This formula is chosen for high performing equine athletes to help minimize inflammation and support the horse’s ability to manage oxidative stress and muscle breakdown. Recommended daily dosage for a 1,000 lb horse is 2 scoops, which is 2 servings. How much resveratrol is needed daily? Dosing. Resveratrol has most Read more…
Conditioning feeds are specifically formulated to promote weight gain and consequently have a higher digestible energy value than a typical cooling mix (12.5 – 13.0 MJ/Kg rather than 10MJ/Kg). What is the best feed to put condition on horses? Rice bran is an excellent product for improving body condition and Read more…
Do not rub or scrub the area as that can cause more damage, flush the area. Simple abrasions do not require vet attention, however you will want to cold hose to reduce swelling and pain, provide pain relief via vet-prescribed phenylbutazone, and keep the area treated with ointment to aid Read more…
A rasp pattern is like an old kitchen grater. An easy way to use it is left to right, straight across the hoof, but it’s also an easy way to get into trouble; for example, you can cut down the quarters this way. Some farriers rasp with one hand to Read more…
Horse chestnut lumber and wood is specifically prized for turning bowls or other storage pieces for fruit. The wood’s ability to absorb moisture helps keep stored fruit longer. Is horse chestnut good for carving? The wood from the European horse chestnut (shown above) is creamy white and can be used Read more…
Place your clothes horse either outside or in a sunny, open, space indoors. If you are drying your clothes indoors, try to avoid placing your clothes horse in a living area as the room can become humid and encourage mould spores. To avoid this, invest in a dehumidifier or open Read more…
Leaf blotch is an infection of the leaves of horse chestnuts by the fungus Phyllosticta paviae (syn. Guignardia aesculi), which causes irregular brown blotches, often with yellow margins. You’re most likely to see attacks in summer. Why are my chestnut leaves turning brown? Leaf blotch of horse chestnut is caused Read more…
First, cut back about two-thirds of the taproot and then repot the plant in a well-draining bonsai soil. In the next year, remove the first leaves to emerge but keep a piece of the stem attached to the plant. Pruning allows the branches to grow. After four years, the tree Read more…
Dry your chestnuts. If you have a food dehydrator, set it to a low end setting and leave on for 3+ days. If you don’t have a food dehydrator, set your oven to the absolute lowest setting you can find and dry chestnuts on a baking sheet in the oven Read more…
black skin. Chestnuts have dark brown eyes and black skin, and typically are some shade of red or reddish brown. The mane, tail, and legs may be lighter or darker than the body coat, but unlike the bay they are never truly black. Do chestnut horses have more sensitive skin? Read more…