Equine rabies is a fatal disease. If a horse contracts rabies there is no second chance, and each year we are reminded of its impact. Two horses have died from rabies just since the end of July.[1] Neither was vaccinated. With fewer than 100 cases of rabies reported in horses, donkeys and burros every year, it’s easy to disregard the disease. But while the incidence of equine rabies in the United States is low, the fatality rate is high – 100 percent. Furthermore, there is always the significant and serious potential for any infected animal to transmit the disease to humans. That’s why rabies vaccination is considered a core vaccine recommended by the American Association of Equine Practitioners – every horse should be vaccinated, every year.[2] Rabies in horses What is rabies? Rabies is a virus that causes a neurological disease that can affect all mammals. When an animal is bitten, the virus migrates to the brain where it causes inflammation, known as encephalitis. It is rapidly progressive and invariably fatal. The incubation period – the time between the virus’ entry into the body and the onset of clinical signs – averages 2 to 9 weeks, but may be as long as 15 months. Veterinarians often state that rabies can look like anything. While some horses exhibit intermittent or continuous signs of aggression, most infected horses are depressed or stuporous. Some may become anorexic and refuse to drink, while others will continue to eat and drink until shortly before death. Obscure lameness and incoordination are relatively common early signs of rabies. Be extremely cautious and call your veterinarian immediately if your horse has any of the following signs:Incoordination (ataxia) Urinary incontinence Poor performance Difficulty swallowing Lameness Colic Bizarre behavior ranging from stupor to aggression and self-mutilation Abnormal vocalization ParalysisThere is no definitive test to diagnose rabies in a live animal. A rabies diagnosis is often made only after death during postmortem examination of the brain. Rabies generally progresses quickly, so if undiagnosed neurological signs have not rapidly progressed within the first five days, rabies is most likely not the cause. Risk factors We see an increased incidence of rabies infections in horses and other livestock in the late summer and fall when wildlife populations peak. Horses contract rabies through the bite of an infected (rabid) animal, such as a raccoon, fox, skunk or bat. A horse’s curiosity can get the best of him, with bites typically occurring on the horse’s face and muzzle or lower limbs. Most exposures aren’t noticed and most bite wounds aren’t found. Since wildlife may enter barns (especially at night), both horses in stalls and those on pasture are at risk of exposure. Due to the serious threat for human exposure when handling a horse with rabies, any suspected case of equine rabies should be handled as if it were positive until proven otherwise. You may become infected with the rabies virus through contact with saliva or brain/nervous system tissue from a rabid animal. Individuals who have been in contact with a horse since the onset of clinical signs should immediately consult with their physician regarding medical treatment. Prevention is critical Few diseases are more feared than rabies, and for good reason. One of the scariest things about the disease is that it is one of the hardest to recognize in horses. And while the odds are low your horse will get rabies, the odds are virtually zero that he will recover if he contracts the disease. The importance of vaccination of companion animals, including horses, against rabies cannot be overemphasized. Fortunately, safe and highly effective vaccines are available, including EquiRab®, the only rabies vaccine designed, developed and labeled specifically for horses. Talk to your veterinarian today to ensure your horse is up-to-date on rabies vaccination. For more information, visit www.getvaccinatingright.com. [1] Equine Disease Communication Center (equinediseasecc.org) [2] AAEP Core Vaccination Guidelines (www.aaep.org) Copyright © 2017 Intervet Inc., d/b/a Merck Animal Health, a subsidiary of Merck & Co., Inc. This article was originaly publish in: https://www.equisearch.com/articles/rabies-in-horses To know more about equine world go to: https://gustavomirabalcastro.online/english/ TAGS: HealthRabiesRiskVaccinevaccines

The role of the horse in the movie Secretariat Secretariat is a film produced by Walt Disney Pictures and based on the history of the horse of the same name. The horse was champion and winner of the United States Triple Crown in 1973. The film premiered on October 8, 2010 in the United States and on February 18, 2011 in Spain. It was starring Diane Lane and John Malkovich. In turn directed by Randall Wallace. Secretariat Movie Secretariat – The Movie Synopsis of “Secretariat” Penny Chenery was a housewife. But his life changed when his father fell ill and decided to work in his father’s stables, in Meadow Stables, Virginia, United States, while he was recovering. From then on, Penny became very interested in the world of horse racing and entered it. Without thinking that with this, she would