Lurch has an impressive World Champion pedigree. The year 2018 promises to be filled with excitement for this
He was sired by the popular World Grand Champion World Grand Championship contender! With two unanimous
Master of Jazz and his dam is Dazzle Me Dumas, an I'm wins at the FAST Spring Showcase and the Christmas in July
Dumas Walker mare, which is a full sister to Sensational show Lurch continues to gain momentum as he strives towards
Dumas and World Champion Spectacular Dumas. Also, World Grand Championship honors.
this mare is the dam of World Champion and World
Grand Champion Epic.

In 2013, Lurch made a phenomenal show and received
a huge ovation in the Four Year Old World Grand
Championship. This was the turning point in his show
career. Debuting the following spring, Masters Razzle
and Jazz won one of the most distinguished shows by
being crowned the 2014 National Trainers Show Grand
Champion as a five year old stallion.

The talented stallion continued to build his winning
show record. Lurch’s first time in the amateur class
proved to be victorious as Lorie Riddley rode him to a
unanimous victory in the Five Year Old Amateur class at
the Columbia Spring Jubilee. After a successful spring,
Lurch caught the eye of Shannon Snodgrass and Clay
Mills. He was acquired by them and placed under the
direction of Wright Stables. The following season this
big, bay stallion was purchased by Laura and Roger
Mauney and placed in training at Brad Beard Stables.
After much success, including a Reserve World Grand
Championship in the Trainers Riding for the Roses,
Lurch gained popularity every time he entered the ring.

In the spring of 2017, Lurch was back in training at 4
the Glory Farm with Herbert Derickson. After winning
another notable blue at the Columbia Spring Jubilee, he
caught the eye of former owner Alan Riddley. Always
following Lurch’s career and appreciating his great
talent, Lurch reminded him of a true, old timey Walking
Horse. Consequently, Alan was intrigued with the idea

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FROM YOUR PRESIDENT

from the president

David W. Williams

It’s that time of year again! TWHBEA has just completed a very successful World Versatility
Show, The International Championship was a tremendous show with many entries and
participation, now the focus is on the TWHBEA National Futurity, The NWHA National, the
NSSHA and SSHBEA Championships (of which many of our TWHBEA registered Spotted
Walking Horses participate) and of course The Celebration.

Showing horses involves more than just presenting your horse in the ring. It involves the
camaraderie of your fellow participants, the Family Atmosphere that our shows create, and
another opportunity to present our breed in the best possible way to the public.

My favorite part as a breeder of Tennessee Walking Horses is seeing the finished product of
what I and many breeders had planned a few years earlier. Watching the young horse classes and
seeing the new show ring stars that will become the names many speak of over the years is very
exciting.

Most of our breeders of Tennessee Walking Horses are not the end consumer. They enjoy the
process of raising the best, watching them develop and hoping they reach World Champion
status for others. It is what drives many to breed horses. “The Journey is more fun than the
Destination” many of us breeders say.

To participants, officials and spectators of our upcoming Championship shows, I encourage
good sportsmanship, a fair and equal opinion on each horse presented in the ring, and a
Celebration for those that are deemed the best. I do understand their will be differences of
opinions on who is the best, but let’s let OUR BEST shine through.

It's an exciting time, I hope to see you all at the shows!

Again, it’s been my pleasure to serve as your president,

David W. Williams 6
President TWHBEA

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FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

TWHBEA – Lewisburg, TN

RORY R. WILLIAMS

Executive Director|General Editor

Hello, hello, hello. Welcome to the Voice of the Tennessee Walking Horse magazine for
August 2018. Publishing this magazine this month, coinciding with the 80th anniversary
of the TWHBEA National Futurity is amazing to all of us. We are very excited for the
Futurity, the Celebration, and seeing all the folks that consistently come in to the office at this
time of year with their new foals’ applications and a transfer or two and buy a few things from
our gift shop.

