Knabstrupper. The Knabstrupper is a unique breed and not very commonly seen. It is a warmblood type horse that originated in Denmark. Ranging from 14 – 16 hands or taller, the Knabstrup horse is most famous for its members having the leopard coat pattern. This results in a white horse Read more…
stirrup, either of a pair of light frames hung from the saddle attached to the back of an animal—usually a horse or pony. Stirrups are used to support a rider’s feet in riding and to aid in mounting. Why was the invention of the stirrup so important? The use of Read more…
Horse Halter: A tool that is made of leather or heavy nylon that encircles the horse’s head for restraint; it has a noseband, throat latch, and rings that can take a lead. What piece of equipment is used to encircle a horse’s head? The headstall is the portion of the Read more…
Adam Trailers has all-aluminum horse trailers that are either bumper pull or gooseneck designs. They also offer one steel gooseneck horse trailer model called the Bargaineer. What is the best horse trailer made? Best Horse Trailer Brands In the World Featherlite. Website: fthr.com. Sundowner. Website: sundownertrailer.com. Exiss. Website: exiss.com. Cimarron. Read more…
Evidence of Ulcer Rebound in Horses However, when treatment is stopped, ulcers are likely to form again. In one study, 90% of horses had a recurrence of ulcers after being taken off of the 4 mg/kg daily dose of omeprazole. Do ulcers come back in horses? For horses with gastric Read more…
The FDA (U.S. Food & Drug Administration) has approved this drug (Quest® oral gel) for use in horses and ponies, including breeding mares and stallions, and foals six months of age and older for treating multiple types of gastrointestinal (GI) parasites. Is moxidectin better than ivermectin? Based upon label claims, Read more…
According to Diamond K Goats, you should administer ivermectin at a dose of three times the horse amount. For example, if your goat weighs 100 pounds, adjust the paste wormer for 300 pounds. How much ivermectin paste do I give to my goats? The Ivomec dosage for goats is 1 Read more…
While many horse owners assume yawning is a signal of sleepiness or boredom, experts think that situational stress and social communication between horses is a more likely explanation. If your horse yawns occasionally, he’s probably only tired, a horse who yawns a lot is more likely to be experiencing stress. Read more…
Shoes also help horses distribute the extra weight of a rider and tack. But whether they really need shoes or not depends on terrain, what type of riding they’re doing, and where the horse is kept. The fact of the matter is: Every horse can be barefoot. Can you ride Read more…
The 7 Best Fly Sprays for Horses Ecovet Fly Repellent Horse Spray – Best Overall. Farnam Bronco Gold Equine Fly Horse Spray – Best Value. Farnam Repel-X Emulsifiable Horse Fly Spray – Premium Choice. Pyranha Wipe N’ Spray Fly Protection Horse Spray. Fiebing’s Flyspray. Absorbine UltraShield Fly Spray. What is Read more…