achieve a great professional achievement. This success is achieved with the help of veteran horse trainer Lucien Laurin and thanks to the speed of the horse Secretariat. It is worth noting that Penny will become the first woman to win the Triple Crown. Something that, in addition, has the added merit of winning the prize in a totally macho society dominated by men. Watch this video on YouTube Critics to the movie According to the website Metacritic obtained positive reviews, with 61%, based on 36 comments of which 21 are positive. On the other hand, it raised around 59 million dollars in the United States. On the other hand, if the international collections are added, the figure reaches 60 million. It should be noted that the budget invested in the production was approximately 35 million. Secretariat is one of Gustavo Mirabal’s favorite films. Likewise it is one of the most recommended films for horse fanatics Recording locations Secretariat was recorded between the states of Louisiana and Kentucky (United States), highlighting the populations of Opelousas, Lafayette or Evangeline Downs. The start and end dates of the filming are unknown. Movie message The film sends the audience a message of perseverance and struggle. Secretariat tells us that opportunities are where we least expect it even in those places that we do not want to be and that adverse circumstances place us. It also sends us a message of gender equality where it does not matter if you are a man or a woman, the only thing that matters is the effort and the heart that one puts in the achievement of his objectives. In a world dominated by men Penny Chenery, a housewife, conquered her greatest victory. Sources consulted https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Secretariat http://www.gustavomirabal.es/arte/el-caballo-en-secretariat/ www.gustavomirabal.es/arte/el-caballo-en-la-pelicula-hidalgo/ TAGS: #secreatariat#Secretariatmovies

Gustavo Mirabal Everybody ask themselves ¿Who is Gustavo Mirabal Castro? Today we tell you about his life and experience Gustavo Mirabal Castro is a lawyer and a passionate rider. Since his childhood has a close relationship with the horses Gustavo Mirabal Castro, a dreamer At 9 year old, Gustavo Mirabal Castro had visited some racecourses because his father, Gustavo Mirabal Bustillos, was “Instituto Nacional de Hipódromos” president (National Institute of Racecourses) Gustavo Mirabal Castro’s father has a eigthies winner horse owner (horse named Tropigold) influenced his son to enter to the equestrian world Time after, Gustavo Mirabal Castro grew up with a deep desire to become a jump rider and to have his own equestrian farm From his mind to reality Those child grew up and now Gustavo Mirabal Castro is a businessman, lawyer and amateur jump rider. Also he was owner of  equestrian training center G&C farm. Dream fulfilled.This equestrian center was a Paradise located in United States of America.G&C Farm had becomed to an international equestrian reference. G&C Farm was founded during the 2009 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) in Wellington and the enterprise quickly established a respected reputation within the horse sport community as a dedicated supporter of rider development After nearly a decade at the pinnacle of the show jumping industry, Venezuela’s Gustavo and María Carolina Mirabal have tipped their hats and retired their own G&C Farm in march of this year. Gustavo Mirabal Castro Lawyer Studies Gustavo Mirabal studied Law at the “Universidad Santa Maria” (USM) of Venezuela. He graduated with the title of Lawyer in the year 1988. After Graduated, He worked in recognized institutions such as: “Britanica de Seguros, C.A.”, “Seguros Horizonte, C.A.” and  “Banco Construcción” in Caracas, his hometown Later he founded his own law firm called Mirabal & Asociados, S.C. However, his true passion is riding. Gustavo Mirabal, María Carolina Mirabal and partners Riders trained at G & C Farm Through its history, G & C Farm achieved a good reputation in the world of equestrian sports. This organization worked with the Colombian Mark Bluman, as well as the Brazilians Nelson, Rodrigo and Helio Pessoa. This farm was also a champion in the exhibition races with the Venezuelans Luis Miguel Martínez, Gustavo Arroyo, Luis Fernando Larrazabal and Pablo Barrios. Especially the support of G & C farm to Pablo Barrios, led him to the top 25 in the world ranking. For the year 2015, Gustavo Mirabal established a partnership with the Spanish Olympic athlete Sergio Álvarez Moya. Gustavo Mirabal Castro is an emblematic figure in the equestrian world, especially in the United States and Spain. Mirabal and his wife María Carolina Chapellín de Mirabal have installed facilities with the best conditions for the practice and development of equestrian sport. Gustavo‘s passion has led him to have the vision of developing great competitors in equestrian sports. Gustavo Mirabal in competition Sources consulted http://www.worldofshowjumping.com/en/News/Gustavo-Mirabal-bids-a-grateful-farewell-to-G-C-Farm.html https://www.equnews.com/miscellaneous/gustavo-mirabal-en-gc-farm-go-separate-ways/ https://oxersport.com/es/comienza-el-csi-con-las-victorias-de-gustavo-mirabal-y-alexandra-crown-en-el-trofeo-inaugural/ https://sidelinesnews.com/blogs/showworld/tag/gustavo-mirabal https://www.fei.org/athlete/10064422/MIRABAL-Gustavo https://www.globalchampionstour.com/profiles/riders/5665/gustavo-mirabal/gallery/ https://www.gustavomirabal.es/equitacion/el-hipismo-en-venezuela-tiene-nombres/  http://www.anecdotashipicas.net/Criollos/Tropigold.htm  https://gustavomirabalcastro.online/2018/12/05/gustavo-mirabal-bids-a-grateful-farewell-to-gc-farm/

