Autumn Vaccine & Wellness Day...

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Dr. Herrmann is scheduled to administer the REQUIRED Flu/Rhino boosters and fecal worm count, plus any additional services you should desire, on Tuesday September 24, 2019 at 10:15 am. We have enclosed a current “price list” provided by Herrmann Veterinary Clinic and any billing or rate questions should be addressed to Herrmann Veterinarian Clinic directly at 317-313-8760.  Please be sure to update or set up your billing information with Dr. Herrmann prior to his scheduled visit!

If you have any intentions of traveling to shows or clinics be aware that most venues now require not only a current negative coggins (check yours for expiration) but a minimum of flu/rhino vaccine proof.  Plan accordingly to save yourself a special trip fee!

Happy Autumn everyone!

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Spring/Summer Reminders...

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Hard to believe summer is only three weeks away and we’ve definitely had some reminders recently that it’s coming… Hot humid days combined with the never end spring rains has created havoc for our equines with bug bites galore and rain rot taking a hold overnight, literally! Prevention appears to be the best protocol, unfortunately not everyone has been able to ward it off. Enter: Apple Cider Vinegar. EVERYONE is encouraged to bring out a gallon of Apple Cider Vinegar for their horse, the cost is minimal but the prevention PRICELESS! Not to mention it helps with flies and other biting pests.

After today the temperatures are supposed to drop again but nonetheless it’s almost time to break out the stall fans/mounts. Please be reminded that stall fans will double our utility bill and will therefore be billed for ELECTRICAL USAGE at $10 per fan per month. “Fly sheeting” is optional, if you want us to put on/take off sheets every day with turn out please provide sheet and add $20 per horse per month.

We finally managed to get back on the DDS calendar, his next travels through Indiana will be June 11 or 12. We will keep you informed as details are made available to us, so stay tuned :)

Last but not least we just received word from the local CWD rep that long term financing for their saddles is now made available in select markets and Indiana is one of the initial lucky candidates. So anyone wanting to purchase a CWD and was unable to do so in the past you might give them another look! And for an added bonus: As of today Sport Horse will fill your conditioner containers (a.k.a. “liquid gold) that came with your CWD saddle purchase for $25 or you can buy them directly from CWD for $30. Happy conditioning everyone!

Spring Wellness Update...

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As many of you may be aware, recently flu/rhino outbreaks have been on the rise. While there is no certainty of completely eradicating this scenario even through the best biosecurity measures, it does appear that the hardest hit cases are those that have not been immunized. With spring looming just around the corner, show and clinic season is about to commence full steam ahead. We want to remind everyone of the Sport Horse immunization protocol:

AT A MININUM ALL HORSES WILL RECEIVE A FLU/RHINO VACCINE,  ANNUAL STRANGLES VACCINE AND A FECAL WORM COUNT because these are all transmitted from horse to horse and are HIGHLY contagious. And while we realize worms are not contagious, they are passed between horses through sharing pastures . Strongly suggested but voluntary vaccines include:  EEV, EHV, Tetanus, Potomac Horse Fever, West Nile, Rabies.

If you have any intentions of traveling to shows or clinics be aware that most venues now require not only a current negative coggins (check yours for expiration) but a minimum of flu/rhino vaccine proof.  Plan accordingly to save yourself a special trip fee!

Dr. Herrmann is scheduled to administer all REQUIRED SERVICES as stated above, plus any additional services you should desire, on Tuesday March 26, 2019 at 10:30 am. We have enclosed a current “price list” provided by Herrmann Veterinary Clinic and any billing or rate questions should be addressed to Herrmann Veterinarian Clinic directly at 317-313-8760.  Please be sure to update or set up your billing information with Dr. Herrmann prior to his scheduled visit!   Happy Spring everyone!

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SHi Equine Wellness Update...

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Dr. Herrmann will be at Sport Horse tomorrow Tuesday, October 9th at 13:30 for the required quarterly flu/rhino booster.  We apologize for the late notice and if anyone is in need of any additional services email SHiEvents@me.com ASAP. Please contact Dr. Herrmann’s office at (317) 313-8760 with any billing updates (if any) prior to his visit.  Thank you :)

Smelting??? Already?!

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Summer officially JUST started and we've been smelting quite a bit already, not sure what that means for the rest of the season but assuming it's going to continue we are preparing for the next heat wave...

With the lack of ventilation of the individual stalls in the main barn, Sport Horse has ordered stall fan mounts this week (they retail for $34.99 plus $5 for S&H).  All stall fans will be mounted utilizing these bracket, absolutely no bailing twine or bungie mounting.  The cost for these brackets will be added to your July board along with an monthly electrical surcharge of $10 per horse for the months the stall fans will be utilized.   Please provide a box fan at your earliest opportunity in anticipation of temperatures rising again by middle of this coming week.

