Veterinarian Articles On Gusty Wind Acres website

These brief articles are not written by a vet. They document various interesting procedures or cases that are related to the horses that reside here. Please enjoy and comment if you would like more information.

Small article about moon blindness and a photo of an eye ultrasound that shows a cataract

Article about shock wave therapy and its application to hock arthritis

Ultrasound of a horse eye showing a cataract

One of the horses at Gusty Wind Acres Riding School has a condition called uveitis which is more commonly called "moon blindness". Uveitis is an inflammation of the uveall tract of the eye. The problem is that it tends to flare up repeatedly through out a horse's life and it can ultimately cause the retina of the eye to detach and complete blindness to occur. A horse who has this condition is very sensitive to light especially sunlight. The Ultraviolet Rays in the sunlight can cause "flare ups". So horses with this condition should either be kept out of the sunlight or should wear special fly masks (Guardian Fly Masks) that have circles that protect the eye from rubbing and provide ultraviolet light protection. They are available at www.horseflymask.com. Bute is commonly given to prevent the inflammation in the eye.



Horses with Uveitis are prone to cataracts. This horse has 1 cataract in each eye. This photo was taken at the Fox Run Equine Center where Dr. Burks did an ultrasound of her eye. If you click on the photo you can see where the cataract is. This photo is of the ultrasound as it was shown on the screen of the ultrasound machine. This article is purely for educational use and was not written by a vet. Please do not depend on it for decision making purposes, but consult your vet if your horse is having eye problems. Thanks to the horse owner for allowing this photo to be taken.

My first pony! Chocolate-Chocky!

Results of the 2009 Gusty Wind Acres Hunter Series

These are the trophies that were handed out to the year end winners. Also prizes like saddle pads, girths, calenders and horse treats were given. Three trophies were awarded for each division. Participation award trophies were also given.

Beginning Rider Champion Year End Award Stacy Krusper
Reserve Champion Addison Chiccio
Third Overall Alyssa Anderson

Beginning Horse
Champion Year End Abigail Walters
Reserve - Alyssa Anderson
There was a tie for third
Sarah West
Lexie Koziak

Introductory Hunter
Champion Year End Abigail Walters
Reserve Year End Melissa Knox

Hopeful Hunter
Champion Year End Rachel Bredel
Reserve Abigail Walters

Special Hunter
Champion Year End Kathleen Posteraro
Reserve Michelle Platek
Third Charlotte Schott

Congratulations everyone! It was a great season!!!!!

Below you can see the costume class participants.

African Predator & Prey-Sarah is on the prowl in the corral hear her growl!!!! Sarah Nordby & Romping Reo.

City of Champions-Here comes Jasmine painting the town in her black and gold colors. She is a true fan in the city of Champions. GO STEELERS! Courtney Poholsky and "All that Jazz".

Alexander Chiccio & Mr. Nibbles

Abbie Walters and Cincinnati jumping in Hopeful Hunter

It was a great summer season! Hope to see everyone in the 2010 series!