Today, dog and pony show is often used to describe a political campaign event or a commercial promotional enterprise. When used as an adjective before a noun, the idiom is hyphenated as in dog-and-pony-show. Is it horse and pony show or dog and pony show? Dog and pony show was Read more…
The Whole Horse Exam™ (WHE) is a collection of skills (organized as a system) that any horse person should be able to perform on a horse. The WHE includes basic vital signs and other important skills, but also includes an assessment of the horse’s attitude and environment. What is a Read more…
2500 BC. The domestication of horses, and their use to pull vehicles, had begun in Britain by 2500 BC; by the time of the Roman conquest of Britain, British tribes could assemble armies which included thousands of chariots. Were horses native to the UK? Domestic horses and ponies are a Read more…
The FDA has approved KetoMed, the first generic ketoprofen for the alleviation of inflammation and pain associated with musculoskeletal disorders in horses. Musculoskeletal disorders are prevalent in aging horses and can cause pain, weakness, stiffness and decreased range of motion in the animals’ joints. What does ketoprofen good for? Ketoprofen Read more…
The cost of equine chiropractic manipulation ranges from $50 to $150 per session. Multiple sessions may be required to achieve results. The first session is generally more expensive as it involves an assessment. How long does it take to adjust a horse? In our experience, it can take horses anywhere Read more…
Answer: Cattle were important to till the land. Cows provided food items in the form of dairy products, horses were prayed for because they were an important mode of transport and were used in battles to pull chariots. Why are cows and horses considered important during the Vedic age? Various Read more…
Ans: Horses are mentioned in many prayers along with cattle and children (especially sons) in the Rigveda. Horses were yoked to chariots and used for battles for capturing cattle. Even there were yajanas like Ashvamedha performed with horses. What was the importance of horses during the Rigveda period? Rigveda has Read more…
Bacterial pneumonia in horses usually involves a streptococcal species, so empirical treatment usually targets this bacterium. Most streptococcal species will respond to penicillin, which must be administered intramuscularly or, with some formulations, intravenously. How do you treat pneumonia in a horse? Treatment. Treatment of mild to moderate cases of pneumonia Read more…
When the thermometer is inserted, fasten the alligator clip to tail hairs, thus securing it!) Normal body temperature is 37.5 – 38.5° C, but environmental factors can affect the readings by 0.5-1° C. Horses tend to have higher temperatures in warm weather. Exercise, stress or excitement will raise temperature as Read more…
An elevated body temperature, commonly called a fever, can be an early indication of viral or bacterial infection. One of the first things to do when you suspect your horse isn’t feeling well is take his temperature. What would cause a horse to have a fever? It can be an Read more…