Speaking of gift shop, the TWHBEA merchandise is all new this year with trendy designs
arranged by our own Vice President of Marketing/Advertising. TWHBEA merchandise has
been successfully selling over the last few years and we thank her for the hard work she puts into
working with designers and producers to provide quality products.

In the event you all were wondering how TWHBEA is faring this year, let me state for the
record that registrations and transfers were both positive last month compared to 2018 budget
(meaning more than) and both transfers and registrations have been coming in better than the
previous year for five months. We have to say that business is going well and that we all would
like to see it get even better next year! Keep breeding those mares, and training horses for all
disciplines. Get young horses registered quickly and nominated for the futurity.

It is a very simple equation. Staying with [TWHBEA] is the only way everyone wins. Trainers
must have registered horses to train, so they and the owners/exhibitors can show; people want
all kinds of horses for different things like trail riding, dressage, performance and pleasure show
classes, as well as barrel and pole speed events. The Tennessee Walking Horse is the only horse
that is versatile enough to do ALL that, but they need to be registered first, and the new horses
that don’t “make” for one thing can go to another discipline and sell at a better price point
because they are already registered. It is a worthy investment up front and pays off in the end.

The staff at our office is very busy this time of year, and as business demands increase, we
appreciate your patience with us. Do not lower your expectations of our service though, keep
us on our customer service toes and we endeavor to make your experience with TWHBEA a
positive one.

The Celebration is upon us now, and we anticipate a wonderful time conducting the 80th
National Futurity for the Tennessee Walking Horse Breeders’ and Exhibitors’ Association and
watching the hundreds of horses and exhibitors compete for the honors of World Champion and
World Grand Champion. It’s going to be an exciting time, to be sure. Please stop by our office,
say hello to us and shop the wonderful merchandise at our satellite office on the Celebration
grounds.

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“Continuing to support this great industry day after day,
year after year, decade after decade.”

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4TH OF JULY

4TH OF JULY

Middle Tennessee celebrates Independence Day painting, there was something for everyone.
with three great shows. Starting on the 4th of July With a total of 43 classes, 9 classes started the show at 4
with the Christmas In July Horse Show, which ran
Wednesday and Thursday at the Bedford County Ag Center p.m. with Laura Brandon serving as judge. Jamie Hankins
in Shelbyville, Tennessee. This show had 420 entries, an was the judge for the session that started at 6 p.m. with a
increase over last year’s 359.Proceeds from this show helps total of 316 entries.
purchase gifts through the Angel Tree Program. Judging
this event were Chris Bobo, Derek Bonner and Mike Hilley. A Bruce Pearl added another top title, 35th Annual
Money Tree Classic Grand Champion, with John Allan
Master’s Razzel and Jazz and Herbert Derickson took top Callaway for owner Lisa Baum.
honors winning the Christmas In July Walking Horse Stake
Championship with a unanimous decision, for owners The Congratulations to the Ladies Auxiliary and all the
Alan Riddley family. Reserve went to Jose Cold Chills and winners on a great show.
John Allan Callaway for owners LaRue and Ann McWaters.
Saturday, July 7th, the first Saturday of July is always the
Friday, July 6th was the 35th Annual Money Tree Classic Woodbury Lions Club Horse Show, this year marking the
held at Champions Arena on the Celebration Grounds. This 80th annual show. Marking the cards for this year’s event
show is hosted by the Walking Horse Trainers’ Association was Ronnie Vincent.
Auxiliary. The ladies had lots of extra events, a horseshoe
hunting game around the city of Shelbyville, leading up I’m Mayhem and Rodney Dick claimed the 2018
to the event, door prizes given during the show, and face Woodbury Lions Club Horse Show Grand Champion title
for owner Jo Ann Dowell.

Congratulations to all the winners on a great 4th of July
weekend.

