Oats are the grain which are highest in fibre and lowest in sugar and starch of all the cereal grains fed to horses, so they are least likely to cause insulin spikes and blood sugar fluctuations, as well as hindgut and/or behavioural issues. What is the best feed for insulin-resistant Read more…
The round pen, sometimes called a bullpen, is a round enclosure used for horse training. They range in diameter from a minimum of 30 feet (9.1 m) to a maximum of 100 feet (30 m), with most designs 50 to 60 feet (15 to 18 m) in diameter. What is Read more…
Prevents bacterial and fungal conditions in the hoof. Helps in treatment of sole and stone bruises, hoof rot, scratches, and dew poisoning. Treats calluses, split hooves, corns, quarter cracks, and hard, dry, tender, or contracted feet. When should you use hoof oil? Farriers’ Fix Hoof Oil is a therapeutic, topical Read more…
What can I do, as an owner, to treat Greasy Heel? Gently clean the affected areas, hair may be clipped. Soak the affected limbs for 10 minutes with water. Remove all scabs with a soft cloth (please note this can take several washing attempts) and please DO NOT cause bleeding Read more…
Suitable feeds for fizzy horses Research has shown that feeding alfalfa and sugar beet together increases the digestibility of the alfalfa so that the horse is able to obtain even more energy from it. What do you feed a fizzy horse? High Fibre Diet for Fizzy Horses Therefore, a high-fibre Read more…
If your horse has leg swelling accompanied by lameness, warmth in the leg or hoof, or an elevated body temperature, it’s time to call the veterinarian. This is more than simple stocking up. Swelling in a single leg is likely to signal a serious condition. What does it mean if Read more…
(It’s also important to know that you can’t touch your horse at any time in the show pen.) Before you get started on mastering these skills, outfit your horse in a flat halter and a stud chain. Run the chain through the left noseband ring and pass it under his Read more…
They do particularly well in cold climates, where they can usually remain outside for much of the winter. What horses do best in cold weather? The 5 Horse Breeds That Thrive in Cold Weather Yakut (Yakutian) Horse. Icelandic Horse. Bashkir Horse. Kabarda (Kabardin) Horse. Finn Horse. What’s the coldest temperature Read more…
The main benefit of long-reining over lunging is that you can work your horse in a straight line, plus you can long-rein in an arena or around tracks or fields. It’s a great way to introduce a young horse to new things and a nice way to add variety to Read more…
Phenylbutazone Side Effects Horses: The most-common side effects include ulceration of the mouth and GI tract. Less-common side effects include renal damage, bleeding disorders, and protein loss. Injection site reactions can occur if blood leaks back at the injection site. What is the main adverse effect of phenylbutazone? The most Read more…