Hunter’s bump is a prominence of the tuber sacrale, a part of the hip bone that lies at the highest point of both sides of the horse’s croup. How do you fix a hunters bump on a horse? Stall-rest for several weeks is indicated to allow time for the ligaments Read more…
Black Horse Dream Meaning Seeing a black horse in your dream can mean there is a positive energy about to enter your life, although it may not be obvious at first. This energy can come into your life in a myriad of ways. It could be a new relationship, a Read more…
One of the benefits in owning a horse is you get a lot of fresh air and physical activity. Horseback riding is definitely one of the best forms of exercise. It improves your balance, coordination, flexibility, muscle tone, and overall core strength. It is also great cardiovascular exercise. What are Read more…
Each horse is different, so monitor your horse daily and if they start to look tucked up or if their winter coat isn’t coming through as much as it should then this would signal a good time to bring your horse inside.” Should I bring my horse in at night? Read more…
Chestnut horses. Chestnut horses have a red bodies, manes and tails. In the Western disciplines you’ll commonly hear chestnuts called “sorrel,” with the term “chestnut” being reserved for the darker brown-red coats. Chestnut horses may have white markings, but they do not have any black on their bodies. What color Read more…
According to Dr. Justin Harper of the Texas Specialty Veterinary Services in Boerne, Texas nearly 80% of horses that are diagnosed with Sweeney recover without having to have surgery. Can a horse recover from a shoulder injury? Mild cases should recover in 6 to 8 weeks. In cases of severe Read more…
Liposome-based diclofenac for the treatment of inflammation in an acute synovitis model in horses. How is synovitis treated in horses? Synovitis and OA of the middle carpal joint are common and are treated by intraarticular injection with hyaluronan, with or without triamcinolone acetonide. A horse with synovitis may be treated Read more…
Horses and ponies with EMS do not need large amounts of a concentrate feed but they still require a fully balanced diet to support health and well-being. Feeding a low intake, low calorie, protein, vitamin and mineral balancer is ideal. How do you feed an EMS horse? According to a Read more…
There are several treatments for tendon injuries but none is guaranteed to result in permanent soundness. Damaged tendon heals by producing irregularly arranged fibers. This repair is weaker than normal tendon and re-injury is common. How long do tendon injuries take to heal in horses? Horses are often out of Read more…
馬/马. The character for horse, 馬/马 ( mǎ), can also be used as a radical. What is a horse in the Chinese culture? Horses were amongst the most important animals in Ancient Chinese Culture and mythology. Horses have been present from the very beginning of Chinese culture, both on a Read more…