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4TH OF JULY
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4TH OF JULY

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4TH OF JULY
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WGC & 4xWC

Dirty Sexy Money

& Carol Missildine

Christmas In July
Amateur Park Pleasure Champion unanimously

Owned by: Carol Missildine & Russell Enterprises
Smithfield NC

2xWC

I Walk The Walk

& Carol Missildine

Christmas In July
Park Pleasure Four & Under Amateur Specialty Champion

Unanimously

Owned by: Carol Missildine & Russell Enterprises
Smithfield NC

Deal Me Aces

& Carol Missildine

Amateur Specialty WGC Centenders

Owned by: Carol Missildine & Russell Enterprises
Smithfield NC

The Iron Door

& Tyler Baucom

Marshall County Grand Champion

Owned by: Carol Missildine & Russell Enterprises
Smithfield NC

POTOMAC FEVER

TWHBEA – HQ

Lewisburg, TN

Potomac Horse Fever Case Confirmed in Tennessee

The State Veterinarian is advising all horse owners to be alert as Potomac horse fever has
been confirmed in a horse in Davidson County, Tenn.
Freshwater snails and aquatic insects are sources of the bacteria that causes Potomac
horse fever. Horses may be exposed when drinking from creeks or rivers, and can then
suffer from colic, fever, and diarrhea. Potomac horse fever has not been found to directly
transmit from horse to horse.
Another potentially deadly disease, strangles, was confirmed in four horses at a private
facility in Shelby County last month. This disease is a contagious upper respiratory tract
infection that causes lymph nodes to swell around the head and neck, possibly leading to
coughing, difficulty swallowing, airway obstruction, or death. Other symptoms can include
nasal discharge, fever, and depression. According to the veterinarian treating the Shelby
County horses, all are improving and are under voluntary quarantine until they fully
recover.
Neither strangles nor Potomac horse fever are a threat to human health.
“Potomac horse fever and strangles are serious infections, and if you notice any signs
of illness in your horses, you should contact your veterinarian immediately,” State
Veterinarian Dr. Charles Hatcher said. “With these confirmed cases in Tennessee, we
urge horse owners to be sure their horses are protected by using best management
practices, which includes consulting with your local veterinarian for appropriate
vaccination needs and schedules.”
Dr. Hatcher also suggests the following recommendations for horse owners to prevent
disease:
• Regularly disinfect stalls, water buckets, feed troughs, and other equipment
• Eliminate standing water sources where disease-carrying insects may gather and breed
• Avoid co-mingling your horses with other, unfamiliar horses
The State Veterinarian and the staff at the Tennessee Department of Agriculture’s C. E.
Kord Animal Health Diagnostic Laboratory are strongly committed to supporting horse
health. The laboratory offers veterinarians advanced testing to confirm several equine
diseases, including influenza, leptospirosis, salmonellosis, clostridiosis, herpesvirus, West
Nile virus, and equine protozoal myeloencephalitis. For more information, contact your
local veterinarian or the State Veterinarian’s office at 615-837-5120.
(2018. TN Department of Agriculture. www.tn.gov/content/tn/agriculture/rural-routes-
issues/rural-routes---aug--18.html#Two)

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DESTINATION

Middle Tennessee Destinations

If you’re coming to Middle
Tennessee for the National
Celebration here are just a few
things our great state has to offer
for entertainment for sight-seeing!

Country Music Hall of Fame
The Country Music Hall of Fame
located in Nashville Tennessee in the
city’s famous Music Row. The Country
Music Hall of Fame has many exciting
exhibits dedicated to the preservation
and interpretation of country music
and his long history. The Country
Music Hall of fame is open Monday –
Sunday 9 am till 5 pm and located at
222 5th Ave S. Nashville, TN 37203.

