News from the "Swat-Team"

Last month I published an article about WNV and preventive measures to take in order to avoid infection.

The feedback from "The Green Equestrian -Community" was great and so was the input.

It makes me happy to see, that so many of you take interest in this blog and help to make it a unique resource for equestrians around the world by providing usefull information.

So here are the trophies for you :-))
Below I have listed some of the input from "Swat-Team-Members" and I hope this will be of help to our readers.

West Nile Virus - Join the "Swat-Team"

"Green" Tips for "Fighting the Bite"

WNV is a mosquito-borne infection that horses and humans can develop from the bite of an infected mosquito. Mosquitoes lay their eggs in standing water, which develop into thousands of mosquitoes in 7-10 days. Take the following simple steps to minimize the risk of disease in your horses. Controlling mosquito larvae is important because it limits the number of adult mosquitoes in the area. Adult female mosquitoes bite humans and animals and can spread diseases such as West Nile virus, malaria, and several types of encephalitis. By controlling mosquito larvae, you can lessen your chances of getting bit by mosquitoes that spread these diseases.

Hop on your Horse and Send me a Picture !!

Hello everybody,


Many of you follow my blog with great interest and think this is great, but what can I do ???

Well if you belong to those who always complain about not having enough time for their beloved horse, here is a proposal :-)

How about setting an example in your community ??
Hop on your horse instead of using your car..

GREEN Trailriding ?

Planning to go on the great adventure, again ?

Thinking about packing up a camp, saddling horses , pack stock, and heading into the backcountry ? Well think about it twice ! Restrictions for horse and rider on trail have multiplied over the years and opposite to this development less land is available for trail riding, due to America becoming subdivided and paved.

Songs for Eco-Crusaders

Hello Green Equestrians. I am delighted to be able to contribute to this blog. My sincere thanks to Patricia for inviting me to join this group of eco-crusaders.


Like you, I care deeply about the environment and protecting our planet and all of its creatures. And through my songs, I hope to inspire more people to go green in their daily lives.