First place. First place is a blue ribbon, second place is a red ribbon, third place is a yellow ribbon, fourth place is a white ribbon, fifth place is a pink ribbon, and sixth place is a green ribbon. Large horse shows may even award ribbons through eighth place. Seventh Read more…
Ryegrass toxicity can be fatal. Ryegrass is not a toxic plant, it becomes toxic when the bacterium Rathayibacter toxicus enters the seed heads. The bacteria produces the poisonous chemical called corynetoxin. Once the contaminated ryegrass is ingested, it begins to affect the horse’s central nervous system. Can horses eat rye? Read more…
The protein and energy levels make HorseHage Ryegrass a great option for hunters, heavy horses, young stock, and breeding stock. It is also suitable for active horses in work and those who need a little more from their forage to improve weight and condition. Is rye grass OK for horses? Read more…
Brome hay is highly digestible with relative feed values (RFV) typically around 90-100 and a good balance of minerals. You can expect protein levels to be greater than 8%. This, combined with its superb palatability makes brome an excellent all around hay. Horses LOVE brome! What is the best grass Read more…
Leg straps should be loose enough to prevent chafing – but not hanging down low. Surcingles should be adjusted so that cross in the centre of the belly and allow a hand’s width between straps and belly. Rugs that are too big for a horse tend to create more problems Read more…
Whenever you desensitize your horse to an object, you’ll always use the Approach and Retreat Method. You build the horse’s confidence by approaching him with the object that scares him (in this case the blanket) and then retreating (taking the blanket away) when he stands still and relaxes. What can Read more…
Direct reining means you hold one rein in each hand. Your left-hand cues for a left turn and your right hand uses the right rein to cue for a right turn. As you progress in your riding skills, you’ll learn how to use the reins with more finesse, and to Read more…
A hematoma or seroma is the result of blood or serum “leaking” under the skin to form a mass. These are unsightly and often the horse will be tender to palpation of the region. By themselves these masses are of little concern and the body will work its magic and Read more…
There is no cure for Sallenders and Mallenders but it can be managed easily. Equiderma Skin Lotion will gently soften the waxy buildup in a couple of days and the scabs will start to drop off. Equiderma Skin Lotion will also help prevent and address any infections associated with this Read more…
Do horses have fur? While hair and fur are terms that are used interchangeably for some animals, you will never hear an equestrian refer to their horse’s coat as fur. A horse’s coat is known as hair, however, it is often referred to as simply their coat. Do horses have Read more…