Stones River National Cemetery The Parthenon
Stones River National Cemetery is one of the main parts On your visit to Middle Tennessee, you can’t leave out one
of the Tennessee Civil War Trails Program, located right in of the unique attractions we have to offer, The Parthenon.
the middle of Murfreesboro, TN. In 1865 Chaplin William The Parthenon has located in Centennial Park just a short
Earnshaw, the first Superintendent of Stones River National walk from Downtown Nashville. It is a life-size replica of the
Cemetery began locating and reburying Union soldiers original Parthenon in Athens, Greece. The Parthenon was
from the battlefield, Murfreesboro, and the surrounding built in 1897 to commemorate the state’s anniversary. The
area. Today more than 6,100 Union soldiers are buried in Parthenon was designed by Confederate veteran William
the Stones River National Cemetery. Take your family and Crawford and never fails to impress with its vast dimensions
enjoy a day of nature and history! The Stones River National and beauty both inside and out. The Parthenon also serves
Cemetery is open Monday – Sunday 8 am till 5 pm, and the as Nashville’s art museum and contains 63 paints by 19th
park grounds are open from sunrise to sunset all year round. and 20th century American artist. The Parthenon is open
Tuesday – Saturday, 9 am till 4:30 pm. and Sunday, 12:30
pm till 4:30 pm.

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DESTINATION

Jack Daniel’s Distillery Short Mountain Distillery
Another local favorite is the world-famous Jack Daniel’s Located in the heart of Middle Tennessee Short Mountain
Distillery located in the heart of downtown Lynchburg Distillery is a craft, small-batch Distillery. Located on a 400
Tennessee. Although Lynchburg is a dry city, there is always acre farm Short Mountain Distillery is making moonshine
a tasting tour being held at the local Jack Daniel’s Distillery.
You can stop in for lunch at Miss Mary Bobo’s and then
head on over and take the tour. Open Monday through
Saturday Miss Mary Bobo’s is guaranteed to satisfy
your home style food cravings! The Jack Daniel’s Distillery

and bourbon with more than 100 combine years of
moonshining experience. They offer tours Thursday
– Sunday and also offer cocktail classes on Friday and
Saturday. There is also the Stillhouse Venue, located on
the farm, offering a full menu featuring fresh, free range,
mash feed beef, local harvest, and seasonal garnishments all
grown in Cannon County, Tennessee. So, go have a meal
enjoy the tour and also enjoy the beautiful drive through the
hills of Woodbury, Tennessee!

tours are offered daily between 9 am and 4:30 pm at 133
Lynchburg Hwy, Lynchburg, Tennessee 37352.

Arrington Vineyards
Located 25 minutes south of Nashville in beautiful
Williamson County Tennessee is a local vineyard that has
exploded into “grapeness”! Arrington Vineyards is a place
you can visit for a picnic and tasting some award winning
wines. Arrington Vineyards is owned by country music artist
Kix Brooks, winemaker Kip Summers, and entrepreneur
John Russell. There are no restaurants on the vineyard, but
you are welcome to bring a picnic and they also offer for sale
gourmet chocolates, cheese, crackers and sausage.

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TWHBEA HISTORY

A Brief History of the
Tennessee Walking Horse Breeders’ and Exhibitors’ Association

Besides the breed’s natural talents and outstanding Gazette and had notices printed to the effect that a public
disposition, the success of the Tennessee Walking meeting would be held in May 1935, for the purpose of
Horse is the result of careful organization and organization of a breed association. These notices were
strong leadership. In 1935, in the small Tennessee town of sent throughout the state and into other states. The result
Lewisburg, where it is still based today in modern, spacious was that there was a splendid outpouring of fanciers of the
headquarters, the Tennessee Walking Horse Breeders’ Walking Horse and an organization was perfected on that
Association of America was founded to provide the date. It was decided at that meeting that the home of the
organization and leadership the breed needed to thrive. breed would be in Lewisburg and in conforming to such
a program, a state charter was granted for the Tennessee
Former Tennessee Governor Jim Nance McCord of Walking Horse Breeders’ Association of America in
Lewisburg told how the Breeders’ Association began and Lewisburg.”
grew in an article published in the 1953 edition of the
Blue Ribbon. He explained, “One day by chance the writer As stated in its Constitution, the purpose of the new
(McCord) and Mr. Burt Hunter, an admirer and breeder Association was to “...collect, record, and preserve the
of this horse, met on a corner of the Public Square in pedigrees of the strain of horses known as the Tennessee
Lewisburg, and reached the conclusion that something Walking Horse, wherever located; and the publication of a
should be done about organizing a breed association and the Register or Stud Book in such form as shall be adopted by
time was then. They walked into the office of the Marshall the Association, and sale of the strain of horses known as

