The Pivo Pod Silver is twice as fast (4 seconds/rotation) as the Red model, so it’s definitely the best option for horse riders. What is the difference between the red and silver Pivo? What’s the difference between the Pivo Pod and Pivo Pod Silver? One of our most frequently asked Read more…
Brown rice, sure! It’s just another grain that can be used to mix the horse’s diet up. White rice, however, is bleached of nutrition and boils down to empty calories for the horse. Is rice a good feed for horses? For growing horses, it is safe to feed to a Read more…
Horses love treats and snacks, as well as grass and hay. But make sure you don’t overdo it. What are horses Favorite Things? Apples and carrots are traditional favorites. You can safely offer your horse raisins, grapes, bananas, strawberries, cantaloupe or other melons, celery, pumpkin, and snow peas. What do Read more…
Chewing on objects is typically self-medication for the horse. Chewing, or self-medicating, is most likely due to discomfort – stemming from physical and/or mental stress from lack of forage. What does it mean when a horse nibbles? Typically, a horse bites someone as a sign of aggression. However, in some Read more…
Call your farrier to see when he or she can reattach the shoe. If it’s not going to be for a while, you can turn your horse out again. If it’s muddy or the ground is fairly soft, you can turn him out without wrapping the hoof. But if the Read more…
Horses must eat 1.5 to 3 pounds of dried or wilted maple leaves per 1,000 pounds of bodyweight to become sick. Fresh maple leaves aren’t toxic. Dried maple leaves can remain toxic for four weeks, but they aren’t generally believed to retain toxicity the following spring. What is the most Read more…
Acorns are toxic to horses, and when consumed in large enough quantities they can cause problems ranging from diarrhea to colic to kidney failure. Acorns are not, however, as toxic as some plants, and many horses seem to have no reaction to them, even after eating large quantities. What do Read more…
Horses are extremely sensitive to black walnut shavings or sawdust, and though researchers aren’t sure of the exact mechanism that links cause and effect, there’s no question a connection exists. Once bedded with black walnut byproducts, horses begin to shows signs of laminitis in as little as 10-12 hours. What Read more…
It grows brownish-red pine cones about four or five inches in length and long, thick pine needles. There are many varieties and subspecies of blackjack pines, but many are referred to as Ponderosa pines. However, they are all toxic to horses. What trees can horses be around? Below is a Read more…
Maple and red maple shavings are toxic to horses and should not be used. Black Cherry shavings can cause slightly more mild reactions, but is toxic if eaten. Do not use this kind of shavings either. What shavings are safe for horses? Opt for the kiln-dried shavings Pine shavings or Read more…