Remember to keep yourself and your horse well hydrated as much as possible!   Water bucket dumping and refilling anytime you're out enjoying the company of your horse is encouraged!   Happy sweating y'all and see you at the barn :)

The whirlwind that was the SHi Schooling Show...

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As most of you are aware, it was a crazy few weeks preparing for the recently hosted IHJA show that included the ever aggressive task of building an entire new course of jumps.  Not an easy task when you're talking about keeping up with Brian's creativity and imagination!  But, with long hours and great help from family, friends and team Sport Horse we managed to pull it off AND make it look good!  A HUGE "shout out" to Andrea for providing $1600 worth of fake flowers to decorate every single jump!  Ummmm, yap that's not a misprint...  Bearing THAT in mind along with the realization that everyone utilizes the jumps by lessoning and schooling their horses we are asking the entire Sport Horse Team to reimburse Andrea $50-$100 to help offset this huge endeavor!  Enjoy the picture show and see y'all in the ring :)

Upcoming Summer Horse Shows...

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With summer in full swing (well, per the temperatures anyway) so is the horse show schedule...  Wild Air is coming up this weekend and those stall counts will have to be confirmed by Thursday.  

The long awaited Robert Murphy Stable Horse Show at the Kentucky Horse Park July 5-8 is next, stall reservations will be mailed out by next Monday, June 18th to ensure our participation spots.  If you would like us to include your reservation please leave your check for the $190 stall fee made payable to RMS Horse Show in the SHi payment box by Sunday, June 17th.

August will be the next venue with the Annual IHJA Show the 2-5 and Brave Horse may be ending the show schedule before school starts again with either the week of the 23-26 or the 30th through September 2nd (to be determined by popular vote).

Happy showing everyone :)

Spring has finally sprung...

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Well, it appears we've made it through another winter and dare we assume it's done snowing???  Let's not poke THAT bear but, plans are made to move on and patiently wait for the temps to rise...

So...  Spring cleaning is in full swing and let's assume we are done with winter blankets?  Please pick them up, wash them and if you'd like to store them here provide a heavy duty plastic tub clearly marked with your name that will be housed in the old barn for storage.  We do still have the occasional critter trying to move in so a heavy duty tub is recommended, the cheap plastic ones break easily and the bags deteriorate with extreme temperatures.

And speaking of cleaning, Jacqueline has purchased a bucket of liquid gold and for any Sport Horse boarder wanting to replenish their little CWD conditioner container will do so for $20.  Thank you Jaqueline :)

And lastly, the Equine DDS will be at Sport Horse for spring cleaning :) and floating, Friday May 11th.  Unless major issues arise during the routine float, his services are $240 per horse payable prior to his departure.  We cannot stress the importance of yearly floats by a qualified individual and if you have the opportunity to come watch, it is worth every minute of your time, not to mention money!  To be included in this visit, please drop a check made to Hippologic for $240 in the SHi payment box by Sunday, May 6th.

Happy spring cleaning everyone and we'll see you at the barn!

Liquid Gold...

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SHi Equine Wellness Update...

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With spring looming just around the corner, Dr. Herrmann is scheduled to visit Sport Horse Thursday, April 29th at 15:00 for all spring vaccinations and worming compliance.

AT A MININUM ALL HORSES WILL RECEIVE A FLU/RHINO VACCINE,  ANNUAL STRANGLES VACCINE AND A FECAL WORM COUNT (Suggested but voluntary vaccines include:  EEV, EHV, Tetanus, Potomac Horse Fever, West Nile, Rabies).

If you have any intentions of traveling to shows or clinics be aware that most venues now require not only a current negative coggins (check yours for expiration) but a minimum of flu/rhino vaccine proof.  Plan accordingly to save yourself a special trip fee!

Any billing or rate questions should be addressed to Herrmann Veterinarian Clinic directly at 317-313-8760.  Please be sure to update or set up your billing information with Dr. Herrmann prior to his scheduled visit!   Happy Spring everyone!

Exciting barn build update...

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The Old Barn Tack Room is finally done!!!  Well, not completely but it's up and running waiting for some final touches...  But in the meantime, it's home to our tack and houses other amenities for rider comfort!  A couple of simple but vital rules apply for usage, CLEAN UP AFTER YOURSELF and DO NOT BRING/STORE/HANG ANY SADDLE PADS OF ANY KIND INTO THIS SACRED free of saddle pads AREA!  Enjoy :)

Fall Vaccination Day...

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Dr. Herrmann will be at SHi Tuesday, October 17th 2017 to complete the required fall flu/rhino booster and fecals.   Optional services are available to be included at that time, please make us aware of your requests (if any) by Monday, October 9th.

If you are planning to haul off the property to use a different veterinarian please provide proof of such services having been completed by Sunday, October 15th or your horse will be included in the required October 17th vaccination day.  Thank you.