Clean the bite site with soap and water. Do a cold press by placing an ice pack on the affected area for 10 minutes to ease the swelling. Raise the affected area (if possible) to try and manage the swelling. Try not to scratch the bite site, which could lead Read more…
Nylon halters with breakaway capabilities have either a leather crown piece or a tiny leather flap–a fuse of sorts–between the ring and the crown-piece buckle that will break under pressure. If the leather segment gets broken, replacements are available to return the halter to usefulness. Are break away halters safe? Read more…
80-1 odds. In a truly shocking upset, Rich Strike is the winner of the 2022 Kentucky Derby. Rich Strike closed at 80-1 odds, the longest odds among all 20 horses. This is the first Kentucky Derby win for the trainer Eric Reed and jockey Sonny Leon. This is the second-biggest Read more…
The clench is the end of the nail that is visible on the hoof wall. It is nipped off and turned over so that it acts as an anchor for the nail in the hoof wall. What is a clinch block? Diamond® Clinch Block is a hardened steel block encased Read more…
In primary cases, contracted heel is a result of unbalanced feet or overgrown hoofs. In secondary cases, contracted heels are caused by lameness and disuse of the limb leading to hoof atrophy. What are contracted feet caused by? Shoeing and/or incorrect trimming of unshod hooves, combined with unsuitable ground (too Read more…
Several rabies vaccines are available for horses; these appear to be both safe and effective in preventing rabies. Annual revaccination of adult horses is generally recommended. Your veterinarian can recommend aspecific vaccine and booster schedule based on current guidelines and status of horses to be vaccinated. How does rabies affect Read more…
A two year old horse can be trained to a bit. At what age do you introduce a bit to a horse? Properly prepared, a two-year-old should take the. “Bridles are introduced to our young stock as yearlings, because some of the breed organizations require you show them in hand Read more…
A single line of HTP fencing costs between $0.10 and $0.15 per foot. Non-Electric HTP is on the low end of the price scale, at $0.11 to $0.13 per line, per foot. Electric HTP fencing runs the full spectrum, at $0.10 to $0.15 per line, per foot. What is the Read more…
Animals with the pangaré trait are sometimes called “mealy” or “light-pointed”. The color of these lighter areas depends on the underlying color and ranges from off-white to light tan. This type of coloration is most often found in breeds such as the Fjord horse, Exmoor Pony, and Haflinger. Can two Read more…
The shot should be aimed in the middle of the forehead, but slightly higher than the position for cattle. Take two imaginary lines drawn from the middle of each eye to the base of the opposite ear; shoot the animal approximately 2cm above the point where they cross (Figure 9). Read more…