What Is Horse Drag?

Summary. When a horse chronically drags its hind hooves from whatever cause, the toe of the hoof is quickly worn off. This results in a beveled, square and polished appearance to the front of the hoof wall. You may also see or hear the hind hooves being dragged as the Read more…

Why Was It Called A Horse Opera?

The name “horse opera” was also derived in part from the musical sequences frequently featured in these films and TV series, which depicted a cowboy singing to his horse on-screen. Why are old westerns called Oaters? oater (n.) “Western film” (featuring horse-riding cowboys and Indians), 1946, American English, from oat, Read more…

Can You Feed Haylage To A Horse?

While horses can be fed baleage, silage and haylage, we recommend horses be fed primarily dried hay. Transition to these feeds (or any new feedstuff) should be done gradually. Just like evaluating dried hay for mold and dust, baleage, silage and haylage should also be evaluated for mold. How much Read more…

What Do Nsaids Do In Horses?

Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are probably some of the most widely used drugs used in both human and equine medicine. They act to reduce pain by inhibiting the inflammatory pathways after injury. What are the benefits of NSAIDs? They’re often used to relieve symptoms of headaches, painful periods, sprains and Read more…