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Here again, we have converted to a minimalistic approach. Rather than just administering rotational de-wormers, we have a de-worming practice whereby we consider the fecal load on the farm. Fecal egg counts and identification of egg shedding horses can reduce the pasture contamination for our entire herd. We can then treat our horses, as they need to be treated, and reduce the possibility of resistance. This of course excludes botfly treatment, that we do every April. As long as there are botflies there is a need. But even here prevention is the key. We remove the eggs when we see them, and keep the horses doused in Bugg-Z our Natural Repellent. We cannot get them all, but we are trying. If you are interested in a rotational de-worming approach, we have put together a schedule we feel offers a broad-spectrum rotation and have included links to ValleyVet Supply for you.
Rotational De-Worming Schedule
- Do our horses always behave perfectly? Nope, but usually.
- Do our horses always stand still when asked? Nope, but usually.
- Do our horses always offer a great experience? Yep, even though it may not be what we had planned.
- Is there always something to learn? Yep, that is the only guarantee we offer each other.
- Do horses and humans have mutual responsibilities as partners? Yep, here they are according to Pat Parelli’s 8 Principals of Horse Training as explained by Nita Jo Rush.
- Do we care if others don’t think we are firm enough with our horses or that they misbehave occasionally? Nope, we only hope that eventually they will come to appreciate what we have accomplished as partners.