Please bring any problems you note to Joanie's or an officer's attention. It may be nothing, or it
can be serious. It is best to be safe than sorry. Please remember that these are special needs horses, and require
extra care and attention. Before you attempt to doctor the horse, make sure you know what you are doing. It is
best to have someone demonstate the correct way of performing a procedure rather than attempting to do it on
your own.
Some of our horses need to be treated with DMSO. Horses requiring treatment are listed in the medical
records book in the feedroom. Before attempting to apply DMSO for the first time, have an experienced member show you
the correct procedure.
Sheath cleaning should be done as needed, with a minimum of twice a year. Please do not attempt to
do this on your own. You will usually need a partner to keep the horse occupied. Do not sheath clean if
you have long fingernails. This procedure should be done with great care and allow yourself enough time to do
it correctly. If you have never sheath cleaned before, have an experienced member demonstate the correct way to do this.
Please make a notation in the record book located in the tack room that you have sheath cleaned.
