Don’t add disinfectants like Savlon, Dettol or Jeyes fluid. What can I put on a horse wound? Large roll of gauze covered cotton wool roll or cotton wool. Sterile non-adherent wound dressings (e.g. Melolin® pads) Antiseptic solution, either Hibitane® or iodine scrub. Bandages e.g. Vetwrap®, Elastoplast®, gauze rolls. Can I Read more…
Cramps were located in calves (10/12), feet (4/12) and hands (4/12) more commonly. Zinc supplementation improved cramps in 10/12 patients, and in seven of these patients the cramps completely resolved. What vitamins should I take for charley horses? Step 1: Get plenty of vitamin D-3, magnesium, potassium, and calcium (get Read more…
Horseback riding is a popular form of outdoor recreation in Illinois. IDNR comprises 44% of the total miles of equestrian trails in the state (from the Illinois Recreation Facilities Inventory). Currently there are 46 IDNR sites that provide equestrian facilities. Is it legal to ride a horse in Illinois? Horse Read more…
Arm and leg of man and horse are examples of homologous organs. A homologous structure is an example of an organ or bone that appears in different animals, underlining anatomical commonalities demonstrating descent from a common ancestor. Are horse legs homologous? Characteristics that overlap both in form and genetically are Read more…
Evolution of Horses As a result, Hyracotherium had to shift to lands and hard grass. Hence, the molar teeth of these organisms became longer, stronger and sawlike to chew grass. Neck and snout became longer to keep an eye on the enemies. Legs became modified to assist fast running on Read more…
To be balanced, you need to have a correct riding position—you need to be sitting equally on both of your seat bones, centered in your body and strong in your middle part”. Thus, an unbalanced rider is not able to ride the horse in balance. Instead, the horse needs to Read more…
Horses can eat cow parsley because it is nutritious and assists in digestion. It is believed Cow parsley also aids the wound healing process and it has qualities similar to fennel. It is common at the base of hedges and around the edge of fields. What does parsley do for Read more…
Blue or purple spray is much loved by horse owners, and most will have a tin in their Horse First Aid Kit. However this is not an appropriate product to put on a wound, it is much too drying, and has limited active ingredients. Is purple spray good for horses? Read more…
How much cinnamon is safe for horses to consume? Recommended amounts of cinnamon will vary depending on the size of your horse, but between 2 grams for each 100 kilograms of body weight per day is recommended to support healthy digestion. How does cinnamon help horses? Cinnamon relaxes the digestive Read more…
Antibacterial antiseptic spray designed to soothe horses’ wounds instantly. Our purple spray for horses is a must-have for any horse first-aid kit. Containing a 100% natural blend of essential oils, it helps to soothe wounds, minor cuts and itchy skin conditions. What is purple spray used for? Purple spray or Read more…