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Tennessee Walking Horses, as may be deemed advisable.” TWHBEA HISTORY
Clyde Westbrook, of Mississippi, is generally credited with
giving the breed, and thus the Association, its official name. popular breeds in the nation.
Throughout the course of the Association’s history,
One of the first tasks that faced the new Association was
the selection of Foundation Stock. These horses would several milestones have been reached. In 1950, the United
provide the underpinnings from which the new breed would States Department of Agriculture recognized the Tennessee
grow. After many months of searching out pedigrees, the Walking Horse as a distinctive breed. In 1969, the
founders of the Breeders’ Association selected 115 animals Association relocated from the Public Square in Lewisburg
as Foundation Stock. Included in the bloodlines of these to its current headquarters building. In recognition of its
animals were representatives of every great breed in America expanding mission, the organization’s name was changed
and many of the outstanding individual horses the country to the Tennessee Walking Horse Breeders’ and Exhibitors’
had produced to that time. Association (TWHBEA) in 1974. Recognizing that the
Tennessee Walking Horse is one of the most versatile
With the foundation established, the Breeders’ Association breeds in existence, the Association established its Versatility
set out to promote the breed nationally and internationally. Program in 1977. In 2010, the Tennessee Walking Horse
While breeders were initially slow to register their horses, the Breeders’ and Exhibitors’ Association will celebrated 75
pace picked up rapidly as they came to realize the benefits of years of growth and prosperity.
the Association’s marketing efforts. The breed has grown in
popularity ever since. The TWHBEA protects the investment of Tennessee
Walking Horse owners by maintaining the breed registry.
The first year 208 horses were registered with the An executive board, selected from the directors representing
Association. By the end of the 20th century, the number members in all 50 states and several foreign countries,
had increased to approximately 300,000 and the Tennessee plays the key role in establishing policies. Most importantly,
Walking Horse was firmly entrenched as one of the most TWHBEA does everything possible to inform the public of
the fine qualities of the Tennessee Walking Horse.

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TWENTY YEARS AGO. . . IN THE VOICE.

Memory 1The August Voice featured this well
Lane
known stallion on the cover. He was
The August one of the most talked about two-year-
1998 edition old’s in ‘98. Can you name this horse
of the Voice
featured articles and rider?
on Equitana USA,
Hallelujah’s Sunset 3This was a dynamite of a team in the 2This golden stallion was a five time
Magic, 1998
Scholarship Winners, amateur competition. Can you name world champion and was reloaded and
TWH Champion in the horse and rider? ready for another shot at the world
NATRAC, Wisconsin title. Can you name the horse and
Heyday, Neonatal rider?
Isoerythrolysis: A
Breeders’ Forum, 4This two-time world champion hoped
Conquering Mildew,
Surviving Parentage the magic could make it number three.
Verification, and Can you name this horse and rider?
Open Houses –
Coast to Coast.