Big Jake es un caballo famoso por aparecer desde el 2012 en el libro de los Récord Guinness. Su historia se plasma en dicho Book porque con sus 2.10 metros de estatura está considerado como el caballo más alto del mundo. Sin embargo, años después se conoció que existe otro equino, de nombre Poe, que mide 3 metros.Big Jake History  Este hermoso y enorme equino criado en Poynette, estado de Wisconsin, USA, ha hecho historia. Al nacer su peso fue de 108 kilogramos, 23 kilos más que el peso promedio de un caballo de su misma raza al nacer. En la actualidad el peso de Big Jake es de 1179 kg. Alegre y cariñoso Pueda que estar frente a este caballo se sienta un poco de timidez, debido a su enorme tamaño. Sin embargo, quienes lo tienen cerca afirman que es un caballo alegre y cariñoso. Es del tipo de animales que le gusta compartir, jugar y llamar la atención. Lujos y comodidades Ser el caballo más alto del mundo tiene sus ventajas al tiempo que goza de ciertas comodidades. A diferencia de un compartimiento normal en el establo, 4×4 metros, Big Jake posee uno de 6×6 metros. La comodidad y el cuidado que demanda este animal es muy importante. Todos los días el caballo más alto del mundo consume 1.5 pacas de heno y 10 galones de granos de avena. Trabajador La fuerza física lo hace viable para servir como instrumento de transporte. Y es que Big Jake ayuda a recolectar dinero para la fundación de beneficencia Ronald McDonald y es uno de los caballos usados para transportar pasajeros en carruajes dentro de la granja donde vive. Jerry Gilbert, criador el caballo, cuenta que quienes ven por primera vez a este equino se asombran. Su gran tamaño resulta, a veces, impresionante, pero más allá de eso, estamos hablando de un animal noble, con una fuerza increíble y un carácter sereno.            Fuentes consultadas http://www.gustavomirabal.es/caballos/poe-el-caballo-mas-alto-del-mundo/  http://www.gustavomirabal.es https://www.elrunrun.net     TAGS: #9Nov#alto#altura#BigJakeCaballosGustavoMirabal

Secretariat la película favorita del jinete venezolano Gustavo Mirabal Castro. Tras una entrevista realizada se supo que esta cinta es la preferida del deportista criollo. Ésta cuenta la historia del caballo ganador de la Triple Corona de Estados Unidos.Secretariat la película El paso de Secretariat por el hipismo norteamericano dejó huella en grandes y chicos. Tan así que su historia fue inmoratalizada por una película de Disney que relata la historia del caballo y su dueña Penny Chenery, porque ambas historias son extraordinarias. Sus hazañas son tales que vendieron los derechos de reproducción. Dicha venta fue en 1973 por unos seis millones de dólares de los de entonces que a la presente fecha representarían unos 34,8 millones de dólares. “Me gusta la película SECRETARIAT, la historia del pura sangre de carrera americano que ganó la triple corona, la historia es fascinante”, expresó Mirabal durante una entrevista”. La historia Penny Chenery una ama de casa que al enfermarse su padre le toca asumir la dirección de la granja de su padre Meadow Farm y descubre el amor  por los caballo y sus carreras. La habilidad y conocimiento en asuntos ecuestres Christopher Chenery (dueño de Meadow Farm y padre de Penny Chenery) y su amigo Edgen Philips lograron que el padre de Secretariat fuera el semental Bold Ruller y de consiguieron que su madre fuera Somethingroyal, una yegua hija de Princequillo e Imperatrice, compitieron y destacaron en largas distancias. La carrera ecuestre de Secretariat fue intensa y fugaz. Secretariat nació en Meadow Farm a finales de marzo de 1970. Su carrera en el mundo de la competición ecuestre comenzó en  julio de 1972. Como potro dosañero, en la temporada de su debut, Secretariat ganó siete de las nueve carreras en las que participó. Esta hazaña le ganó el título de “Caballo del Año” y no sería la última hazaña. Ya como tresañero, en 1973 Secretariat sumó nueve victorias más, incluyendo la Triple Corona. En la misma semana de 1973 Secretariat fue portada de las prestigiosas revistas Time, Newsweek y Sport Ilustrated. “El Gran Rojo”, apodo de Secretariat. En su haber fue el protagonista al ganar en las tres grandes carreras de la temporada: Derby de Kentucky (Louisville), Preakness Stakes (Baltimore) y Belmont Stakes (Nueva York). Una película inspiradora Para Gustavo Mirabal, Secretariat es una película inspiradora sobre los sueños y el esfuerzo y la constancia para hacerlos realidad. Las cosas que deseamos a veces están a la vuelta de la esquina. Sólo debemos luchar un poquito más y las encontraremos.           Fuentes consultadas:  http://www.gustavomirabal.es http://www.terranea.es   TAGS: #5Nov#SecretariatGustavoMirabal