1Jose Jose and
Chad Way

2Trip My Trigger
and Sue Ann
Dowell

3Generators
Dynamite and
Sherri Pollack

4Pushover’s Magic
Lady and Bill
Bilbry

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PARASITES

PARASITES

Summer is in full swing; foals are being born daily and For example if you have a program for your adult horses
the show season is booming! With that being said, that worms in January, March, May, July, September,
one of the biggest problems horse owners are facing and November you use a Oxibendazole in January then
this time of the year are the parasites. From horse flies to in March you will use a Pyrantal pamoate. Oxibendazole
tapeworms, no one likes these pesky creatures and even will take care of a Habronemas, Ascarids, Strongles,
fewer know an exact prevention method that works. For threadworms and pinworms, but they will not help with
starters where there are horses there will be parasites it is bots, tape or lungworms. Pyrantal Pamoate will help with
just a fact we have to live with. The things we can do to all of the above and also Tapeworms. In July you will want
help ourselves and our horses are simple though. One of the to use Avermectin as these will help with all the internal
keys to a good parasite prevention program is a worming parasites besides tapeworms and will also take care of any
schedule these need to be started at birth and carried on bot problems that occur in the summer. The foal regimen is
throughout the life of the horse. Once you have a regimen similar in the product schedule but begins at two months old
in place it will be as simple as going to pick up the tube you and continues every two months through the foals first year.
have designated for the month in local farm supply store. Another huge control factor is cleanliness. Be sure to keep
Knowing which wormers work for which type of parasites aoverstocked and over grazed pastures, harrow dry pastures
is also key, I know walking into your farm supply store and in the summer, and deworm any new arrivals to your farm
staring at the wall of options can seem dauting, but once with ivermectin and quarantine for three weeks before
you are past the brands and simply looking at the main introduction to your established herd. External parasites
ingredient your decision will be simple. A good deworming are also a big problem not only in the summer like is the
program treats for a different combination of parasites each common assumption but year-round. Flies, mites, ticks,
worming and not treating with the same ingredient in a row. lice, gnats and mosquitoes are common external parasites

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PARASITES

that can irritate and even harm your are of “particular” importance as they carry and transmit
horse. Many of these parasites present Eastern, Western, and Venezuelan equine encephalomyelitis
multiple risk as they are biting and and West Nile virus. Mosquitos lay their eggs directly on
carry many blood-born infections standing water, so the key is to manage any standing water,
and disease. A large infestation can also keeping water troughs cleaned and emptied and
also lead to enough irritation to cause refilled every couple of days is crucial. You can also buy
skin dermatitis, failure to thrive and products that are safe for livestock and fish to put in troughs
even anemia in severe cases. There or ponds that contain chemical or biological components
are many different types of flies from that act as larvicides and control mosquito breeding
your common house or face fly that grounds. Insecticides and repellents that are recommend
feed on the secretions of the eyes for horses in addition to oral deworming that can be used
and nose to the horse fly which bites to kill lice, mites, and ticks are Pyrethrin, Pyrethroids,
and feeds on the blood of the animal Organophosphate, Insect Growth Regulators (IGRs),
leaving openings for screwworm flies Synergist (piperonyl butoxide & MGK 264, and repellents
to deposit their eggs into these wounds (Butoxypolypropylene glycol, dipropylisochinchimeronate).
leading to maggots developing in the I know these names are long and hard to pronounce just
wounds. Cleanliness and prevention remember when you are in your supply store look past the
are keys to fly problems. Keeping stalls labels and only at the active ingredients. No program can
and pastures cleaning using fly sprays, give 100% fly and pest control, but good manure control
mask, and sheets to help protect your and a combination of treatments and controls can greatly
horse. Also looking over your horse reduce they fly population at your barn. Parasite control
a few times a week to be sure they can also be discussed with your veterinarian who can help
have no open wounds or bites. If you tailor a more specific regimen for your horses based on
there are any open wounds or types your geographical area and farm location. Parasite control
of trauma these need to have a coumaphos spray or cream can seem like a process, but once you have your rotational
applied to the area until they completely heal. Mosquitoes deworming schedule and other external parasite controls in
place it will be nothing more than normal barn routine!

Kate Georgeson
(2008. Horse Owner’s Veterinary Handbook.
Thomas Gore, DVM; Paula Gore, MT ASCP BB;
James M. Giffin, MD. Pp41-67)

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